About Us

Genevieve Pagalilauan, MD ’00, Res. ’03, Chief Res. ’04
President

Blair B. Washington, MHA, MD ’02
Immediate Past President

Scott R. Stuart, MD ’01, Res. ’04, Chief Res. ’05
Secondary Past President

Genevieve Pagalilauan, M.D. ’00, Res. ’03, Chief Res. ’04
President 

Blair B. Washington, MHA, M.D. ’02
Immediate Past President
UW degree: MPH ’97, MD ’02 Seattle WWAMI
Job Title: Director, Content Development at MCG Health & Associate Clinical Professor of Ob/Gyn at the University of Washington
Specialty: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I joined the University of Washington School of Medicine Alumni Leadership Council in support of its commitment to our students, community, and fellow alumni. It is one way I can give back to the institution that has played such an important role in my professional journey.

Scott R. Stuart, M.D. ’01, Res. ’04, Chief Res. ’05
Secondary Past President
UW degree: MD ’01 Seattle WWAMI, Res. ’04 Internal Medicine, Chief Res. ’05
Job Title: Chief Medical and Quality Officer at EvergreenHealth Monroe
Specialty: Internal medicine
Research or other professional interests: Public hospital management
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: Love the UWSOM

Steven J. Anderson, M.D. ’80, Res. ’83, Chief Res. ’84
UW degree: MD ’80 Seattle WWAMI; Res ’83 pediatrics; Chief Res. ‘84
Job Title: Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics (retired)
Specialty: Sports medicine/pediatric sports medicine
Research or other professional interests: Medical education; teaching; safety policies for youth sport
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: A chance to enhance connection between the medical alumni, the SOM, the community, and each other

Dave Bond, DPT ’16
UW degree: DPT ’16 physical therapy
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), persistent pain, acute care PT
Research or other professional interests: Persistent pain, PT/mobility/function across the lifespan, tactical athletes / emergency responders
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I chose to join the UWSOM ALC for the same reason I chose UW for my DPT education: I value being an active part of our community of students, faculty, and alumni.

My appreciation for the UW SOM Alumni Association began as a student participant in the inaugural UW DPT Alumni Networking Event, and I have enjoyed participating in each event since, including virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have also enjoyed interacting with UW Student PTs as a clinical instructor and serving as a clinical reviewer for applications to the UW PT Program. Fostering a strong connection to my alma mater by sharing time with new generations of Physical Therapy students and maintaining relationships with graduates and faculty has been extremely rewarding.

When Professor Emeritus Patti Matsuda recommended me for the ALC, I jumped at the opportunity. I am excited to join such a talented and generous group of Council Members to continue serving this community. I also look forward to reconnecting with old UW SOM friends and making new ones through this service. I hope to see many of you at an event this year!

Angela J. Chien, M.D. ’95
UW degree: MD ’95 Pullman WWAMI
Job Title: MD
Specialty: OB/GYN
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: Started as a class rep in 2000 when I returned after residency. Interested in keeping the alumni association going and improving engagement and pride in UWSOM

Joseph (Jay) Delaney, M.D. ’74, Res. ’78
UW degree: MD ’74 Seattle WWAMI
Job Title: Retired Physician
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I was invited to join the Alumni Leadership Council by a former President of the Council whom I greatly respected.  This allowed me to give back to the
School of Medicine which allowed me to pursue a lifelong dream of being a physician. I am also a big fan of maintaining relationships developed during my lifetime with former friends and colleagues as a way to remember and enjoy the past while pursuing the future.

Patricia A. Matsuda, B.S. ’82, Ph.D. ’10
UW degree: BS ’82 physical therapy, PhD ‘10 Rehab Science
Job Title: Associate Professor Emeritus
Specialty: Neurorehabilitation/Geriatrics
Research or other professional interests: Falls and Fall Prevention, working on an Annual Mobility Assessment for aging adults
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: Opportunity to represent my profession and degree, to give back to the SoM and work with amazing people!

