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Tamara Boynton Howard

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Program Chair

Biography:

Tamara Boynton Howard, MPH is a health educator with a focus on goal setting, building relationships and comprehensive plus sex education. Her goal is to make healthy relationships the norm. Her education background includes a BA in psychology and MPH in community health education. She has taught in the community and public schools for over …more about Tamara Boynton Howard


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Jorja Gunderson

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Program Manager


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Tony Vo

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member

Biography:

Tony currently instructs in the Health Promotion and Education, BAS program and teaches community health service-learning, practicum prep, and practicum in health promotion. He was also formerly the Program Manager for Health & Wellness and was previously the academic advisor for Health Sciences students. Prior to his work at Bellevue College he was the White …more about Tony Vo


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Zach Snyder

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member

Biography:

Zach Snyder is Director of Government Affairs for Regence BlueShield. In this capacity, he leads legislative advocacy efforts for Regence by working closely with lawmakers to shape health policy at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. Prior to working for Regence, Zach held a variety of policy and political roles that include, leading health policy campaigns for …more about Zach Snyder


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Peter Prescott

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member

Biography:

Peter Prescott teaches in the Health and Physical Education, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Health Promotion and Education BAS and Allied Health programs and has been at Bellevue College for over 20 years.  He is the primary guide for all Outdoor Recreation Leadership Adventures and seemingly countless Wellness Center adventures. Peter received his undergraduate degree from the …more about Peter Prescott


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Rachel Lowe

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member

Biography:

Rachel Lowe teaches in Health and Physical Education, Health Promotion and Education BAS, and leads the Yoga Instructor Certificate Program.  She joined Bellevue College in 2005 and has taught in the fitness industry since 1997. At the University of Arizona, Rachel received her Bachelor of Science, Masters of Public Policy, and graduate work in the Public Health Certificate Program. She …more about Rachel Lowe


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Laurell Kaiser

Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member

Biography:

Laurell Kaiser joins Bellevue College to teach Worksite Wellness Management. Laurell has over 10 years of experience in the development and delivery of wellness programs that educate, engage, and activate health. She has worked with employee populations in a variety of industries including a well-known coffee corporation, aerospace manufacturing, and city governments. Laurell holds a Master of Public …more about Laurell Kaiser


Last Updated December 16, 2022