United General Hospital Skagit Dads
Kristen Ekstran is a Community Health Analyst for Skagit County Public Health, with a background in public health program development, family support initiatives, and community engagement.
Current Role and Contact
Kristen Ekstran serves as Community Health Analyst for Skagit County Public Health skagitcountytrends.org. She is also recognized as the Supervisor of the Skagit Dads Connect program at United General District 304
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Phone: 360‑416‑1545
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Email: kekstran@co.skagit.wa.us skagitcountytrends.org
Professional Background
Before moving into her current role, Kristen spent 16 years in Public Health in various community and foundational services Her past projects have included:
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Supporting youth and adults with developmental disabilities
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Developing data‑driven strategic plans to reduce opioid use impacts
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Enhancing family supports through the First Thousand Days initiative
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Creating an integrated county‑wide food security system
Current Initiatives
Her passion project is building a fatherhood initiative to provide dads with a dedicated parenting group and support network. This involves collaborating with local organizations, agencies, and individuals to identify community strengths and needs for supporting fathers
Community Involvement
Kristen is active in local organizations, including:
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Skagit Valley Food Coop Board of Trustees
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Tri‑Parish Food Bank volunteer work
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Supporting BEHS cross‑country, tennis, and choir events
Related Roles and Committees
She is also associated with the Skagit County Population Health Trust Advisory Committee, which works to improve community health through collaborative planning and data‑driven strategies