Verdant superintendent leaving after five years

Lisa Edwards will step down as superintendent of Verdant Health after five years, a decision she shared in the August 2025 Community Update. Appointed in June 2020, Edwards expressed confidence in her team's ability to continue their mission of serving the community. The Verdant Health Commission, which manages the Edmonds hospital campus leased to Swedish, has invested $87 million in community health initiatives since 2011. The board will announce an interim superintendent at their upcoming meeting on August 27, a crucial step in ensuring continuity in leadership and services. Edwards' departure comes at a time when the organization is navigating ongoing community health needs.

The Verdant Health Commission plays a vital role in funding nonprofits that provide low-cost health services. This change is expected to have a lasting impact on local health initiatives and governance. The selection of a new leader will be closely watched by stakeholders in the community.