Our Team

Barbe West leads SWACH in its ongoing collaborative efforts to improve health and health equity in Southwest Washington.

Barbe’s experience includes nine years as executive director of the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington. The non-profit Free Clinic provides and facilitates access to free, compassionate, quality health care for children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services.

Prior to her role with the Free Clinic, Barbe was the executive director of Community Choices and president of the Northwest Region for Kaiser Permanente. Barbe has a B.A. in Sociology from San Diego State University and a M.B.A. from National University. Contact Barbe

After earning a degree from the University of Puget Sound, Molly served in the US Army for four years as a registered dietitian. Realizing her passion for prevention, she completed her Master’s in Public Health from Portland State University.

Prior to joining SWACH, Molly was the Director of Community Health for Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

In this role, Molly partnered with organizations across the region to improve health and equity through policy and systems change. She enjoys biking and hiking with her family and likes to take advantage of the amazing local food and beer scene. Contact Molly

Eric McNair Scott is Director of Community-Clinical Linkages at the Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) where he oversees the regional HealthConnect Hub – a neutral, non-profit entity and connective infrastructure that helps communities organize and share information for community-based care coordination activities.

Prior to working for SWACH, Eric implemented health education and care coordination programs for high-risk patients at a federally qualified health center.

Eric has worked in systems change and equity-focused health and education projects for three decades, domestically and internationally. He holds an MA in International and Intercultural Management from the School for International Training, with a concentration in Sustainable Development. Contact Eric

Jim Jensen has worked as a chemical dependency counselor, community educator, trainer, and clinical supervisor in the field of addictions since 2006.

As an instructor of Clark College’s Addiction Counselor Education Department since 2009, Jim teaches a variety of classes, including Theories of Counseling, Introduction to Counseling Family Members, Law and Ethics in Addiction Counseling, Adolescent Addiction, and Psychopharmacology.

Jim was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 2001 to 2006. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oregon State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. Contact Jim

Nichole Peppers Webster joined SWACH HealthConnect Network after previously working for YWCA Clark County as the Director SafeChoice domestic violence programs. Committed to equity and anti-violence practices, she has served as a member of racial equity assessment and planning committees since 2015.

Nichole holds a graduate degree in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University. She completed her thesis work with Center for Trauma Support Services, and has taught course work at Oregon State Penitentiary. Nichole obtained her bachelor degree in Public Affairs from Washington State University.

Nichole and her family love being outside. You can find them on any weekend hiking or gardening. Nichole is a PTSA member, a volunteer at Hough Elementary school in her daughter’s class, and a Leadership Clark County member Class of 2021. Contact Nichole

Brandi has been part of the Vancouver, Washington community for more than two decades. As a natural community advocate, Brandi brings her passion for community service to her various roles. She’s co-lead of the Healthy Living Collaborative’s Rose Village Community Health Worker (CHW) team, a member of the HLC Policy Committee, and an education community health advocate at McLoughlin Middle School.

Brandi also serves as a volunteer resource coordinator for a program serving teens in the Rose Village neighborhood. She also co-founded a grassroots organization that brings attention to local issues and injustices through rallies and other actions. Brandi is most proud of her oldest son, who recently graduated high school, and her other two children for becoming kind, hardworking, and resilient young adults who’ve overcome challenges including homelessness and food insecurity. Contact Brandi

Dominique is a natural community advocate and longtime member of the Vancouver, Washington community who works to impact change and elevate community voice. She currently serves as co-lead for the Healthy Living Collaborative (HLC) Rose Village Community Health Worker (CHW) team.

Dominique also works as an education community health advocate at McLoughlin Middle School, helping identify and reduce barriers to attendance. As a founding member of the Community Health Advocates and Peer Support Network of Southwest Washington (CHAPS), she also serves on the HLC Policy Committee and the Behavioral Health Advisory Board for the Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH). Dominique earned her bachelor’s in social work from Eastern Washington University. She enjoys spending time with her family, being in nature, and practicing photography. Contact Dominique