The Northwest International Health Action Coalition is a Seattle-based association whose aim is to create awareness of major factors that affect the health of populations worldwide and to improve health and well-being globally.

We propose:
1) To promote international health activities by networking in the local, regional and global arenas;
2) To build collaborative interests with other organizations (such as the International Health Section of APHA) and individuals concerning International Health
3) To educate the public and policy makers regarding local and international health issues and
4) To change policy in public and private sector to enhance global health and health care and improve public health infrastructure.

Steering Committee Co-Chairs:
Dr. Mary Anne Mercer
Dr. Beth Rivin

Steering Committee Members:
Susan Thompson, MPH
Deanne Boisvert, MPH
Dr. Marisa D'Angeli
Amineh Ayyad

For additional information, please contact:
Mary Ann Mercer at mamercer@u.washington.edu
Beth Rivin at brivin@u.washington.edu or
Amineh Ayyad at amina@u.washington.edu