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, vice-chairperson	March 31, 2027
Katelyn Yoder, physician	September 17, 2028
Laura MacPherson, certified nurse midwife	July 30, 2028
Camila Hellmeister, midwife	February 28, 2029
Katherine Sauerlender, midwife	March 31, 2027
Rachael Cook, midwife, chairperson	March 31, 2027
Taylor Mallory, public member	November 31, 2029

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 11, 2026 \| Time: 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: 263 393 255 899 94 Passcode: r7D6F52z Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000, 702478159# United States, Olympia Find a local number Phone conference ID: 702 478 159#	Regular meeting
July 1, 2026 \| Time: 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 now Meeting ID: 233 259 969 495 17 Passcode: BB2fa7ib Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,820967440# United States, Olympia Find a local number Phone conference ID: 820 967 440#
November 18, 2026 \| Time: 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 now Meeting ID: 272 035 332 467 31 Passcode: 6HE28EE3 Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000, 657767959# United States, Olympia Find a local number Phone conference ID: 657 767 959#

Meeting Minutes