Meet the Help Me Grow Skagit Team

Pregnancy Connections

Languages: English

Hi, I’m Janna. I have been working as a nurse in Maternal Child Health since 2007. Before my work with Nurse Family Partnership and Help Me Grow, I worked in Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Special Care Nursery and Postpartum at University of Washington Medical Center. I am also a certified teacher in Gottman Bringing Baby Home, as well as teaching childbirth education and parenting education. When not working, I enjoy spending time in the outdoors with my husband and trying to keep up with our three kids. I love having a front row seat to the amazing power of parents changing their lives to be the best they can for their baby and children.

Newborn Outreach / Play & Grow

Languages: English

Hi my name is Liz Cooksey.  I have been a public health nurse for the past 20 years and have spent last 10 years working here in the beautiful Skagit Valley in the field of maternal child health.  I believe that when as a community we put our energy and resource into supporting young families, we grow a strong and vibrant community.  I love the role I get to play in welcoming  families at the birth center and helping them connect to community support.  I have been married since 2003 and am the mother of three daughters.  One of my favorite things is making a meal from food grown in this valley and then sitting down to share it with friends and family.

Family Resource Center / Family Resource Navigator

Languages: English, Spanish

Hi, I’m Natalia. I’ve lived in Washington for around 15 years and have enjoyed doing various community outreach and volunteer events throughout the years. I worked in Early Childhood Education for about 5 years and spent a lot of time finding community resources for my families. Currently, I am the Associate Coordinator for the HMGS Family Resource Center, and I assist with the resource navigation as well. I believe that being an active member of the community  is vital in building them up and I’m excited to be in a position where I can continue doing just that.

Family Resource Center / Family Resource Navigator

Languages: English, Spanish, Mixteco

Hello, I am Rosa Paz. I grew up in Skagit County. I have a Husky whose name is Yoshi.   I have been working as part of the Help Me Grow Team since 2023. Working as a Family Resource Navigator is very important because I get to help people in my community get connected to resources.

Family Resource Center / Family Resource Navigator

Languages: English, Spanish

Hello! I’m Xiomara, and I have been part of the Children’s Museum family on and off since 2003 and have been part of the Help Me Grow Skagit Family Resource Center team since 2022. I love being a part of this program and being able to see first hand how our services impact the community. 

Family Resource Center 

Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Czech

Hi! My name is Yana. I studied psychology for four years and have experience working with children. I was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States a few years ago. I enjoy reading, learning new things, and traveling to explore new places. I work with the HMG Skagit team where l’m passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact in the community.