Staff & Board
Julie Knott
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Board Chair | Dave Windom
Julie Knott is the Executive Director of Mason Matters, where she leads local efforts focused on improving health and wellbeing across the community. Her work is shaped by a life path marked by resilience, hard work, and a strong connection to people who are often overlooked.
Julie worked her way through college and after completing her de
Julie Knott is the Executive Director of Mason Matters, where she leads local efforts focused on improving health and wellbeing across the community. Her work is shaped by a life path marked by resilience, hard work, and a strong connection to people who are often overlooked.
Julie worked her way through college and after completing her degree, she went on to found a rural affordable housing project and direct a residential summer camp for teenage girls.
Today, Julie brings that same drive to a county-wide wellbeing transformation, hosting community events and building partnerships that support healthier lives for all of Mason County. julie@healthymasonmatters.org
Board Chair | Dave Windom
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Board Chair | Dave Windom
David Windom serves as Board President for Mason Matters and is the Director of Mason County Public Health. He brings more than 25 years of private-sector experience and 27 years of National Guard service, including two tours in Iraq.
Windom began his public health career in environmental health in Okanogan County and later became administ
David Windom serves as Board President for Mason Matters and is the Director of Mason County Public Health. He brings more than 25 years of private-sector experience and 27 years of National Guard service, including two tours in Iraq.
Windom began his public health career in environmental health in Okanogan County and later became administrator of the Northeast Tri-County Health District in Colville after earning a master’s degree in health science. His academic work focused on barriers to in-school childhood obesity interventions, reflecting his long-standing interest in prevention and community health.
Board Member | Eric Moll
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Eric Moll serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Mason Health, where he has worked since 2004. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington, an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is a certified publ
Eric Moll serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Mason Health, where he has worked since 2004. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington, an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is a certified public accountant.
Moll has been recognized for his leadership and impact on rural healthcare, including receiving the 2019 Innovation in Rural Medicine Health Care Champion Award. He brings extensive experience from state and regional healthcare leadership roles and is committed to strengthening healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Board Member | Winfried Danke
Winfried Danke serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership, strategy, and community collaboration. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Mason Health, overseeing clinic operations and hospital services. Danke’s career spans nonprofit leadership, regional health networ
Winfried Danke serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership, strategy, and community collaboration. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Mason Health, overseeing clinic operations and hospital services. Danke’s career spans nonprofit leadership, regional health networks, and large health systems, with a consistent focus on improving access, strengthening partnerships, and advancing population health. He is known for a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to community wellbeing.
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Dr. Mark Schlauderaff serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is an internist in Shelton, Washington, affiliated with Mason Health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and has more than 20 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Schlauderaff specializes in internal medicine with a focus on chro
Dr. Mark Schlauderaff serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is an internist in Shelton, Washington, affiliated with Mason Health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and has more than 20 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Schlauderaff specializes in internal medicine with a focus on chronic disease management, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, and hypertension, and is committed to improving long-term health outcomes in the local community.
Board Member | Sandy Robertson
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Sandra Roberts serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is a commissioner with Mason County Public Hospital District 2. She brings experience in healthcare governance and a strong commitment to community-focused decision-making.
Roberts supports collaborative efforts that strengthen rural healthcare access, ensure responsible ste
Sandra Roberts serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is a commissioner with Mason County Public Hospital District 2. She brings experience in healthcare governance and a strong commitment to community-focused decision-making.
Roberts supports collaborative efforts that strengthen rural healthcare access, ensure responsible stewardship, and improve health outcomes for residents across Mason County.
Board Member | Patty Stone
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Board Member | Claudia Suastegui
Patty Stone serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is a commissioner with Mason County Public Hospital District 2. She brings a strong understanding of rural healthcare governance and community needs, with a focus on access, accountability, and long-term system sustainability.
Stone is committed to supporting collaborative, com
Patty Stone serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is a commissioner with Mason County Public Hospital District 2. She brings a strong understanding of rural healthcare governance and community needs, with a focus on access, accountability, and long-term system sustainability.
Stone is committed to supporting collaborative, community-driven approaches that strengthen local healthcare services and improve health outcomes across Mason County.
Board Member | Claudia Suastegui
Board Member | Mark Schlauderhoff
Board Member | Claudia Suastegui
Claudia Suastegui serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is the Director of the Shelton Family YMCA. She brings more than 20 years of experience with the YMCA, with a strong focus on youth development, community connection, and relationship building.
Prior to coming to Shelton, Suastegui worked with the Treasure Valley Family Y
Claudia Suastegui serves on the Mason Matters Board of Directors and is the Director of the Shelton Family YMCA. She brings more than 20 years of experience with the YMCA, with a strong focus on youth development, community connection, and relationship building.
Prior to coming to Shelton, Suastegui worked with the Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Idaho, where she held multiple leadership roles and helped open the Caldwell Branch. She is a graduate of Boise State University and began her career as a social worker connecting migrant families with essential services. An immigrant and U.S. citizen since 1995, Suastegui is committed to building inclusive, supportive communities and is proud to call Shelton home.
Our history
Mason Matters is a non-profit community capacity-building and community mobilization that is dedicated to improving the health status of Mason County residents.
Mason County Health Planning Council, which became known as Mason Matters, was initiated in 1991 as an informal group of citizens and providers concerned about health-related issues in Mason County. The Council delt with specific health issues over the years such as dental and medical care and determined in 1995 to formalize the organization with the support of Mason County Department of Health Services and Mason General Hospital.
In July 1997, the Health Department completed the county health assessment “Mason County 1997 Health Profile”. At the same time council membership was being expanded to represent the diverse citizens of Mason County more completely. In January 1998, the council began working on a vision and a name for the project. In February 1998, the group initiated an intensive review and open discussion of the health assessment and by March the vision statement was finalized, and the project officially became Mason Matters-Creating a Healthy Future.
In May 1998, during a day-long work retreat, members of Mason Matters identified Domestic Violence and Teen Pregnancy Prevention as the Tier One issues to be addressed.
At that time, Mason Matters structure included a Board of Directors and an Executive Director who managed the Mason Matters day-to-day activities and health improvement projects.
Mason County Public Health and Human Services (MCPH), Public Hospital Districts #1 and #2 provided on-going financial investment to support Mason Matters over the years. Additionally, applications for local, state and federal grants and grant awards helped support the various community initiatives and projects.
Between 2017-2019 Mason Matters structure changed and resulted in the community development of the Mason County Health Coalition (MCHC) which includes community coalition members, a coalition executive committee, public health, community workgroups, and community projects with Mason Matters continuing in oversight of capacity building, mobilization and the fiscal arm of the organization.
Our history
Blue Zones Activate Mason County brought together local leaders, organizations, and residents to focus on long-term health and well-being by improving how people live, move, eat, and connect. The initiative centered on practical, policy-driven work—strengthening local food systems, improving parks and walkable spaces, supporting community gardens, and helping create places that make healthy choices easier every day. Over two years, this effort helped build momentum around projects like the Catalyst Park Demonstration Garden, downtown walkability improvements, and partnerships with organizations such as Mason Health and the Salmon Center.
As the Blue Zones Activate project concluded, the work didn’t stop—it transitioned. That momentum now continues through Mason Matters, which carries these efforts forward under local leadership. Mason Matters builds on the foundation created by Blue Zones, focusing on food access, community spaces, and partnerships that support a healthier, more connected Mason County for the long term.
