Valtas Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendra Mirasol as CEO of VitalTalk
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VitalTalk’s vision is that every seriously ill patient will be surrounded by clinicians who can skillfully discuss what matters most and match care to values. They teach communication skills to empower both individuals and institutions.

​The organization’s evidence-based training methods include intensive role-play with actors, and clinicians rapidly learn how to communicate effectively and compassionately in a safe environment. Typical training participants include doctors, social and hospice workers, chaplains and other healthcare professionals.

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Marianne M. Jones has joined our consulting team. 
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​Marianne Jones brings over 25 years of leadership experience as a senior executive in mission-driven organizations, including leading social justice and advocacy efforts for women and girls, expanding Boston-based medical housing programs with leading corporations and healthcare institutions, establishing innovative foundation and grantmaking programs, and serving as Board member and chair of arts organizations. 

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Amy Burton has joined our consulting team. 

​Amy brings over 20 years of executive search, recruiting, and human resource experience in a range of early and mature stage organizations, including nonprofit, philanthropic, high tech, and biotech.

​Amy enjoys recruiting leaders and subject matter experts that make transformative contributions to clients’ organizations.  She is curious by nature, a serial networker, and a lifetime learner. 

After a thorough and inclusive search for a new CEO that yielded a diverse field of very strong candidates, it was recently announced that Alyssa Macy will be the new CEO of Washington Environmental Council and Washington Conservation Voters.
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Alyssa brings a strong professional background in political action, social justice, and tribal leadership, grounded in a deep, personal connection to our land, our water, and the communities they sustain.

​Alyssa comes from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, where she served as Chief Operations Officer for the tribal government. As COO she was responsible for managing a $35-million budget, and led strategic planning, communications, legislative policy, and fundraising efforts. 

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Touré McCluskey has joined our consulting team. 
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Touré McCluskey is an accomplished senior executive with broad-based experience in leading strategic planning, new product development, and business operations. 

​Touré has held a variety of leadership roles in organizations ranging from early stage start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. He recently founded OkCopay a highly acclaimed digital health company and as Chief Executive led the company from idea through rapid growth and exit.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Deeann Burtch Puffert as the Chief Executive Officer of Child Care Aware of Washington.

She will lead the non-profit organization, in concert with its six regional partners, as it expands its services and advocacy for families throughout Washington and its commitment to preparing children for success in school and in life. 

​Deeann spent her entire professional career working on behalf of children, youth, families and providers in the not-for-profit sector. 

It was recently announced that Teri Mayo, LMT has joined Pushing Boundaries as their Executive Director.

​She has owned rehabilitative practices for twenty-five years as a massage therapist including a medical massage clinic that employed over 18 therapists and staff at its peak. After a recent several year foray into health care administration with Swedish Medical Group and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Teri is happy to be back in the world of rehabilitative services.