Cascade Health
Tara O'Connor possesses extensive experience in healthcare and international observation, currently serving as a Hospice Nurse at Cascade Health since August 2022. O'Connor has been an International Election Observer for OSCE/ODIHR since November 2010, participating in numerous elections across various countries, including Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ukraine, and Armenia. Previous roles include Travel RN at Healthsource Global Staffing, Registered Nurse at PeaceHealth, Crisis Intake Specialist at Janus Youth, Team Development Manager at AFS Intercultural Programs, and FLEX Participant Recruiter at American Councils for International Education. O'Connor holds a BSN in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University, an MA in International Development and Social Change from Clark University, and a BA in International Relations and Spanish from Whittier College.
Cascade Health
Cascade Health is a local, nonprofit health care organization founded to meet the unmet health needs of our neighbors and make life better for those we have the privilege to serve. We make life better at work. Our occupational health programs keep people in our community working, safe and well at more than 3,000 local businesses. We make life better by guiding people through difficult emotions, conditions and situations. Our behavioral health department helps people develop strong relationships, overcome adversity, learn healthy communication skills and make personal changes that contribute to more fulfilling lives. We make life better by helping people become healthier. Our home health, diabetes and nutrition education and physical therapy services give people the tools, education and support they need to take control of their conditions and make healthy choices. And we make life better by providing comfort. Our palliative care, home hospice and Pete Moore Hospice House teams provide compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care to help people manage the symptoms of serious illnesses or comfortably find meaning and peace in the final phase of life. Our people are caring, qualified professionals. Our programs are innovative, patient-centered and focused on outcomes. Together, we touch lives and create a stronger, healthier community.