Midwifery Advisory Committee

The Midwifery Advisory Committee's mandate is to protect the public's health and safety, and to promote the welfare of the state by regulating the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction. The committee accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance.

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Committee Information

Committee Overview

The Midwifery Advisory Committee is a diverse group comprising physicians, midwives, and a public member. Additional experts in childbirth may join as needed.

Financial Support

Committee-related subsistence and lodging expenses are provided for official engagements.

Responsibilities

The committee advises the secretary on critical matters such as continuing education, reexaminations, and peer reviews.

Meeting Schedule

Regular meetings, about three times annually, are historically scheduled for June, September, and December.

Application Process

For those interested in joining, visit our website and select “Application – Secretary Appointed.” Specify your interest in the Midwife Advisory Committee on the application.

Committee Members

Name and term expiration date of members

Member	Term Expires
Steven Maynard, obstetrician	March 31, 2027
Katelyn Yoder, physician	September 17, 2028
Laura MacPherson, certified nurse midwife, vice-chairperson	July 30, 2028
Camila Hellmeister, midwife	February 28, 2029
Katherine Sauerlender, midwife, chairperson	March 31, 2027
Rachael Cook, midwife	March 31, 2027
Robin Vazquez, public member	November 30, 2024

Committee Meetings

Kindly note that meeting details are subject to change. Your attendance and active engagement are highly encouraged.

Date and Location	Activity	Documents
March 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. In-person Attendees Washington State Department of Health, 111 Israel Rd. S.E., Room 139, Tumwater, WA 98501 Virtual Attendees Join the meeting Meeting ID: 278 561 603 419 Passcode: aX23B2Wh Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,128788453# United States, Olympia Find a local number Phone conference ID: 128 788 453#	Regular meeting
July 16, 2025 at 10 a.m. In-person Attendees Washington State Department of Health, 111 Israel Rd. S.E., Room 153, Tumwater, WA 98501 Virtual Attendees Join the meeting Meeting ID: 256 119 102 234 Passcode: ii7RG6P4 Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,369670404# United States, Olympia Find a local number Phone conference ID: 369 670 404#	Regular meeting
November 12, 2025 at 10 a.m. In-person Attendees Washington State Department of Health, 111 Israel Rd. S.E., Room 153, Tumwater, WA 98501 Virtual Attendees Join the meeting Meeting ID: 278 643 723 554 Passcode: 4n5nr9KT Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,42779526# United States, Olympia Find a local number Phone conference ID: 427 795 26#	Regular meeting

Meeting Minutes