Office of Communications and Government Affairs

What We Do

The Office of Communications is responsible for all internal and external communications for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services. This includes media relations, government relations and web services.

After hours media team duty schedule

 

Media Relations         
Internal Communications
Adolfo Capestany
Senior Director
(360) 878-1240
 
Norah West
Assistant Director
Primary area: Economic Services Administration
(360) 489-5587
 
Cynthia Shipley
Media Relations Manager 
Primary area: Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration, including DSHS’ 24/7 facilities.
(564) 200-3442
 
Jessica Nelson
Media Relations Manager
Primary area: Home and Community Living Administration, including the Developmental Disabilities Community Services Division.
(360) 764-6197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dean Pertner
Internal Communications Manager
Primary areas: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 
(564) 201-0033