The Verdant Health Commission Board on Thursday appointed Sarah Zabel as Verdant’s interim Superintendent. She replaces Lisa Edwards, who announced earlier this month that she is leaving the organization.

Zabel, an independent consultant since 2021, served as the chief operating officer of Swedish Edmonds from 2016-2020.

The commissioners made the appointment at their regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. In a news release announcing Zabel’s appointment, the commission thanked outgoing Superintendent Lisa Edwards for five years of dedicated service.

“We thank Lisa for all that she has done to advance the work of Verdant and to grow our impact in the community,” said Karianna Wilson, Board President.

Edwards was appointed superintendent in June 2020.

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