Kelli Nomura | Chief Executive Officer
Kelli Nomura is the Chief Executive Officer of International Community Health Services. Prior to her appointment in 2022, she served as an ICHS board member for over ten years in multiple roles. With an emphasis on strategic planning, Kelli has chaired committees and workgroups such as ICHS' Community Relations and Advocacy committee and been the co-chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. Prior to joining ICHS as CEO, Kelli served as the Director of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division of King County’s Department of Community and Human Services. She was dedicated to ensuring access to high-quality behavioral health services for low-income people of all ages in King County. Kelli was responsible for mental health and substance use disorder prevention, intervention and treatment services with a focus on recovery as well as the management of the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency behavioral health sales tax revenues. Under her leadership, King County assumed the role of managing and coordinating the King County Integrated Care Network of Providers, enhancing consumer choice for behavioral health services countywide, and taking on direct responsibility for serving as the Administrative Service Organization for the region responsible for the coordination of the County’s crisis response services and access to care. Prior to joining King County in 2016, Kelli worked for over 30 years in clinical and leadership roles within the behavioral health provider network. Kelli holds a Masters in Business Administration and a B.S. in Psychology, both from the University of Washington.
Jeffrey Gibbs | Chief Health Officer
Jeffrey Gibbs, MD, MHA, has been serving as the Chief Health Officer at ICHS since December 2024. Prior to this role, he spent nearly eight years as the Quality Improvement Medical Director at Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Before transitioning to full-time medical leadership, Dr. Gibbs dedicated two decades to practicing cardiology. Throughout his career, he has been deeply committed to ensuring that every patient receives care that is both compassionate and of the highest quality. He is passionate about fostering an environment where excellence in care is prioritized, consistently advocating for and establishing elevated standards to deliver exceptional and empathetic health care for all. Dr. Gibbs earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, followed by an internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota. He later returned to the Medical College of Wisconsin to complete his cardiology fellowship. He is board-certified in internal medicine and continues to uphold this certification. In 2014, Dr. Gibbs further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree from the University of Washington.
Samantha Lee-Chiu | Chief Dental Officer
Samantha Lee-Chiu, DDS has served as ICHS’ chief dental officer since April 2020 after first joining ICHS as the Bellevue Clinic assistant dental director in 2018. Prior to that, she was with Neighborcare Health for 14 years as a practitioner performing comprehensive dentistry, diagnosing, preventative, restorative, periodontics, endodontic and prosthodontics. Dr. Lee-Chiu received her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2001 from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. Her BS in zoology was also with the University of Washington.
Hermes Shahbazian | Chief Financial Officer
Hermes Shahbazian brings more than 30 years of health care financial management experience to his role at ICHS, with emphasis in leadership, strategic planning, operational management and team building. He has a master’s in public administration/finance from Seattle University and a bachelor of science in business administration/accounting from California State University, Los Angeles.
Jade East | Chief Operations Officer
Jade East has over 15 years of experience in health care operations within Federally Qualified Health Centers on the West Coast. As a relational leader, he has collaborated with teams to enhance operational efficiencies, foster growth, and support organizational development. His passion for community health stems from the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including board members, clinicians, community leaders, and staff—all united in the mission to enhance community health and wellbeing. Throughout his career, Jade has excelled in driving organizational change and fostering innovation. Whether implementing new technologies, launching innovative programs, or expanding services to underserved populations, he works closely with both internal and external partners to adapt to an ever evolving health care landscape and work toward positive transformation. Jade holds an MBA from George Washington University and is currently pursuing a PhD at Gonzaga University.
Nam-Phuong Hong | Chief Information Officer
Nam-Phuong Hong brings two decades of expertise at the intersection of healthcare and information technology. Born and raised in the Greater Seattle area, Nam-Phuong is an alumna of the University of Washington, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a specialized focus on clinical leadership and management. While being an ER Nurse, Nam-Phuong aspired to impact patient care on a broader scale. Seizing an unexpected opportunity, she transitioned into the realm of electronic medical record (EMR) implementations, marking the commencement of a dynamic career that has spanned two decades. Throughout her tenure in clinical information technology, Nam-Phuong has held consulting roles in a large international EMR firm, as well as leadership roles in both informatics and inpatient application domains in large acute care organizations. Her efforts to enhance healthcare through IT solutions have played a part in contributing to improving patient care and safety. Beyond her professional pursuits, Nam-Phuong enjoys experimenting with culinary creations in her kitchen, maintaining an active lifestyle through exercise, and exploring sun-soaked destinations. Her passion for leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes, coupled with her passion to help the underserved, exemplifies her commitment to excellence for ICHS.
Melissa Johnson | ICHS Foundation Executive Director
Melissa Johnson serves as Executive Director of the ICHS Foundation. She has over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, focused on advancing health access for all. She has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for underserved communities through mission-driven fundraising, advocacy, and building strategic partnerships. As Deputy Executive Director at Project Access Northwest, she led efforts to expand access to specialty healthcare for low-income and uninsured patients. During her tenure as Executive Director of Bellevue College Foundation, she guided a period of significant growth, quadrupling revenue and expanding scholarship support. Melissa holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University and is known for her collaborative style, strategic vision, and deep commitment to community well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband, three children, granddaughter, cats, and a dog — all of whom inspire her commitment to community and opportunity and make her smile.
ICHS and the ICHS Foundation are led by dedicated community members who serve on its Board of Directors
ICHS Board of Directors
Gildas Cheung | Chair
John Foz | Vice Chair
Chengzhen Dai | Vice Chair
Catherine Johnson | Secretary
Mariam Abarientos | Treasurer
Patricia (Trish) Bustos
Tessa Chu
Marvin Eng
Amanda Kimura
Cris Krisologo
Wilma Lam
Hiroshi Nakano
Fatima Noble
ICHS Foundation Board of Directors
Jenny Shin | President
Matt Hopkins | Vice President
Hannah Wong | Vice President
Raj Sidhu | Secretary
Louis Barbero | Treasurer
Camille Biggens
John Foz
Kelli Nomura
Arigin Sakda
Leeching Tran
Betty Wong
Charles Wu
