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Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB)

Oregon's Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) is a committee of the Oregon Health Policy Board (OHPB) focused on public health Oregon Revised Statutes: Chapter 431. It serves as an advisory body to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the OHPB to guide public health policy and priorities across the state, helping to ensure recommendations are grounded in community need and equitable practices. The PHAB provides recommendations on policy matters related to public health programs, provides a review of statewide public health issues, and participates in public health policy development. PHAB is a critical voice within Oregon's health system, connecting diverse perspectives from across local health agencies, community organizations, academic partners, tribal representation, and health equity experts.

Meeting Information

Contact Us

Sara Beaudrault
publichealth.policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov
971-645-5766

PHAB Members

PHAB has 21 members, with 18 member that are governor appointed. Members represent different parts of Oregon's public health system including local public health administrators, community-based organizations, tribal representatives, healthcare partners (CCO/non-CCO), academic partners, health equity and metrics experts, and a member-at-large. This structure supports broad collaboration with partners in public health. Read the PHAB member bios.

  
  
  
Ana GonzalezCBO Representative, Urban12/31/2027
Dean SidelingerState Health Officer, Ex Officio
Dianna HansenCBO Representative, Rural12/31/2027
Florence PourtalLocal Public Health Administrator12/31/2029
Heather KaisnerLocal Public Health Administrator12/31/2028
Jackie LeungPublic Health Services Provider Representative, Incoming Chair12/31/2025
Jenny WithycombeEducation Representative12/31/2027
Kelly GonzalesHealth Equity Expert12/31/2027
Marie Boman-DavisLocal Health Officials Representative12/31/2026
Mary EngravCCO Representative12/31/2028
Miranda WilliamsTribal Health Representative12/31/2029
Naomi Adeline-BiggsPublic Health Director, Ex Officio, Non-Voting
Nicolas PowersHealth Care Representative, Not a CCO12/31/2025
Robin CanadayLocal Public Health Director12/31/2028
Ryan PettewayPopulation Health Metrics Expert12/31/2025
Sarah PresentLocal Health Officer, Chair12/31/2028
Tameka Brazile MilesState Employee12/31/2028
Todd NobleLocal Public Health Administrator12/31/2029
VacantAt-Large Member
Veronica IrvinPublic Health Expert in Academia, Past Chair

Reference Materials

Meetings

Advisory Board

Incentives and Funding Subcommittee

PHAB Prioritization Workgroup

Charter and Bylaws Workgroup

Public Health Equity Framework Workgroup

Archived Minutes

View archived PHAB meetings from 2010 - 2025