Candidate for
Director; Marin Healthcare District

Proven Leadership ~ Community Commitment ~ Kathleen Russell

I bring more than 14 years of public policy, community outreach, government relations and public affairs expertise at the national, state and local levels. I have extensive first-hand experience working on mental health, family planning, children's health, Native American health, HIV/AIDS & STDs, substance abuse and end-of-life care issues. I have dedicated my career and my life to ensuring healthcare access for Native communities and working with local communities for racial, social, environmental and economic justice.

• Promoted Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to Native communities across the U.S. for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

• Conducted Psychiatric Research at University of Michigan Hospital

• Developed Strategic Communications Plan for Washington State Department of Health

• Crafted National Awareness Campaign for National Native American AIDS Prevention Center in Oakland

• Worked as Emergency Group Home Counselor for emotionally disturbed youth at Youth Homes, Contra Costa County

• Helped Launch "Wellness/Sobriety Movement" in remote Alaska Native villages

• Women's Health & Family Planning Specialist for Planned Parenthood

• Worked with CDC, Indian Health Service & Navajo Nation Division of Health on syphilis education & prevention campaign

• Worked with PhD Art Therapist at Marymount Hospital, Outpatient Mental Health Program

• Helped Seattle's Country Dr. Community Health Clinic better serve low-income patients

• Graduate of 2005 Class of Emerge California: Women Leaders for a Democratic Future http://www.emergeca.org

• Raised funds statewide for campaign to pass Assembly Bill 651, the California Compassionate Choices Act

• Founded Community Organization fighting hate crimes against Montana's Jewish & LGBT communities

• Fought for & secured sweeping changes to improve the way U.C. Berkeley handles sexual harassment complaints on campus

Memberships

San Rafael Chamber of Commerce DFA-Marin Emerge California Equality California

I ask for your vote for the Marin Healthcare District Board!