Hospital Development Specialists
Scott Wunsch
Director, Hospital Development
Service Area: Eastern Washington & North Idaho
At LifeCenter Northwest since: April 15, 2005
Personal Statement: I am inspired by being able to help save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Emily Corrigan
Hospital Development Specialist
Service Area: Western Washington
At LifeCenter Northwest since: July 15, 2008
Personal Statement: Seeing full circle the powerful impact of organ and tissue donation inspires me.
Julie Hertl, MSW
Hospital Development Specialist
Service Area: Seattle
At LifeCenter Northwest since: January 5, 2005
Personal Statement: The strength, resilience, and stories of the people I work with inspire me every day.
Rachel Houck
Hospital Development Manager
Service Area: Western Washington
At LifeCenter Northwest since: August 22, 2011
Personal Statement: It is a rare opportunity to go to work and help something good come from tragedy. I am honored to be part of a team who provides a small ray of light to our donor families during their darkest days. I am constantly inspired by the generosity and courage of our donor families.
Kara Preas Huertas
Hospital Development Specialist
Service Area: Seattle
At LifeCenter Northwest since: September 29, 2003
Personal Statement: I am deeply touched by the generosity of spirit shown by families who have experienced the unimaginable and profound loss of their loved one, as well as the dedication and compassion of the hospital staff I am so lucky to work with who provide exceptional care to every patient and family day in and day out.
Alicia Klein
Hospital Development Specialist
Service Area: Western Washington, South Sound
At LifeCenter Northwest since: September 12, 2011
Personal Statement: It is an honor to be part of this amazing opportunity, providing a light to a family at one of their darkest moments!
Chris Mauldin
Hospital Development Specialist
Service Area: Montana
At LifeCenter Northwest since: December 17, 2007
Personal Statement: I am grateful to be a part of helping to preserve the legacy of those who wish to give life to another though organ and tissue donation.
Tera Soholt
Hospital Development Clinical Specialist
Service Area: Western Washington, South Sound
At LifeCenter Northwest since: August 16, 2010
Personal Statement: I love knowing that every day I go to work, I have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
Sandi Stroot
Hospital Development Manager
Service Area: Montana & Alaska
At LifeCenter Northwest since: January 1, 1997
Personal Statement: I am inspired by helping hospital staff have an active role in saving lives through organ donation and seeing them take pride in their success in the donation process.
Rhonda Wilks
Hospital Development Specialist
Service Area: Central Washington
At LifeCenter Northwest since: July 15, 2008
Personal Statement: It’s an honor to be included in a process which provides the precious gift of life to recipients, and the equally precious gift of hope to donor families.





