Dr. Beth Harvey is a pediatrician who grew up in Olympia.  She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical School in their combined BA/MD program and then did her residency and chief residency at the University of Utah/Primary Children’s. She has been in practice at South Sound Pediatrics since finishing her training and joined the practice that cared for her as a child. She is a past president of the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is Vice President of the Board of the Washington Vaccine Association and is on the Board of the Seattle Children’s Care Network and is a consultant on the Vaccine Advisory Committee.  She has a keen interest in integrated behavioral health, partnering with community experts on primary prevention and mitigating the impacts of trauma and social determinants of health.  She loves connecting kids to nature and promoting literacy by sharing with families to the joy of snuggling and reading books together.  

Her goal on the Board of Health is to listen well, partner, and represent the local medical community and the diverse needs of families and children in our County.

In January 2025, Beth was chosen to serve as Chair of the Board of Health. 

Carolina is a dedicated resident of Thurston County where she has resided with her spouse and two children for over a decade. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Pre-Law minor from Christian Brothers University in 2013, before making a permanent move to the Pacific Northwest to further her education. Carolina is committed to volunteering and advocating for diverse and underserved communities in her new home. She has remained an active member of the Kiwanis organization and is dedicated to promoting community engagement. 

In 2021, Carolina was elected to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners. In 2022, she was chosen to serve as Chair, and she held the position through 2023. Recently, she was chosen as Vice Chair for the Board of Health, where she actively works to promote the health and well-being of her constituents.

A lifelong resident of Thurston and Mason counties, Rachel Grant brings over a decade of public service leadership to her role as Thurston County Commissioner and new Board of Health member. Rachel has built her career on a strong foundation in behavioral health policy, finance, operations, and workforce investments, with a commitment to strengthening the systems that support those facing mental health and substance use challenges. Her extensive experience includes senior roles at the Health Care Authority and the Department of Social and Health Services, where she served as Budget Chief and Statewide Business Operations Administrator.

As the former Behavioral Health Workforce Investments Manager for King County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, Rachel led a team dedicated to enhancing the behavioral health workforce through strategic, evidence-based investments. She is a certified project manager, holds a Green Belt in Lean, and is certified in continuous improvement, equipping her to deliver impactful, efficient public service programs and leadership.

Tye has lived in Thurston County for more than a decade with his wife, a kindergarten teacher, and two children. In 1993, Tye graduated with honors from Harvard College, with a degree in Government. In 1997, he graduated from law school at the University of California at Berkeley. During his time in law school, Tye taught himself Spanish, spent a summer studying language in Morelia, Mexico, and spent one semester studying law, in Spanish, at the University of Chile in Santiago. In 2023, Tye served as the Vice Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, and Chair of the Board of Health. 

Emily is a combat veteran, a nonprofit leader, and a proud union member through her work with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). She is a dedicated advocate for youth and families in Thurston County and is the co-founder and Executive Director of CARE, an organization serving formerly incarcerated youth. Emily believes that it's time to move beyond punishment and towards a system that prioritizes restorative justice and reintegration.

In 2023, Emily was elected to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners, additionally she is a member of the Board of Health, where she actively works to promote the health and well-being of her constituents.

Wayne was born and raised in Tenino, Washington where he happily resides with his family and many lifelong friends. From 2012 – 2015, Wayne served on the Tenino City Council, before being elected to Mayor of City in 2015. Wayne served as Mayor from 2015 – 2023. As Mayor he was responsible for major city improvement projects including investments and improvements into the city’s park, quarry pool and road systems. 

In 2023, Wayne was elected to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners. In 2023, he was chosen to serve as Vice-Chair, and he continues to hold this position as of 2024. Additionally, he serves on the Thurston County Board of Heath and serves as the County Commissions member of the Economic Development Council, where he actively works to promote the economic well-being of his district and constituents.

Clark Gilman joined the Thurston County Board of Health in January 2025 as the City of Olympia Representative. Clark Gilman was appointed by the City Council to fill vacant Position #4 in January 2016. In November 2017, Gilman was then elected to serve a four-year term. He was re-elected in November 2021 to another full term. He currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem.

Gilman is a servant leader. He believes one of the most important responsibilities of City Council is to support the good ideas and good work of City employees. Another responsibility is listening carefully to the City’s advisory boards and commissions and supporting their work. It is extremely important to him to make space for more community voices to be heard at City Hall. His service is driven by pride in the City of Olympia and the fervent belief that we should always ask for more for the many.  

Lynn has lived, worked, and raised a family in Thurston County since 1985. As a Registered Nurse (RN), her professional career spans more than 3 decades, and has included acute care, home health and hospice, and school health.  She currently serves as the Senior Director of Health Services and Integrated Student Supports at Capital Area Educational Service District #113, in Tumwater, Washington, where she has worked since 2003.  Her practice is grounded in the belief that providing quality service for children and families must include an intentional focus on equity in both the health and education arenas.

As a strong advocate for helping students succeed academically by mitigating nonacademic barriers to success, she strives to develop and administer effective programming in both school health and dropout prevention, intervention, and re-engagement programming arenas. In 2023, Lynn Nelson became a member on the Board of Health. Lynn's extensive background as an RN and her contributions to the education system aide her in representing community stakeholders. 

In addition to her lived experience as an active consumer of our U.S. healthcare system services, Tanzania Zenzali-Marshall has vigorously worked in public health for about 10 years with special emphasis on Community Health, Workforce Development, and Mental & Behavioral Health. Currently working as the Program Manager of the Public Health Equity department at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, she is excited to create and contribute to local health initiatives through policy and research that will add value and betterment to the greater community.

Heidi Knadel is a licensed mental health clinician and interested in learning more about the indicators and causes of behavioral health challenges in our communities. Heidi has a wealth of experience in mental health crisis support and high intesity care. With a goal to improve the health and safety of youth and families in Thurston County through cross sector collaboration, Heidi makes a great additional to the expanded Board of Health. 

Perla comes to the Board of Health with over 10 years of expertise as an emergency medical nurse. In this role she demonstrated outstanding leadership in various community initiatives. Newton believes her lens of identifying with historically marginalized and underrepresented communities will help bring voices to the table that normally do not have one. Perla believes the stronger a community is, the better it can provide public health services.

Ray Peters was born and raised in Washington State. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Whitworth University. After graduation Ray was a College Associate Professor and basketball coach for 19 years. Ray was inducted into the Saint Martin’s University Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a coach. He returned to Squaxin Island Tribe to serve as the Deputy Executive Director then promoted to the Executive Director for ten years. He currently serves as the Intergovernmental Affairs/Council Liaison for the tribe for the past 8 years. Ray serves on many boards and committees for the Squaxin Island Tribe, including the Thurston County Board of Health.