Tamara Boynton Howard
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Program Chair
- Email: t.boyntonhoward@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: (425) 564-3510
- Office Location: T208
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
Jorja Gunderson
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Program Manager
- Email: jorja.gunderson@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: (425) 564-2348
- Office Location: T208
Biography:
Jorja Gunderson, M.Ed. (she/her/hers pronouns) is the Health Promotion & Education BAS Program Manager. She has worked in different facets of education for about 25 years after graduating from Boston College with a Master of Education degree. Her favorite way to start the day is drinking coffee with her partner, especially the lattes he makes …more about Jorja Gunderson
Jennifer Boyce
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member
Biography:
Jennifer is an Indigenous mother and activist from the Oglala Lakota, Garinfuna, Mayan and Arawak tribes. She is also a public health professional, with a Bachelor’s Degree and Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis. Jennifer specializes in social and emotional health and trauma-informed care. She has worked to …more about Jennifer Boyce
Peter Hanson-Maier
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member
Biography:
Professor Hanson-Maier (he/him/his) is a spatial epidemiologist with nearly a decade of experience in public health, specializing in injury and violence prevention, mental health, chronic disease, environmental health, and the built environment. In his current role, he focuses on developing mapping and geospatial data products to support various public health initiatives and collaborates with community leaders …more about Peter Hanson-Maier
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
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
Peter Prescott
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member
- Email: peter.prescott@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: (425) 564-2032
- Office Hours: G250
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
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
Justin Taft
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member
Biography:
For 14 years, Justin Taft dedicated his career to creating thriving community spaces by owning and operating cafes in the vibrant Seattle area. In 2022, he obtained his Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Promotion and Education from Bellevue College, showcasing his commitment to personal and community well-being. After selling his last café, the Hangar …more about Justin Taft
Tony Vo
Health Promotion and Education, BAS Faculty Member
- Email: T.Vo@bellevuecollege.edu
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
Last Updated July 24, 2025