A committed public servant with a focus on community well-being, creative problem-solving and inclusive leadership, Jeana Nichols, MPA has more than eight years of nonprofit experience in early childhood and family services, community health and higher education. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills in nonprofit management, grant writing and policy analysis.
In her current role, Nichols has helped secure federal and state grants to enhance early childhood education and health services in underserved rural communities. Her work also involves streamlining governance policies, planning community outreach events, leading health advisory committees and fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, parent volunteers and community agencies.
Nichols earned a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Washington University. Her previous positions include community health educator at a regional hospital in Spokane, WA; a clinical community health dental hygienist; an allied health science adjunct instructor at higher education institutions; and assistant risk reduction specialist at Western Washington University.
