As director of communications, Zach Powers leads Elevate Health’s branding, strategic communications, digital engagement and advertising initiatives. He works with staff across the organization to amplify Elevate Health’s impact and ensure the organization’s message resonates across sectors.

Zach came to Elevate Health from Pacific Lutheran University, where he served as the director of communications. He held similar communications roles at University of Puget Sound and The Evergreen State College. He began his career in politics and the arts, managing legislative campaigns and serving as the marketing director of the Grand Cinema and Tacoma Film Festival.

Zach is an active member of the Tacoma/Pierce County community. He has served on the boards of YWCA Pierce County and Tacoma Parks Foundation and completed terms on the Tacoma Arts Commission and the Parks Tacoma Arts & Heritage Advisory Council.

He holds a Master of Public Administration from The Evergreen State College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University. He lives in Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue neighborhood with his wife and kids.