Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Shawna Crume Fish has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Shawna most recently worked as the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange since May 2019. Prior to that, they served as a Contract Web & Graphic Designer at the Visiting Nurses Foundation and Assured Home Health & Hospice Foundation from July 2017 to December 2019.
Shawna also worked as a Communications Consultant for DSHS/Behavioral Health Administration at the State of Washington from January 2018 to May 2019. Shawna held the role of Communications & Events Manager at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County from July 2016 to January 2018.
Shawna has experience in the nonprofit sector, having served as the Community Relations Director & Interim Executive Director at Pope's Kids Place from December 2014 to May 2016. Shawna also worked in the casino industry as the Marketing Coordinator of Events, Promotions & Entertainment at Lucky Eagle Casino from April 2012 to December 2014.
In addition, Shawna had their own business as the owner and designer of HomeFrameDesign.com from August 2011 to August 2013. Before that, they worked as the Store Manager and Arts Coordinator at Book N Brush from November 2008 to August 2011. Overall, Shawna has a strong background in communications, marketing, design, and event management across various industries.
Shawna Crume Fish has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Fine and Studio Arts from the University of Oregon. Shawna then pursued a Master in the Art of Teaching degree from Kaplan University, specializing in Education, from 2009 to 2012. Later, from 2014 to 2017, Shawna attended Gonzaga University and earned a Master of Arts degree in Communication and Leadership Studies.
Washington Health Benefit Exchange
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The Washington Health Benefit Exchange was created in state statute in 2011 as a public-private partnership. The Exchange is responsible for the operation of Washington Healthplanfinder, an easily accessible, online marketplace for individuals and families to find, compare and enroll in Qualified Health Plans, Qualified Dental Plans and Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Equity is fundamental to the mission of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. The process of advancing toward equity and becoming anti-racist is disruptive and demands vigilance to dismantle deeply entrenched systems of privilege and oppression. While systemic racism is a root cause of many societal inequities, we must also use an intersectional approach to address all forms of bias and oppression, which interact with and often exacerbate racial inequities. To be successful, we must recognize the socioeconomic drivers of health and focus on people and places where needs are greatest. As we listen to community, we must hold ourselves accountable to responding to recommendations to remedy inequitable policies, systems, or practices within the Exchange’s area of influence. Our goal is that all Washingtonians have full and equal access to opportunities, power and resources to achieve their full potential.