Office of Communications and Government Affairs

The Office of Communications and Government Affairs helps DSHS communicate clearly, connect with the people we serve and advance the department’s priorities. Our teams provide expertise in public relations, visual communications, constituent relations, strategic planning and web services. Together, we support effective communication and engagement with employees, clients, partners and communities across Washington.

After hours media team duty schedule

Media RelationsInternal Communications
 
Michael Marchand
Senior Director
michael.marchand@dshs.wa.gov
564-263-0857
 
Norah West
Assistant Director
Primary area: Economic Services Administration
360-489-5587
 
Cynthia Shipley
Media Relations Manager
Primary area: Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration
564-200-3442
 
Jessica Nelson
Media Relations Manager
Primary areas: Home and Community Living Administration and the Developmental Disabilities Administration
360-764-6197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dean Pertner
Internal Communications Manager
Primary area: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
360-902-7739