In 2018, Kathleen Fondren, CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories CEO, joined the board of directors of Project Access Northwest, offering her decades of experience in the health care industry, including leadership roles in clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories, as well as more than 30 years in hospital leadership.
“My motivation to serve on the board comes from a basic desire to serve patients and improve the health of our communities,” says Kathleen. “I want to be able to look back and know that I have had a hand in improving health care. The contribution that Project Access Northwest is making in the Greater Seattle area makes me proud and inspired to serve.”
Since 2009, CellNetix has partnered with Project Access Northwest to provide pathology-related services at no cost. It was also proud to be the premier sponsor at the 2018 and 2019 Strike Down Barriers to Health Care events, which raised $114,825 in 2019, thanks to generous donors.
“I want to be able to look back and know that I have had a hand in improving health care. The contribution that Project Access Northwest is making in the Greater Seattle area makes me proud and inspired to serve.”
—Kathleen Fondren
A company on the move
“This year brings many exciting changes for CellNetix,” Kathleen says.
CellNetix is developing a new state-of-the-art facility and headquarters in the Greater Seattle suburb of Tukwila, Wash., anticipated to be completed in early May 2020. It will also continue to operate a satellite site in Downtown Seattle for its Seattle-based pathologists, who will continue to serve as key partners to hospitals in the area. The 46,000-square-foot space provides CellNetix team members the most technologically advanced laboratory resources, including optimized work stations for histology and grossing, and a cutting-edge molecular lab with next-generation sequencing capabilities.
“With the relocation of our operational hub, we’ve designed a new facility focused on efficiency and scalability that meets the needs of our growing clients and workforce,” continues Kathleen. “With a central geographic platform, we are able to better serve our hospital and clinic partners across the Puget Sound area, Washington state, the West Coast region and beyond. Amidst all these changes, what remains constant is our commitment to quality and patient care, and our continued partnership with Project Access Northwest, supporting their mission in improving access to health care for low-income and uninsured patients.”
“With the relocation of our operational hub, we’ve designed a new facility focused on efficiency and scalability that meets the needs of our growing clients and workforce.”
—Kathleen Fondren