Administration

Norma L. Hernández, Executive Director

Norma has been with The Health Center since February 2021, having eighteen years of organizational and business management. She previously served in an executive position in the community development finance industry, leading credit unions that provided services for the under-served and under-banked community.

Suzanne Knapp, Business Manager

Suzanne grew up in Walla Walla and received her BA in Liberal Arts from Evergreen State University. She has had a career in banking, finance, operational efficiency, and project management. She handles the day-to-day operational and technological needs of the organization as it grows to support even more Walla Walla Public School students.

Jenny Maxon, RN, Manager of Clinic Operations & Medical Provider

Jenny provides primary medical care at Lincoln High and Pioneer Middle School. She was formally a medical volunteer at The Health Center in January of 2020 and became the Manager of Clinic Operations in 2021. She is a Registered Nurse with many years of experience working with youths.

Karene Gonzalez, Operations Assistant

Karene joined our team in 2021 as a Care Coordinator and currently assists with Marketing and Operations. She has deep roots in the Walla Walla community and has been actively involved with the local public schools in various roles. Before joining our team, Karene worked in the marketing industry for many years and also gained valuable experience as a Care Coordinator at the Counseling Center at Whitman College.