Our Community
At Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR), our community is united by a shared commitment to building a healthier, safer, and more just world. Physicians, health professionals, scientists, advocates, and volunteers from across Washington State work together to protect human health and promote social responsibility.
Our Shared Commitment
WPSR’s strength comes from the diversity, passion, and dedication of our community. Together, we advocate for:
Protecting public health through strong environmental and climate policies
Reducing economic and health disparities across Washington
Eliminating nuclear weapons and promoting global peace
Building a healthier, more resilient, and equitable future for all
At the heart of our grassroots action are WPSR’s volunteer-led Task Forces, which empower members to drive change in key areas:
Volunteer Task Forces
Climate and Health Task Force
Advocates for strong climate action to protect human health, reduce air pollution, and build community resilience. Focus areas include air quality, climate-resilient health systems, clean energy, climate-mental health connections, and equitable transportation solutions.
Economic Inequity and Health Task Force:
Works to address the root causes of economic inequality that contribute to health disparities. The Task Force’s priorities include progressive taxation policies to fix our upside down tax code and housing justice policies that ensure safe, affordable housing for all.
Nuclear Weapons Abolition Task Force:
Promotes policies that prevent nuclear war and dismantle nuclear arsenals, with an emphasis on the health and humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons. This task force engages in education, advocacy, and coalition-building to promote peace and security.
Who Can Join a Task Force?
Anyone who shares WPSR’s commitment to protecting health and promoting social responsibility is welcome to join. You do not need to be a physician or health professional — we invite advocates, students, scientists, and community members to bring their voice, expertise, and passion to our work. Check out out Task Force member “job description”.
WPSR’s staff and board work together to guide our organization’s vision, advocacy, and daily operations. Our team includes physicians, public health experts, organizers, and policy advocates who are deeply committed to protecting public health, advancing social responsibility, and building a safer, healthier future for all communities.
Staff and Board of Directors
Board of Directors
WPSR’s Board of Directors is made up of [XX] members, including physicians, scientists, health advocates, and community leaders. The board provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight, helping to ensure our programs and advocacy reflect WPSR’s mission to protect health and advance social responsibility. Board members support the organization through policymaking, fundraising, and amplifying WPSR’s voice across Washington State.
Staff
WPSR’s staff team drives our education, organizing, and advocacy work statewide. Our staff works on policy and legislative advocacy, community organizing, health campaigns, communications, and leadership. Together, the staff works to connect health professionals and advocates with opportunities to take action for climate justice, public health, economic equity, and nuclear disarmament.
WPSR staff roles include:
Executive Director
Climate and Health Program Manager
Economic Inequity and Health Program Manager
Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program Manager
Development and Operations Coordinator
For more information on WPSR careers, please visit: wpsr.org/careers.
To get in touch with WPSR staff, please contact: wpsr@wpsr.org