Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need.
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Brent DavidsonDirector, Global Public Affairs, Intuitive
“I’m proud to help the Valley Health Foundation to support, innovate, and advocate for better health for all our residents. Nothing is more essential to the sustainability and wellbeing of our community than supporting public health and access to healthcare for the most vulnerable among us.”
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Mary Ann Dewan, PhDFormer County Superintendent of Schools
Santa Clara County Office of Education"Valley Health Foundation’s investments in innovative projects in the healthcare system supports the overall health and well-being of our community."
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Christina EganManager, Volunteer Services
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center"Santa Clara Valley Healthcare offers the best and only public care in the area helping anyone and everyone. The work of Valley Health Foundation makes sure the system stays strong."
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Kirsti Weng Elder, MDRetired, Section-Chief of General Primary Care, Stanford
"My heart sings when I am connecting with people, and I feel I am building a better world. The mission of VHF aligns with my life’s work as a physician. The goodwill and connections within VHF, as well as the many bridges to the community, reflect the sensibilities of an organization where I want to place my time and energy."
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Jacob ElziqCEO, Armature Systems
“VHF supports the largest and only public healthcare provider in our community. I believe that healthcare is a fundamental right to all who live in the Bay Area.”
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Christina Esquivel, CPAFinancial Systems Consultant
"It has always been important to me to feel a connection to my community and to work to address its real-world struggles. It makes me proud to know that VHF values social justice and equity so that everyone in our diverse region benefits from health and healthcare programs and services. Advocating for needs in our community is a value I work to ensure in my life and those of my children."
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Maria Noel FernandezExecutive Director, Working Partnerships USA
"Valley Health Foundation plays a vital role in keeping our community healthy and ensuring that everyone—no matter who they are or what they earn—has access to quality care. By strengthening our public healthcare system, the Foundation helps keep essential services available and ensures care is there when we need it—for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors."
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Earl Johnson, PhDRetired, Director, Office of Family Assistance
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services"I'm committed to trying to make Santa Clara County the healthiest county in the country. VHF is also committed to the health of all of the people here, and I can fully stand behind that beautiful mission."
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Dolly Goel, MDChief Clinical Officer, Managed Care
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)"As a physician executive with Santa Clara Valley Health, I have first-hand knowledge of what a world class health care center we are. I see my mission as a member of the VHF board as raising awareness in the community about what I call “the best kept secret in Silicon Valley” and generating donor interest to help further the mission of providing world class health care to all who seek services from us regardless of their ability to pay, socioeconomic status, or any other deterrents to health."
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Aftab JamilPartner, BDO
"Availability of quality healthcare and health equity are essential to strengthen the social fabric of any community. VHF plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals in Santa Clara County by supporting the three county hospitals. I am motivated to serve on the board as the core values adopted by the board resonate with me personally, and it provides me an excellent forum to collaborate with so many passionate leaders to give back to the community where I have worked and lived."
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Dennis Low, MDVolunteer, General Internal Medicine
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)"VHF is dedicated to improving the health of all the communities in Santa Clara County, beyond the walls of its excellent clinics and hospitals. This ranges from mental and physical health to nourishment and housing health, especially critical during the COVID pandemic crises. I am devoted to the staff and board members of the Valley Health Foundation who share this passionate mission."
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Ravi NaikExecutive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
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Carin TaylorRetired, Former Chief Diversity Officer, Workday
“Quality healthcare should be a condition of humanity. I am honored to be a part of VHF due to its unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare for all as part of their core mission.”
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Michael Van EveryPresident/Managing Partner, Republic Urban Properties
“Joining the VHF Board was a natural progression of my involvement with the Valley Health Foundation. Since 2022, I have chaired a special event with VHF for burn survivors that has raised over $300,000 in two years, and when I was invited to join as a board member, I jumped at the chance.”
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Elizabeth Slavin Weingart, MDRetired, Volunteer
“As a physician, mother of four, and community member of Santa Clara County, I believe in access to quality healthcare for all. I am proud of the high quality and inclusive care that SCVMC provides. Through the work of Valley Health Foundation, I am excited about helping SCVMC maintain this quality of care, as well as invest in new initiatives for improvement.”
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Kirk WestbrookLead Credit Officer, Western Alliance Bank
"I started with the Foundation in 2015, and as a member of the board, it has been rewarding to see the reach of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) services for preventative healthcare. Their impact improves outcomes, while helping to offset increasing costs. Ultimately, the Foundation activities enhance SCVH’s service delivery to make a positive difference in the lives of others and those in need."
