About Us
Welcome our new Executive Director
We are excited to announce our new Executive Director: Angela Dickson. The Board of Directors are pleased and feel fortunate to find an excellent leader for Pope’s Place in our local community stating “she is eager to begin serving and has the spirit and compassion needed to carry forward our mission.”
About our Founder
In 1956, a young man left school to join the Air Force, kickstarting a lifetime of service. He went on to serve in the Peace Corps and earn his doctorate. Dr. Isaac Pope eventually found his way to Chehalis with his wife, Jo. His practice introduced him to the substantial challenges faced by parents of children with extra needs. In 1995, he gathered a group of community leaders to address these concerns. The Popes opened a two-room pediatric clinic and a respite center – a program that would evolve into Pope’s Place. Here, extraordinary individuals receive skilled care and their families find respite. Dr. Pope has received 14 service awards in his career – local, state, and national honors – for his work with children with special healthcare needs and his improvements to the medical community. His compassion and inclusive work have changed countless lives among the vulnerable members of our community.
25 Years of Service
Our programs and campus have undergone countless transformations, but our mission remains the same. Since the opening of Pope’s two-room centers in 1995, we have felt honored to care for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We are continuously humbled and grateful for our generous donors, volunteers, families, and staff, whose efforts make it all possible. We look forward to another 25 years of strengthening individuals, families, and our community.
Staff
Executive Director
Angela Dickson
Director of
Social Services
Stephanie Jankowski
Director of Nursing Services
Debbi Burzynski
Human Resource Manager
Jessica Rhodes
Senior Billing Specialist
Destiny Simpson
Senior Admin Assistant & Events
Naimbet Medina
Our Mission
Pope’s Place provides individualized care for children and young adults with exceptional medical needs to strengthen them, their families, and the community.
Our Vision
All children and young adults with medical complexity will reach their fullest potential in a safe and loving environment.
Our Core Values
Collaboration, Integrity, Dedication, Compassion, Excellence
A Dedicated Nonprofit Board
President
Sue Sincock
Washington State Auxiliary Trustee
This place changes everything because . . .
of the caring professional staff and a dedicated community supporting Pope’s.
Vice President
Lindy Waring
Bicoastal Media- Marketing
This place changes everything because . . .
of the compassionate care our staff provides to each and every one of our patients and their families.
Secretary
Mary Kay Nelson
MK Marketing- Owner
This place changes everything because . . .
when facing some of life’s challenges Popes’ Place is here to support, encourage, care and most of all love, those who need our services. Each family deserves to be happy. We strive to make a positive difference in every family we serve.
Treasurer
Jacek Gillispie
Past President
LauraLee Zuber-Titus
John L Scott CNT- Owner
This place changes everything because . . .
each and every individual we are blessed with are welcomed with open arms from our amazing staff and are treated as if they are one of their own.
Joyce Hammer
Centralia College- Vice President of Instruction
This Place changes everything…
in the lives of children with special needs by showing them they matter and providing them and their families with exemplary care and support for an enriched future.
Cheri Lewis
TwinStar Credit Union- Member Service Officer
This place changes everything because . . .
our community cares!
Kyle Markstrom
Commissioner at Port of Centralia
Roy Calica
WA DOH- HR Consultant, Investigation Specialist
This Place changes everything…
it takes a human centered approach to each situation, striving for the most equitable outcome possible.”