Vivian Obah
Vivian Obah is a passionate healthcare professional who advocates for the most vulnerable to ensure that they have access to quality care. Vivian Obah is a Licensed Healthcare executive and have successfully led the overall operations of skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare organizations for the last 15 years. She brings extensive knowledge and many years of experience in both healthcare and the nonprofit field She graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Business Administration.
Vivian currently serves on the WA State Advisory Council on Homelessness and the Advisory Board for the Snohomish County Partnership To End Homelessness Board.
Dr. Nishita Bhumkar (Dr. B)
Dr. Nishita Bhumkar is a board-certified internist with over 20 years of clinical experience,
specializing in caring for patients in post-acute and rehabilitation settings. With a deep
commitment to enhancing the quality of life for patients recovering from acute illnesses and
complex medical conditions, Dr. B brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her
practice. Her practice is centered on managing and optimizing the recovery of patients who
require transitional care following hospitalization.
Her expertise includes coordinating multidisciplinary care, managing chronic conditions,
and implementing personalized treatment plans to support long-term care, rehabilitation,
and recovery. In addition to her clinical work, she is actively involved in the development and implementation of best practices for post-acute care as our Medical Director. She collaborates closely with her NP, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other
healthcare professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to long-term patient care, recovery, and discharge planning.
Robert Cushing
Robert is a healthcare executive who is responsible for the overall operations of Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Why Robert Serves at Helping Hands:
"I’ve seen multiple repeatable successes elevating one human after another at the lowest cost for success known. This convergence allows a best possible life to those we serve."
Hannah Hanson
Hannah is career consultant, with a relentless passion to help the world around her work better. She currently leads her own consulting practice, serving clients internationally. She and her husband live an active, happy lifestyle, full of travel, yoga, and books.
Why Hannah Serves at Helping Hands:
"Helping Hands is unique in their mission, capability, and leadership. The team here doesn't just treat the symptom—they address the root cause, lifting people out of impossible situations and equipping them with the tools needed to make their way on their own."
Brian Jansen
Mahesh Ganesamoorthi
"I want to serve on the Helping Hands board because I strongly believe in the power of community support to uplift vulnerable individuals and families, and their mission—providing dignity, stability, and opportunity—aligns deeply with my values.
Selina O.
Selina oversees daily operations, program development, IT infrastructure, and client-care systems, ensuring services remain responsive, equitable, and high-quality.
Kese Antia
Kese Antia is a healthcare specialist who has been in the field for over 15 years. She is compassionate about caring for the vulnerable and has devoted her life as a change agent.
Common Questions
One of our key focuses is on outpatient behavioral health, and we work to provide all of our clients with the community- or home-based counseling, treatment, and services they need to achieve stability. We offer many other programs, including a food bank & distribution service, eviction and housing support, abuse victim protection services, and more.
Our focus is in and around the Greater Puget Sound area. We cater to everyone, with a focus on communities that have been disproportionately affected by issues and historically overlooked. Many of our programs are designed to be available to any of our neighbors who may be in need or facing mental health challenges without a support system.
Our behavioral health, Black Crime Victim Services, and Skagit County Eviction Prevention programs each have unique contact processes. For all other requests, please call our office at 425-760-8306 or visit us at 1314 26th St. Everett, WA.
There are two main ways to support the work of Helping Hands. The first is through volunteering, specifically with our food distribution and housing insecurity programs. The second is through donating monthly; by supporting Helping Hands with just $25/month, you can help us give a local family $300 via food voucher, helping them access nutritious and culturally appropriate food from a local African grocery store.