Verdant superintendent leaving after five years

Superintendent Lisa Edwards announced her departure from Verdant Health after five years of service, highlighting her confidence in the team she leaves behind. She shared the news in Verdant's August 2025 Community Update, stating the organization is well-positioned to continue its community-focused mission. The Verdant Health Commission, known as Public Hospital District No. 2 in Snohomish County, will appoint an interim superintendent at its upcoming board meeting on August 27. Since 2011, Verdant has allocated $87 million toward funding nonprofits that provide essential health services.

Edwards' leadership has been marked by substantial investments aimed at enhancing health access for local residents. The transition in leadership is significant given the organization's ongoing commitment to community health initiatives. The board's decision will impact the future direction of Verdant during this crucial time. Edwards’ departure signals a new chapter for the public health organization as it navigates leadership changes.