We provide a solution to the healthcare workforce demand.
who we are
About InReach
The Institute for Rethinking Education and Careers in Healthcare (now InReach) is sponsored by the Washington Association for Community Health, InReach Career Pathways hosts apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs that provide individuals with full-time employment and supplemental instruction to obtain an industry recognized credential in the healthcare field.
We currently offer a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, a Dental Assistant Training Program, and a MA Pre-Apprenticeship Program. In addition to running these programs in Washington, we offer assistance to organizations in other states interested in launching their own training programs.

Since its inception in 2014, InReach has enrolled more than 1,200 students.
what we believe
Mission + Values
Our mission is to cultivate an equitable and sustainable community health workforce through innovative education and training programs.
Equity • Excellence • Community • Empowerment

What we Do
We connect people
Apprenticeships and training programs play a vital role in connecting people with jobs in the healthcare industry by providing a structured pathway for individuals to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience required for various roles.
Our programs help break down learning barriers and provide accessible avenues for individuals to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in healthcare.
what is apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines on-the-job learning with classroom/online instruction. It is a system in which students acquire practical skills and knowledge in a particular trade or industry under the guidance and mentorship of experienced professionals.
Why is it important?
Apprenticeships in the healthcare industry play a crucial role in addressing workforce challenges, improving the quality of care, and ensuring a skilled and competent healthcare workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of patients and communities.
Meet our team

Alyssa Burgess
Director of Career Pathways

Brian Rauscher
Career Pathways Manager

Amanda Nicholson
Data Manager

Hiring
Student Support Coordinator

Yasmine Cruz
Health Professions & Education Coordinator

Maria Torres
Health Professions & Education Coordinator

Sami Helsey
InReach Partnership Coordinator

Reece Martin
Marketing Specialist

Connor Wolfe
Business Development Specialist

Priyanka Khatri
Student Data Coordinator
Meet our Instructors

Angelica Arevalo
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Eastern Washington

Tanya Van Buskirk
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Western Washington

Kathy Reyes
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Eastern Washington

Briana Neagle
DA Instructor
Western Washington

Laura Grant
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Western Washington

Lauren Marshall
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Western Washington

Michelle Hays
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Oregon
101 Capitol Way N. Suite 200 Olympia, WA 98501 | 360.786.9722 | workforce@wacommunityhealth.org
We acknowledge that our offices in Olympia occupy the traditional village sites of the Steh-Chass People of the Squaxin Island Tribe.