Center for Chronic Illness

Zoë W.

Admin

(4.8)

Hi! I am an MSW student at the University of Washington School of Social Work. My passion lies in increasing the accessibility to mental health resources for marginalized groups and underserved populations. I current work with a telehealth dementia care company, and intern with the Center for Chronic Illness.

Kate W.

Admin

(4.9)

Hi! I am a first year Masters of Social Work (MSW) intern studying at the University of Washington. I am passionate about the intersection of mental health and living with chronic conditions. I am a California native but have lived all over, including other countries! In my free time you can find me gardening, reading on my kindle or drinking too much coffee.

Natalie H.

Coordinator

(4.9)

Hello! I am the group facilitator for Teens Living with Chronic Ilnness, and Parenting Chronic Illness Support Groups with CCI.

Jenna T.

Coordinator

(5.0)

Hi everyone! My name is Jenna. I am a therapist based in southern California and specialize in working with food allergies and allergic diseases. I have personal experience with anaphylactic food allergies and chronic illness myself and feel honored to be facilitating a group for tweens with EoE on the third Monday of each month, starting August 18th!

Kristin W.

Admin

(5.0)

I’m a Master of Social Work student at the University of Washington and facilitate CCI’s Teens Living with Chronic Illness, Parenting Chronic Illness, and Living with Chronic Pain Support Groups. I’m passionate about health equity, patient advocacy, and person-centered care, with interests in chronic illness, disability, caregiver support, grief and loss, and medical social work. Guided by empathy, dignity, and social justice, I hope to create supportive spaces where people feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered.

Gigi Z.

Admin

(3.0)

Gigi Zarzuela is a Master of Social Work student at the University of Washington and an intern at the Center for Chronic Illness. After more than 15 years in public education, she is excited to bring her experience supporting individuals and communities to CCI. She believes in the healing power of presence and community and is honored to contribute to a place where people feel connected and less alone.