Systems and Innovation Committee

The Systems and Innovation Committee provides guidance and recommendations for the implementation and improvement of system-wide work as it relates to the core-functions and requirements of public health modernization. The committee also focuses on the dissemination of best practices and guidelines for incorporating the foundational capabilities in programmatic work (i.e. health equity, health communications, and quality improvement).

Potential areas of work to be addressed by the committee:

• Foundational capabilities
• Annual expenditure collection and reporting
• Data systems and interoperability
• Triennial review
• Committee guidelines for coordination
• Accreditation alignment

This committee meets on the third Monday of every month from 2pm - 3:30pm.

Systems and Innovation Charter

Committee Membership

Co-Chairs:
Jessica Dale, Klamath
Katie Plumb, Crook

Membership:
April Holland, Benton
Marco Enciso, Clackamas
Jill Quackenbush, Clatsop
Julie Hamilton, CLEHS Rep
Katie Plumb, Crook
Stephanie O’Neal, Crook
Sarah Zia, Douglas
Vanessa Becker, Douglas
Laura Lui, Jackson
Amber Roche, Lane
Florence Pourtal, Lincoln
Shane Sanderson, Linn
Rebecca Chavez, Marion
Kari Wilhite, Polk
Alex Coleman, Washington
Erin Jolly, Washington
Bill Michielsen, Yamhill

State Public Health Division Lead:
Andrew Epstein

- Last updated 9/23/25 -