Board Directorships
Corporate Boardroom Participation
Health Carousel
"Kathy Lauer has been a trusted and influential voice on the Health Carousel Board, playing a central role in strengthening our governance as Chair of the Compliance Committee. She brings not only deep healthcare compliance expertise, but also a practical, experience‑driven understanding of the challenges health systems face—consistently enriching Board dialogue and decision‑making"
John Sebastien - Health Carousel
Scripps Health
“Kathy is one of our strongest board members ever. She is an excellent communicator. Kathy’s understanding of governance and audit were exceptional.”
Chris van Gorder, CEO Scripps Health
Kathy served on the Board of Scripps Health, a $4.9B not-for-profit integrated healthcare system for more than 12 years, providing leadership, oversight and policymaking during such crisis events as the COVID pandemic and a ransomware cyberattack. Her leadership roles included six years as Audit and Compliance Committee Chair, and two years as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and the Investment Committee, respectively.
Family Building Blocks
"Working alongside Kathy has shown me how talented she is at connecting with people and finding practical, straightforward solutions. She provides clarity and confidence in tough situations and can skillfully guide organizations, not only to solve problems, but also to reach their goals."
Patrice Altenhofen, Executive Director Family Building Blocks
Kathy is on the Board Family Building Blocks, a not-for-profit social services agency in Salem, Oregon that works to prevent child abuse and neglect. She served on the Resource Development Committee and hosts the annual Uncorked gala fundraiser.
Eola-Amity Hills Winery Association
Kathy is the President of the Board of the Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association, a trade association of 130+ wineries, vineyards and associated businesses Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
Women in Wine Oregon
"Kathy’s leadership, passion and commitment to supporting women in the wine industry make a meaningful impact on our community."
Womeninwineoregon Instagram post
Kathy sits on the Board of Women in Wine Oregon, a membership-based non-profit that provides a platform for the advancement of female leadership in the wine and beverage industry. She serves on the Programming Committee for the organization’s annual conference.