Introducing our New Public Affairs Manager

Today we are overjoyed to announce our new Northwest Health Foundation staff member: Felicita Monteblanco.

Felicita will start at Northwest Health Foundation on August 24. As public affairs manager, Felicita will support advocacy campaigns to change public policy, often in partnership and at the direction of community-based organizations. She will also manage government relations and lead NWHF’s communications, among other responsibilities.

Most recently, Felicita was the policy and advocacy officer for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, which serves Washington and Yamhill Counties and is the largest federally qualified health center in the state. Prior to Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, she worked at Vision Action Network, building a network of connected nonprofits and philanthropic leaders throughout Washington County.

Felicita was elected to the board of directors for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District in 2017.
(Read this blog we wrote a couple years ago about Felicita and her friend and fellow elected official Erika Lopez.)

Felicita hosts quarterly gatherings for Latinx leaders in Washington County to connect around social justice issues. She was recognized for her service to the community with the American Association of University Women “Breaking Barriers” award in 2019.

In her free time, Felicita loves to dance, travel and canvass for candidates she believes in. 

Please join us in welcoming Felicita to our team!