Committee hears reappointments to Washington State Women’s Commission

The committee heard two separate confirmation testimonies for appointments to the Washington State Women’s Commission. The first nominee (transcript self-identification: Bridal Mccappade) described previous service on the commission, work focused on survivors of gender-based violence, and leadership roles at Legal Voice and the YWCA; she said she would continue co-chairing a safety committee and advance civil legal protections for survivors if reappointed.

The second nominee (transcript self-identification: Kana Daniels) introduced herself as founder and health-care administrator of Children’s Nursing Services and described a home-based model of skilled nursing and point-of-care testing aimed at identifying prenatal and postpartum risks earlier. Daniels said her public-service roles at the Washington State Board of Nursing and the King County Board of Health informed her approach and that she would bring that experience to the commission if confirmed.

Neither appointment received a committee vote on Feb. 16; the chair and members indicated both nominations will be scheduled for a committee vote next week.