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Preston and Jill Simmons. Photo by Marc Studer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Preston and Jill Simmons receive Legacy Award <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A couple who are strong advocates for the University of Washington Bothell and its students, Dr. Preston Simmons and Jill Simmons are recipients of UW Bothell\u2019s 2021 Legacy Award. The annual award recognizes individuals or families who contribute their time, service and philanthropy \u2014 and who encourage others to similarly support the University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Simmons has been a member of the UW Bothell Advisory Board since 2013 and was board chair 2018-2020. His leadership and advocacy as board chair during 2020 \u2014 the last year of the Campaign for UW Bothell \u2014 bolstered the final push that raised more than $40 million dollars for the Bothell campus, exceeding an initial goal of $35 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Simmonses are generous philanthropic supporters of UW Bothell. Their belief in the transformational power of higher education is demonstrated through their endowed named scholarship, which they established in 2015. The Preston and Jill Simmons Endowed Fund for Undergraduate Support is a permanent investment in UW Bothell students with financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInvesting in UW Bothell is a priority for Jill and me because we both believe in children and their futures very much,\u201d Preston Simmons said. \u201cI\u2019ve been a huge believer in education throughout my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational motivations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jill Simmons, who received her BA in Business Administration from Central Washington University in 1985, works as a paraeducator with special needs children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from her professional work, she said she looks to give back to the community in various ways, large and small. \u201cIt makes me feel really good to give.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Simmonses said they both have been impressed by the number of diverse, first-generation students at UW Bothell who graduate and go on to build their careers and their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf youth can get a good education, then they can be productive members of society and help make this world a better place,\u201d Dr. Simmons said. \u201dA great way to invest is to invest in our future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also said he believes there are many more people who deserve the Legacy Award. \u201cWe\u2019re very honored to be able to receive this and want to thank the University of Washington Bothell.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaborative connections <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A resident of both Snohomish, Washington, and Anchorage, Alaska, Dr. Simmons is CEO of Providence Health & Services in Alaska, the largest health care provider in that state. Before taking the position in Anchorage in 2018, Dr. Simmons was CEO of Providence\u2019s Northwest Washington Region in Everett, Washington, which is where he first connected with UW Bothell through training programs for nurses in the School of Nursing & Health Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before taking the position in Anchorage in 2018, Dr. Simmons was CEO of Providence\u2019s Northwest Washington Region in Everett, Washington, which is where he first connected with UW Bothell through training programs for nurses in the School of Nursing & Health Studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the latest collaboration examples is a behavioral health certificate program that is now in its second year. The online program, in partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage, trains nurses and other frontline workers in dealing with people with addiction and mental health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt will make a big difference over time in the ability to identify and triage patients with behavioral health issues,\u201d Dr. Simmons said. \u201cThis was a needed element in workforce development, and I\u2019m proud to say the University of Washington Bothell stepped forth to help with that effort.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2007, Dr. Simmons has been a leader in a variety of roles with Providence, a not-for-profit network of hospitals and health care services in seven states. Earlier, he held leadership roles at several hospitals in Seattle where he grew up and went to college. He received a bachelor\u2019s degree (Molecular Biology \u201883) and master\u2019s degree (Health Administration \u201885) from the UW and also rowed with the Husky crew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Simmons received his doctorate of science in health services from the University of Alabama-Birmingham and is a clinical professor in the UW\u2019s Department of Health Services, School of Public Health and Community Medicine. The Simmonses are big fans of Washington football, with lots of Huskies on both sides of the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong partnerships <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In his association with UW Bothell, Dr. Simmons says he has seen significant development of the campus and community \u2014 including the new STEM building now in design phase that will be a shared academic space with Cascadia College. With the Husky Village development project, he added, the campus will have more residence halls that will further transform the campus community. He also anticipates more opportunities for increased partnerships with industry, such as the behavioral health certificate, that help build the regional workforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUW Bothell is a great experience for students, and it\u2019s a gem not only in the community at large but with the business community in terms of partnerships it has,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a place where people want to live, work and play, and that comes out of having a strong university. I just see this continuing to grow.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a leader in health services, Dr. Simmons foresees systems evolving to more managed care and services such as telehealth and treating people in their homes with remote monitoring and visiting nurses. Addressing social determinants of health and areas such as homelessness as well as diversity, equity and inclusion also \u201call have potential opportunities with UW Bothell,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think there will be more investment by alumni, too,\u201d said Dr. Simmons. \u201cThe core elements \u2014 the excellence in teaching, the student-to-faculty ratio, the caliber of the students and industry partnerships \u2014 I see all that continuing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the secret sauce that makes this such a great university.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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