Taryn West
ORGANIZATION AND WELL-BEING LEAD
Taryn West has lived in Pierce County for over 18 years. A dedicated public health professional with a focus on wellness program development and management, Taryn’s expertise includes well-being strategy, program design and implementation and partner collaboration.
Taryn graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. in Zoology and from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with a Master of Public Health, specializing in Health Promotion. She holds certifications as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS). Prior to joining Blue Zones, Taryn managed the systemwide employee wellness program for MultiCare Health System — serving over 20,000 employees across Washington state.
Taryn is passionate about building collaborative relationships to deliver innovative and impactful programs that improve the health and well-being of populations. In her personal time, she enjoys going for walks outdoors, gardening, camping and yoga as well as spending time with her husband, their son and dog Biscuit.
My Power 9
My favorite Power 9® is Downshift. Stress impacts our bodies in so many ways. Allowing ourselves time to rest, relax, and practice gratitude is a gift we can give to ourselves and others.
