Speaker: Jen Griego and Kelly Snow
Public Health Professionals discuss the challenges experienced in 2025 with regards changing recommendations at the federal level, vaccine distribution, and access in Kitsap. We will share how Washington State has responded to these changes and the Kitsap Public Health District’s activities at the local level. Learn how policies affect vaccine access in your local area and how to find reputable sources to combat misinformation.
Bio:
Jen is a registered nurse working in General Communicable Disease, Immunizations, and Tuberculosis programs. She has enjoyed almost a decade of public service to the Kitsap Community. Previously, Jen worked in the Maternal Child Health division and developed Mama Moves Kitsap, which is a community intervention to improve resilience to post-partum mood and anxiety disorders for new parents in the community. In 2023, she was an honoree of Leadership Kitsap’s 20 under 40 award for dynamic leaders in our small slice of western Washington. In her career, Jen hopes to continue to support the overall health of the community with her nursing practice, support of peers with evidence-based education, and improve healthcare systems with public health innovations.
Kelly is a Medical Assistant working alongside Jen in the General Communicable Disease and Immunizations programs. She also has the pleasure of supporting clinics in the Olympic Region (Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam Counties) through her work in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) programs. For nearly a decade, Kelly has been a staunch supporter of reducing barriers to healthcare and improving communication between patients, families, and caregivers. Meaningful work at assisted living facilities, including Bailey-Boushay-House, and busy primary-care clinics in Kitsap have given her the ability to have a deeper understanding of navigating access issues within our community. Kelly’s education includes a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, with an emphasis in graphic design, from Cornish College of the Arts, and a Master’s in Public Health from Eastern Washington University. She is a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps on Bainbridge Island and a Certified Wilderness First Responder.
Kelly is a Medical Assistant working alongside Jen in the General Communicable Disease and Immunizations programs. She also has the pleasure of supporting clinics in the Olympic Region (Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam Counties) through her work in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) programs. For nearly a decade, Kelly has been a staunch supporter of reducing barriers to healthcare and improving communication between patients, families, and caregivers. Meaningful work at assisted living facilities, including Bailey-Boushay-House, and busy primary-care clinics in Kitsap have given her the ability to have a deeper understanding of navigating access issues within our community. Kelly’s education includes a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, with an emphasis in graphic design, from Cornish College of the Arts, and a Master’s in Public Health from Eastern Washington University. She is a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps on Bainbridge Island and a Certified Wilderness First Responder.