Board of Directors

MaryAlice Wallis is a dedicated community leader and lifelong Longview, Washington resident with a passion for service and connection. In 2026, she was appointed Executive Director of the Health Care Foundation of Longview, where she works to expand access to care and improve health outcomes across the region.

MaryAlice previously served on the Longview City Council from 2018 to 2025, including four years as Mayor, where she focused on fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, and building strong community partnerships. Her broader public service includes leadership roles with regional and local organizations supporting transportation, governance, and economic development.

She holds a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, with a minor in Psychology, from Western Washington University, and has earned both the Certificate and Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.

Outside of her professional life, MaryAlice enjoys splitting her time between the Pacific Northwest, the beach, and the desert. She is a proud grandmother to six “grandies,” and brings that same sense of joy, warmth, and perspective into her work and community.