Our Values
Una Ofrenda: Honoring the stories that shape us
November 28, 2016A few weeks ago, I went home to celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with my family. Each year, in preparation...Read more »
Unity, Ingenuity, and Hope in Havana
September 21, 2016I recently had the opportunity to travel to Cuba for an educational trip with my fellow board members at Grantmakers in...Read more »
Thoughts for San Bernardino
December 3, 2015Our hearts go out to the victims, families, and community of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Public Health...Read more »
Progress! A Journey through Adaptive Change
September 11, 2015"I began to think bigger, approach things differently, and commit to purposeful exploration...Read more »
Reflection Season
June 26, 2015This summer marks five years since I first stepped into my role as president and CEO of Blue Shield of California...Read more »
Capacity for All
January 7, 2015We have invested heavily in building the capacity of its grantees — not just with a goal of enhancing the operations of...Read more »
The Era That Made it Possible for Us All to Have a Dream
July 22, 2014I love all things 60s — the music, the history, and the social movements that...Read more »
Lessons from Mi Abuelita
March 21, 2014Her chest rose and fell in sync with every beep of the machine next to her hospital bed. She lay there peacefully,...Read more »
Realizing the Dream for Californians Eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Demographics and Health Coverage
February 27, 2014This study, produced by the UC Berkeley Labor Center, the UCSF Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, and the...Read more »
Build. Test. Repeat.
January 15, 2014I love spreadsheets. And I mean love spreadsheets. I even dressed up as one for Halloween. In my view, there are few...Read more »