Letter of Reappointment
November7,2023
DearPresidentBasandmembersoftheCityCouncil:
PursuanttoCityCharterSection601,theMayorhasreappointedthefollowingpersonsasmembersofthefollowingboardorcommission,subjecttoCityCouncilconfirmation:
CHILDREN’SFAIRYLANDBOARD
Dr. JavayRosstotheChildren'sFairylandBoard,toserveafour-yeartermthatbeganonJuly2,2021andwillendonJuly1,2025,fillingtheseatpreviouslyheldbyherself.
Thankyouforyourassistanceinthismatter.
Sincerely,
MayorShengThaoCityofOakland
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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE 07/13-present UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Primary Care and Adolescent Medicine Clinics Attending Physician Director of the Resident Continuity Clinic EDUCATION 06/12-
06/13 Pediatric Chief Resident, Children's Hospital Oakland 06/09-06/12 Pediatric Residency Candidate, Children's Hospital Oakland 08/05-06/09 Doctor of Medicine, Charles Drew University/UCLA Medical Education Program 08/01-05/05 Bachelors of Science, Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana RECENT
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2015, 2016 Outstanding
Community Physician Award 2013-2015 National Health Service Corps Physician Loan Repayment Program 2012 Children's Hospital Oakland Outstanding Resident Award 2009 Dr. Charles R. Drew Scholarship of Excellence 2008 AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship -15 scholarships are awarded to 3rd year medical students entering their 4th year of medical school. The selection criteria for recipients is based on academic achievement & financial need. 2008 Letter of Distinction in Pediatrics and Ambulatory Medicine & Family Medicine 2007 Dr. Melba Merritt Fields Memorial Scholarship 2007 Auxiliary to the Golden State Medical Association Scholarship 2006 Rebecca Lee, M.D. Scholarship PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2009-present
American Academy of Pediatrics 2008-present Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honors Society 2005-present Tri-Beta Biology Honors Society 2005-present Kappa Gamma Pi Honors Society 2006-2009 Student National Medical Association 2006-2009 Association of Black Women Physician STATE LICENSES 2012-present American
Board of Pediatrics Certification 201 0-present California State Medical License RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Sept 2015-present STep-Up
Yellow Zone Inhaled CorticosteroidS to Prevent Exacerbations (STICS): Children's Hospital Oakland site Primary Investigator 2007-2008 Senior Research Thesis, Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science (Mentor: Sheba George, PhD) Administered nearly 100 surveys to eligible women in Los Angeles. The goal of this project was to understand reasons why eligible African-American women consistently fail to utilize free mammogram programs in Los Angeles. Summer 2006 Medical Student Researcher, Harbor/UCLA Dept of Family Medicine (Mentors: Gilberta Granados, MD, MPH & Jyoti Puvvula, MD, MPH) Performed a community health needs assessment via door-to-door surveys in Wilmington, California. This is a community with a large uninsured & underinsured immigrant population. 2004-2005 Undergraduate Student Researcher, Xavier University of Louisiana Dept. of Microbiology (Mentor:
Shubha Kale-Ireland, PhD) Funded through the US Food and, Drug Administration, our lab studied the effect of heavy metals (commonly found in drinking water) on L 1 retrotranspositon in mouse cervical tissue cells. Students in this lab were able to grow and cultivate live tissue cell lines as well as conduct experiments with various concentrations of heavy metals. POSTER PRESENTATIONS March 2009 Poster Session:
UCLA Senior Scholarship day poster Presentation, "An Assessment of Participation in a Free Mammogram Program by Unisured and Underinsured African-American Women in Los Angeles County" September 2004 Poster Session: 2nd International Symposium on Recent Advances in Environmental Health Research (Jackson, MS) "The L 1 Retrotranspositional Stimulation by Particulate and Soluble Cadmium Exposure is Independent of the Generation of DNA Breaks" VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE July 2016 FriendX of Africa,
Medical Mission, Tanzania Provided health screenings and medical care during a 5 day Health Fair, serving over 1200 patients in the community of Tanga, Tanzania Feb 2016-present City of Oakland Head Start Advisory Board -Sit on the board that advises and makes recommendations for the city's Head Start program, which provided low income families with early education and child care services. April 2013- present Kerry's Kids -Monthly mobile clinic for homeless and underserved patients August 2011-present Javay Ross, MD Page 2 of 4
Children's Hospital Oakland, "Asthma Camp" - Health screenings to check kids into camp, facilitating various activities (carnival, talent show), worked in camp infirmary. Dec 2010 -present Children's Hospital Oakland, "Adopt a Family" - Helped organize and deliver gifts to underprivileged families of Primary Care patient population during the holiday season. June 201 0-present Children's Hospital Oakland, "Reach Out and Read" - Organize and supply books to children at their well child check appointments July 2008-2009 Drew/UCLA Class of 2009 Class President -Organized various fundraising projects, social activities and graduation events (including the class banquet). June 2008 Doctors Back to School -Sponsored by the AMA Minority Affairs Consortium, this program aims to, "Raise awareness of the need for more minority physicians & to encourage children from underrepresented minority groups to look at medicine as a career option." As a medical student participant, I visited several public schools in Compton, CA & helped to motivate school aged children to pursue a career in the health sciences. April 2008 All People's Christian Center Community Health Fair Volunteer -Volunteered at a booth responsible for diabetes, hypertension, asthma & high cholesterol education & awareness. Participants were provided with literature on various diseases as well as pharmacy discount cards. This was in conjunction with the Association of Black Women Physician. October 2007 Student National Medical Association Regional Meeting Volunteer