Mrs. Johnson-Grimm comes to CHAB with over eighteen years of experience as a family and youth support professional. Lauri’s professional experience has ranged from working with Readiness to Learn as a Family Support & Community Engagement Specialist, to currently leading the South Whidbey CARES Coalition as the Community Coalition Coordinator. She is a Prevention Specialist expert (over 2,000 hours or prevention related experience) who is dedicated to advancing youth health and wellness initiatives in her community. In her personal time, Lauri volunteers with the Whidbey Children’s Theater and Readiness to Learn. A few of her many skills and qualifications include her adaptive leadership style, group facilitation, organizing community events, and implementing evidence-based programs geared towards youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion.
Mrs. Johnson-Grimm has a strong passion for behavioral health and safety. Mrs. Johnson’s vision for a healthier future for Island County is a place where diverse perspectives are recognized and the stories that shaped those perspectives are honored. The Island County Community Health Advisory Board is pleased to have Lauri Johnson-Grimm to sit on the Island County Community Health Advisory Board as a representative of the Community Stakeholder Sector.