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
September 11, 2024 \| Time: 10 a.m. In-person Attendees Labor & Industries 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, Room S130 Virtual Attendees Microsoft Teams meeting Join the meeting Meeting ID: 237 063 342 14 Passcode: DDFY9N Or call in (audio only): +1 564-999-2000,,373264067# (United States, Olympia)	Regular meeting	Agenda (PDF)
December 11, 2024 \| Time: 10 a.m. In-person Attendees Labor & Industries 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, Room S130 Virtual Attendees Join the meeting Meeting ID: 244 617 625 504 Passcode: KKhbU6 Or call in (audio only): +1 564-999-2000,,351874941# (United States, Olympia)	Regular meeting

Meeting Minutes