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To: CityClerk; Karina L. Lafarga; Amanda Fredeluces; Audrey Malone; Health Wellness and Aging Commission Subject: City of Chula Vista - Health wellness and Aging Commission Application Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 4:18:42 PM
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Form Name: Health Wellness and Aging Commission Application Date & Time: 12/05/2025 4:18 PM
Response #: 57
Submitter ID: 143788
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Time to complete: 27 min., 45 sec.
Survey Details
Application for membership on the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
1. Prefix
(o) Ms.
2. Preferred Pronoun
10)
She/Her/Hers
First and Last Name
Deepa Kurup
4. Email
Residence Address
6. City
Chula Vista
7. ZIP Code
91913
Primary Phone
9. Secondary Phone
Not answered
10. I certify that l am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and at least 18 years of age.
When applying for a Youth Advisory member: I am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
(0) Yes
11. How long have you been a resident of the City?
1 months
12. Please click here to view the interactive map and verify your District of residency I am a resident of the following City Council district. (0) 3
13. Employer
UC San Diego Health
14. Occupation
RN
15. Have you ever been employed by the City of Chula Vista? (0) No
16. If you have worked for the City of Chula Vista please provide the department and dates of employment.
Chula Vista
17. Please select the seats for which you are interested and qualify: (select as many as applicable) [x] Expert Representative
18. Please indicate areas in which you have expertise and experience, or select None: (select as many as applicable)
[x] Health Care
19. If you selected one or more of the areas of expertise and experience above, please describe your expertise and experience that you would bring to the selected areas. (250 words or less) Healthcare Leadership & Community Health:
As a healthcare leader with over 10 years of experience, I bring a perspective that bridges clinical excellence with community-based care. Currently serving as Senior Director at UC San Diego's Center for Transplantation, I have extensive experience in healthcare program development, quality improvement, and ensuring access to care. My work focuses on developing patient-centered programs that support individuals with complex health conditions to receive safe, high-quality care that improves their quality of life and health outcomes.
Quality Improvement & Health Outcomes:
I hold dual master's degrees (MSN/MBA) and am certified as a Healthcare Quality Professional (CPHQ) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB). I've designed and implemented evidence-based quality programs that improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance care delivery models. My experience includes developing data-driven initiatives to monitor patient safety, implementing cost- effective strategies for new patient-centered programs, and leading projects that directly impact community health outcomes. I've received recognition including a CEO's award for exceptional service and contribution to healthcare improvement.
Community Engagement & Collaboration:
I excel at identifying, engaging, and retaining key stakeholders to build partnerships for ongoing collaboration. I've successfully partnered with executive leadership, clinical teams, and regulatory bodies to implement programs affecting hundreds of healthcare professionals and thousands of patients. I understand the importance of addressing the unique needs of diverse populations and am committed to improving health equity and access to care. My strong interpersonal skills and experience with multidisciplinary teams position me to effectively bridge clinical expertise, business operations, and community health advocacy.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
I specialize in developing quality dashboards, analyzing health data to inform strategic decisions, and translating complex healthcare information into actionable insights. My experience includes monitoring population health metrics, identifying gaps in care delivery, and implementing evidence-based interventions. This analytical approach, combined with my frontline healthcare experience, would enable me to contribute meaningfully to the Commission's health planning and policy development efforts.
20. (o) I understand if I am appointed to a seat that represents my district, I must maintain my residency and elector status throughout my terms to remain eligible.
21. Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Chula Vista Board, Committee or Commission
(o) No
22. If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
Not answered
23. Per Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.25.030, 1 understand:
-If 1 am currently serving on a board or commission, I must resign from my current board or commission if I am appointed.
-I must have served at least 12 months on my current board or commission in order to be appointed to another board or commission.
(o) I have read and acknowledged the above statement.
Are you, or have you been, involved in any local, civic, service or community groups? (o) No
25. If yes, please list them
Not answered
26. What do you hope to accomplish in the role of a Health Wellness and Aging Commissioner? (250 words or less)
I hope to leverage my healthcare leadership experience and quality improvement expertise to advance health equity and improve wellness outcomes for Chula Vista residents, particularly our aging population.
Having spent over a decade working in healthcare quality and patient safety, I understand how systemic improvements in care delivery can transform community health outcomes. Additionally, having cared for my aging father who had Parkinson's disease, this mission of helping the aging population is deeply personal and close to my heart. I've witnessed firsthand the challenges families face in navigating healthcare systems, accessing appropriate services, and maintaining dignity and quality of life for loved ones with chronic conditions.
My primary goals include:
Enhancing Access to Quality Healthcare: I want to work toward reducing barriers to healthcare access in our community, especially for seniors and underserved populations. My experience developing patient- centered programs and navigating complex healthcare systems, combined with my personal caregiving journey, positions me to identify gaps in services and advocate for solutions that meet the diverse needs of Chula Vista residents.
Promoting Healthy Aging Initiatives: I aim to support programs and policies that enable our aging population to maintain independence, health, and quality of life. Drawing from my experience in developing evidence-based care models and implementing cost-effective strategies, as well as my understanding of the real-world needs of families caring for aging loved ones, I can contribute to initiatives that address chronic disease management, fall prevention, mental health support, and other critical aging- related health concerns.
Building Strategic Partnerships: I want to foster collaboration between healthcare providers, community organizations, public agencies, and residents to create a coordinated approach to wellness and aging services. My track record of stakeholder engagement and building multidisciplinary partnerships can help strengthen the connections needed to address complex community health challenges effectively.
