Throughout the pandemic, the state of Washington has utilized effective public-private partnerships in an effort to vaccinate all Washingtonians. Join us for this special conversation with Dan Laster, director of the COVID-19 Vaccine Command and Coordination System (VACCS) Center in Washington, who is working to help the state distribute vaccines in a safe, fast and equitable way. During this call, Dan will give us an update on vaccination efforts and invite our network to help problem-solve around gaps they are seeing in rural communities of color, individuals with lower incomes and young adult populations. Although this conversation is state-specific, any funder throughout the region is welcome to participate.

Speakers

Dan Laster, WA State Department of Health

Dan Laster has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. For the past 10 years, he has been Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer for PATH, one of the world’s leading innovative global health non-profit organizations. In his role at PATH, he has played a key role in developing many key relationships that have led to long-term solutions.