Community Relations

Liz Wynn

Occupation: Director of Development for Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation

City of Residence: Visalia

Why she serves: “I am very passionate about all aspects of the future of Visalia. Medical services are critical to retaining and attracting professionals, business and industry. My family has deep roots in Visalia and my grandchildren are growing up in Visalia. I believe we have an obligation to participate in community service and want to model this to my family, friends and neighbors.”

Other Community Service: City of Visalia Planning Commission, Rotary of Visalia Board Member

Tommy Sullivan

Occupation: Retired

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: “Helping the community understand the necessity of additional hospital facilities.”

Daryl Sanchez

Occupation: Financial Analyst, Family HealthCare Network

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: “I plan to improve the quality of care in Visalia and the surrounding communities. Less waiting time, better customer service, increase access to specialists, and ease of obtaining appointment.”

JC Palermo

Occupation: Consultant, Kaweah Delta

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: “I believe I can help bring people together, share the Kaweah Delta message, and help spread the Kaweah Care culture throughout our community.”

Mike Olmos

Occupation: Former City Manager, City of Visalia

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: “My goal would be to help Kaweah Delta develop strategies for effectively educating citizens and organizations about matters affecting the Hospital. Through thoughtful education, citizens will have a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing medical care in our region."

Other Community Service: Ex Officio of Visalia Chamber of Commerce, Visalia Economic Development Corporation, Sequoia Riverlands Trust

Allison M. Lambert-Mackey

Occupation: Communications Manager, City of Visalia

City of Residence: Visalia

Why she serves: “To help Kaweah Delta reach their goals of enhancing local partnerships and continuing to build community relationships.”

Other Community Service: FoodLink for Tulare County

Prabhjot (Joti) Kaur

Occupation: Vice President/Branch Manager, Union Bank

City of Residence: Visalia

Why she serves: “To learn, support, help promote communication and increase community awareness.”

Other Community Service: Visalia Unified School District School Site Council Member, Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Rebekah Jones

Occupation: Community Outreach, Visalia Police Department

City of Residence: Visalia

Why she serves: “I would love to help figure out what is currently working and what changes need to be made in order to give our residents state-of-the-art healthcare services. I believe this is a first step. I also see a need for more positive publicity.”

Other Community Service: City of Visalia Communications Committee

James Hurlbutt

Occupation: Attorney at Law

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: “To educate the community on the healthcare needs of the community ahd the costs thereof.”

Other Community Service: Rotary, Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation Board

Kathy Hays

Occupation:

City of Residence: Visalia

Why she serves: “To support and work with this committee to extend community outreach and resources to all families. I expect to accomplish raising community health awareness and access."

Marisol de la Vega Cardoso

Occupation: Chief Business Development Officer, Family HealthCare Network

City of Residence: Fresno

Why she serves: "I hope to offer feedback that may influence new partnerships and to support future efforts to address the needs of vulnerable populations in the service area."

Bob Croft

Occupation: President/General Manager KDUVfm

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: "To serve others well and help communicate the benefits of Kaweah Delta and its resources. I believe we can communicate the positive aspects of our district and improve it by listening to the community needs. I would like to help create and atmosphere of trust and transparency through open dialouge.

Janice Avila

Occupation: City of Tulare Human Resources Director

City of Residence: Visalia

Why she serves: “I believe having quality health care in our community is critical and the services provided by KDHCD are an asset. I was fortunate to serve as a co-chair for the City of Visalia’s recent successful sales tax measure - Measure N. I know how critical a role that community involvement, open communication, public support, trust, accountability and understanding play to a successful effort. As a supporter of the hospital’s efforts to pass a ballot measure, I want to foster and do what I can to promote better citizen understanding of the needs of the hospital and the importance of a ballot measure to enhance continued success in the future.”

George Allen

Occupation: Engineer

City of Residence: Visalia

Why he serves: “To support more healthy outcomes for years to come in our community.”

Other Community Service: Tulare County Mental Health Board Member, Kings-Tulare Suicide Prevention Task Force Member