SOUTH PUGET SOUND — We are pleased to share that three new members have joined our South Puget Sound Community Mission Board. We thank them for their service.
David Iyall 
David Iyall is a Nisqually tribal member who received his MBA from Washington State University and his undergraduate degree in Urban Studies from the University of Washington.
He has served on the Nisqually Tribal council as treasurer for 5 years and is currently the Tribal Administrator. Previously, he was the projects coordinator, helping to develop the community of Nisqually. He oversaw the construction of the Administration Building, Community Services, Head Start and the Health Clinic.
David is married with four children and seven grandchildren. He and his wife are passionate about hiking and harvesting native plants for traditional medicines.
His life-long commitment to the area makes him a perfect fit for the South Puget Sound Community Mission Board. He works hard, with professionalism and drive to be the best in every project he takes part in.
Teri Moser Woo, PhD 
Dr. Teri Moser Woo brings more than 30 years of nursing experience and educational leadership to the Providence Southwest Washington Community Mission Board. She graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University with a BSN in 1984, MSN in 1989 and a post-masters Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certificate in 1993. She earned her PhD in Nursing at University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing in 2008. Dr. Woo was named a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in 2009.
Dr. Woo comes to Providence Southwest Washington Community Mission Board as the Director of Nursing at Saint Martin’s University where she grew the Nursing program from a small RN to BSN program to the largest major on campus with traditional four-year BSN and LPN to BSN programs, graduating 65 new nurses a year to fill positions in the South Puget Sound region. While at Saint Martin’s Dr. Woo received a $1.4 million 4-year Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nursing Workforce Diversity grant to provide scholarships and academic support for diverse nursing students. During her tenure at SMU Dr. Woo was also integral to raising more than $5 million to fund student scholarships and renovation of Old Main Hall space into the Betti Nursing Education Center. Prior to her leadership at SMU, Dr. Woo was a Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Programs at Pacific Lutheran University. While at PLU Dr. Woo worked with the faculty to develop a Doctor of Nursing Practice program and was awarded $1.75 million in HRSA nursing education grants, used to provide funds for student tuition and strengthen nurse practitioner education to care for rural and underserved populations. Prior to PLU, Dr. Woo was a nursing faculty at University of Portland for 12 years where she taught both undergraduate and graduate nursing students, and worked with faculty to develop the Clinical Nurse Leader Masters degree and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program working with the Providence Oregon Nursing leadership team to educate nurses for clinical leadership.
Dr. Woo is lead author of Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses used by more than 250 nurse practitioner programs in the US and internationally and has lectured and written extensively on the topic of Nurse Practitioner prescribing. Dr. Woo has served the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) board as an At-Large Board member and has represented NAPNAP on Centers for Disease Control/Pew Charitable Trust committees addressing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act Working Group.
Dr. Woo offered her practice expertise to the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia by serving as a OSCE examiner and PNP Quality Assurance practice reviewer from 2007 to 2023.
She maintains her clinical nursing practices as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in pediatric urgent care.
Christopher Nesmith, M.Ed. 
With a rich educational background and a focused approach towards creating meaningful opportunities for students, Christopher Nesmith, Superintendent of Elma School District in Washington, brings a unique perspective that aligns seamlessly with Providence's mission of serving with compassion and dedication.
Holding degrees from Central Washington University and the University of Washington, and advancing towards a Doctorate from Washington State University, Nesmith’s educational journey is marked by a commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of students. His role in educational leadership has been largely driven by a vision to help students access successful and meaningful lives, a vision that resonates with the core values of Providence.
In his leadership with AASA's Redefining Ready initiative, Nesmith has sought to guide fellow educators in preparing students for the realities of life beyond school, focusing not just on academic success but on holistic readiness for the future. His involvement in designing youth apprenticeship programs and serving on committees for apprenticeship preparedness underscores his dedication to creating pathways that offer both practical skills and opportunities for personal growth.
Nesmith’s study of the TVET Dual Education system in Switzerland and his subsequent work in shaping Career Connect Washington highlight his commitment to bringing global insights into local educational practice. This work, particularly in offering multiple pathways to graduation, mirrors the inclusive spirit of Providence’s mission to serve all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, by providing varied avenues for success and fulfillment.
As a new member of the Providence Southwest Washington Community Mission Board, Nesmith aims to apply his experience in fostering environments where students can thrive and find purpose. His belief in education as a tool for healing, empowerment, and service aligns with the mission of Providence.
Nesmith’s appointment to the board is a step towards bridging educational initiatives with community health and well-being. His focus on nurturing the potential in each student parallels the board's dedication to nurturing the health and well-being of the community, especially those in need. Nesmith is honored to join Providence in their mission, contributing his educational insights to their compassionate and transformative work.