27. You may upload a resume in addition to your application (optional).
Deepa Kurup_Resume 12.5.25.pdf
28. The City understands meeting schedules and individual's availability may change. We ask that you consider the meeting schedule when submitting an application. (o) I have reviewed the Health Wellness and Aging Commission regular meeting date, time and frequency.
29. (o) 1 am familiar with the responsibilities of the Health Wellness and Aging Commission. I attest that the information I have provided is accurate and true.
30. (o) I understand that this application and any documents submitted in connection with the application process are public records and may be publicly disclosed.
31. Where did you hear about this vacancy?
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DEEPA KURUP, MSN/MBA, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB
OBJECTIVE Dedicated and detailed-oriented healthcare professional with a demonstrated history of success yielding optimal results with high reliability across the spectrum of quality, process & performance improvement, patient safety and regulatory compliance. Strong interpersonal skills, highly adept in identifying, engaging and retaining key stakeholders and building partnerships for the purpose of ongoing collaboration. Strong advocate for improving patient care and enhancing the delivery of care model in healthcare organization.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Lean/Six Sigma/A3 thinking/Team Building/Root Cause Analysis/EMR Optimization/ Workflow Enhancement/ Cost Efficiency Model/Team Building/ Problem Solver/Stakeholder Management/ Training and Education/ Project Management
EXPERIENCE SENIOR DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR TRANSPLANTATION
University of California Health System, San Diego CA
SEPTEMBER 2024-PRESENT
DIRECTOR QUALITY, COMPLAINCE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY University of California Health System, San Diego CA
april 2024 -September 2024
Accomplishments:
Partnered with the Executive Director of the program to identify correct staffing ratio for the transplant program and got approval to right size the program. • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and prepared for accreditation surveys and audits.
Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
Stepped in as the interim Executive Director and oversaw the development and management of the transplant center budget, including monitoring expense and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
QUALITY MANAGER
University of California Health System, San Diego CA
February 2018-March 2024
Accomplishments:
Designed and implemented a robust quality and regulatory program for the department of center for transplantation including the VAD program. • Hired and trained all new quality team members and currently managing a team of 6 staff to include quality specialist, regulatory specialist and data analysts. • Lead the Epic/Phoenix refueling project to optimize the use of EMR tools to increase patient safety and improve work efficiency for clinical team members. • Implemented a new On-Call staffing model by repurposing the overtime cost into a new staffing model to reduce staff burnout and improve organ allocation process. • Partner with the programmatic leadership to redesign the workflow through application of lean principle. This ongoing project will help standardize processes across all transplant program for 150+ clinical staff and physician leaders. • Oversee all the quality, process and performance improvement projects for the center from inception till implementation with monitoring plan for sustainability. • In partnership with the program leadership, implemented tiered Daily Engagement System for bidirectional communication between staff and leadership for the transplant center.
• Lead person from the transplant department for the institution wide initiative to reducing readmission rate.
• Improved efficiency for the department by advancing the skills of the data analyst to be report writers to help support the data request for clinical decision making. • Collaborated with Hospital Regulatory Affairs Department to establish Standard work for regulatory survey activity for transplant and VAD program. • Co-Author of abstracts at different quality and transplant society forum. • Active participation in The Alliance Transplant Mentorship Program. Currently mentoring 5 transplant quality professionals.
QUALITY MANGER
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, CA April 2016- February 2018
Accomplishments:
• Implementation of quality program for the pediatric transplant program under the guidance of the quality medical directors.
• Developed and implemented new policy/protocol/guideline based on evidence-based practice in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team • Successful completed of CMS survey within 6 months of implementation of the quality structure.
• Provide project management and facilitation expertise to negotiate timelines and priorities for projects, coordinate action plans and monitor results that are consistent with overall strategic and transplant specific imperatives. • Implemented utilization management to maximize patient outcome and minimize waste associated with specialty pharmaceutical for abdominal transplant. • Received CEO's award for "Exceptional Service and Contribution".
QUALITY CONSULTANT
Stanford Healthcare, Palo Alto, CA
July 2015- March 2016
Accomplishments:
• Designed and developed quality dashboards in EMR to monitor patient outcome. • Implemented evidence-based practice, quality outcomes and cost-effective strategies to develop new patient centered programs.
• Developed a robust data driven quality plan to monitor patient safety and improve outcome.
• Key consultant for the implementation of the Phoenix tool in Epic EMR for organ transplant program. This includes workflow design and data migration from the old database to Phoenix.
• Lead the process improvement projects for the center to be ready for regulatory survey. This included gap analysis, clinical team education on regulatory requirement, implementing new policies and improving documentation standards. • Recipient of The Glenn Matsuki Excellence in Mentorship Award in 2024 by The Alliance in Organ Donation and Transplantation
EDUCATION UNIVERISTY OF PHOENIX
Masters in Nursing and Masters in Business Administration in Healthcare, 2010
COLLEGE OF NURSING, BHILAI, INDIA
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 1999
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE:
Certificated Professional in Healthcare Quality (CHQ)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (LSSBB)
Certification in Informatics
California Board of Nursing Licensure
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Association for Healthcare Quality
Committee member of The Alliance's Transplant Quality Initiative America Society of Quality
American Nurses Association
REFERENCES Available upon request