Michelle Y. Oh, M.D. ’94
UW degree: MD ’94 Seattle WWAMI, Res. ‘99 radiology, Fel. ‘00 nuclear medicine
Job Title: Radiologist
Specialty: Radiology
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: To be involved with UW SOM and stay connected

Jannelle Fukuji, PA ’11
UW degree: PA-C ’11 Alaska MEDEX Northwest
Job Title: Physician Assistant and Clinical Coordinator at MEDEX Tacoma Campus
Specialty: Allergy/Asthma
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I chose to join the Alumni Leadership Council because, as a MEDEX alumna, educator, clinical coordinator, and chair of the MEDEX Alumni Committee, connecting with the broader School of Medicine alumni community felt like a natural extension of my work. I see firsthand how engaged alumni enrich clinical education and student learning through mentorship, shared experience, and collaboration. The council offers an opportunity to strengthen those connections, bring the PA and MEDEX perspective to the conversation, and learn from colleagues in other disciplines. It’s also a meaningful way to give back to the community that shaped my career as a PA by helping alumni stay connected and involved while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Denny Goulet, MD ’13
UW degree: MD ’13 Spokane WWAMI
Job Title: Chair of OB/GYN, Optum-Everett
Specialty: OB/GYN
Research or other professional interests: Health policy, Full scope OB/GYN care
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: To help encourage engagement of my classmates and younger alumni

Alex Farnand, MD ’13
UW degree: MD ’13 Seattle WWAMI
Job Title: Section Chief, General/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery, Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Specialty: General Surgery
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I chose to join the Alumni Leadership Council because I wanted to stay connected to UWSOM, despite being based in Chicago, and to also have a venue to potentially help the alumni association where possible. It has been rewarding to be a part of the council, and I am so glad to have the opportunity to serve in this way!

Peter Esselman, BS ’75, DPT ’79, MD ’86, Res. ’87, Res. ’90
UW degree: BS ’73, MPT ’79 physical therapy, MD ’86 Seattle WWAMI, Res. ‘90 physical medicine and rehabilitation
Job Title: Professor
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research or other professional interests: I have research interests in the rehabilitation of individuals after traumatic injuries, including burn injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: The Leadership Council supports the connection of our School of Medicine alumni representing a diversity of health professions and specialties.

Catherine Kouchakji, PhD, MPH, BSOT ’86
UW degree: BS ’85 occupational therapy, 2010 Post-doc
Job Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison Oncology, WWAMI Region
Research or other professional interests: Precision Medicine/Genomics
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I believe that the UWSOM shaped my love of learning and evidence-based research many years ago. It also provided me an outlet to serve the WWAMI region and marginalized communities. I want to support others in that mission. I want to help develop the next generation of leaders.

Julianne Howard, PA-C ‘18
UW degree: PA-C ’18 Seattle MEDEX Northwest
Job Title: PA
Specialty: Breast Surgery
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: To stay connected to UW and give back to my community and current students in a meaningful way.

Alan Smith, BS ‘76, MD ‘80, Res. ’83
UW degree: BS ‘76, MD ‘89 Seattle WWAMI, Res. ’80 internal medicine
Job Title: Retired GI practitioner and clinical associate professor
Specialty: GI
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I feel the UWSOM is where I will choose to give time and energy. It is important to me and faces many challenges. I was nudged by my friend and classmate Steve Anderson to look into this group.

Carl W. Wigren, M.D. ’01, Res. ’05
UW degree: MD ’01, Seattle WWAMI
Job Title: CEO of Wigren Forensic PLLC and Wigren Medical Corp
Specialty: Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology
Why I joined the alumni leadership council: I joined the Alumni Leadership Council to stay connected to the UW School of Medicine, give back to the institution that shaped me as a physician, and bring the perspective of a practicing physician to its alumni community.

Hugh Foy, M.D., Res. ’83, Fel. ’84
Emeritus