Served as a mock interviewer for pre-medical students preparing for the medical school application process, a workshop designed by SNMA's pre-medical student mentorship program. Also sat on a panel of medical students & answered various questions from a large group of pre-medical students about the medical school application process & life as a medical student. April 2007 Project Bunny Committee Coordinator -Sponsored by the Drew/UCLA chapter. of SNMA, this program worked in conjunction with several Head Start Preschools in Compton, CA to provide children with an Easter egg Hunt & an afternoon filled with other activities such as face painting & story time. I was in charge of shopping for and organizing prizes and gift bags which were handed out to the 200 plus children that participated in the days festivities. February 2007 SNMA Black History Month Program Committee Member -Assisted in organizing a program designed to celebrate black history month & the contributions of African-Americans to the field of medicine. I created programs, helped to organize a fashion show & worked with the Office of Academic Enrichment to obtain funding for food. June-August 2006 Harbor-UCLA Summer Urban Health Fellowship -A 6 week summer fellowship program run by the Harbor/UCLA Family Medicine department brought family medicine residents, medical students, pre-medical students & high school students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences together for a summer of mentoring, community health education, health fairs, health advocacy & health disparity research. I mentored both pre-medical and high school students & helped to organize two community health fairs. I also participated in a health summit where I was part of a talk which focused on the findings of our research and was presented to physicians at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center . April 2006-2009 UCLA Mobile Clinic Medical Student Volunteer -Provided medical week from a mobile truck trailer parked in a West Hollywood neighborhood.
This is an area with a large homeless, HIV positive, transgender & transsexual population. As a medical student volunteer, I take histories and perform physical exams on patients that register with the clinic.
Common chief complaints range from flu-like symptoms to alcohol withdrawal. February 2006-2007 Student National Medical Association Chapter Co- President -Assisted in organizing various events aimed at recruiting & supporting African-American students in medicine. I helped to organize the "welcome back" bbq, fundraising projects, Christmas gift donation projects, and lunch time lectures. The brew/UCLA chapter of SNMA, one of the most active chapters in the region, won 2006-2007 chapter of the year at the 2007 SNMA National Convention. March 2006 Secrets to Success Physician Recruitment & Co Coordinator -Served on a committee which coordinated a program designed to create long-lasting mentorship's between minority medical students & minority UCLA alumni physicians. 2005- 2007 Project Santa Claus Event Committee Coordinator -Sponsored by the Drew/UCLA chapter of SNMA, this annual program provides Christmas gifts & a fun-filled day to all registered children in the Carson, Compton & Javay Ross, MD Page 3 of 4
Willowbrook areas. I have headed both the entertainment and participant recruit committees. This has entailed tasks ranging from booking a DJ to arranging for special appearances by the Magic Johnson Foundation. Participants enjoyed a day filled with great music, snacks, games & a visit from Santa Claus, who handed out the gifts. ·
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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
07 /13-present UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Primary Care and Adolescent Medicine Clinics
Attending Physician
Director of the Resident Continuity Clinic
EDUCATION
06/12-06/13
06/09-06/12
08/05-06/09
08/01-05/05
Pediatric
Chief Resident, Children's Hospital Oakland
Pediatric Residency Candidate, Children's Hospital Oakland Doctor of Medicine, Charles Drew University/UCLA
Medical Education Program
Bachelors of Science, Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana
RECENT AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2015, 2016 Outstanding Community Physician Award
2013-2015 National Health Service Corps Physician Loan Repayment Program 2012 Children's Hospital Oakland Outstanding Resident Award 2009 Dr. Charles R. Drew Scholarship of Excellence
2008 AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
2008
2007
2007
2006
-15 scholarships are awarded to 3rd year medical students entering their 4th year of medical school. The selection criteria for recipients is based on academic achievement & financial need.
Letter of Distinction in Pediatrics and Ambulatory Medicine & Family Medicine
Dr. Melba Merritt Fields Memorial Scholarship
Auxiliary to the Golden State Medical Association Scholarship Rebecca Lee, M.D. Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2009-present
2008-present
2005-present
2005-present
2006-2009
2006-2009
STATE LICENSES
2012-present
20 1 0-present
American Academy of Pediatrics
Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honors Society
Tri-Beta Biology Honors Society
Kappa Gamma Pi Honors Society
Student National Medical Association
Association of Black Women Physician
American Board of Pediatrics Certification
California State Medical License
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Sept 20 IS-present
2007-2008
STep-Up Yellow Zone Inhaled CorticosteroidS to Prevent
Exacerbations (STICS): Children's Hospital Oakland site Primary Investigator
Senior Research Thesis, Charles Drew University of Medicine & Summer2006
Science (Mentor: Sheba George, PhD) Administered nearly 100 surveys to eligible women in Los Angeles. The goal of this project was to understand reasons why eligible African-American women consistently fail to utilize free mammogram programs in Los Angeles.
Medical Student Researcher, Harbor/UCLA Dept of Family
Medicine (Mentors: Gilberta Granados, MD, MPH & Jyoti
Puvvula, MD, MPH) Performed a community health needs
assessment via door-to-door surveys in Wilmington, California.
This is a community with a large uninsured & underinsured immigrant population.
2004-2005 Undergraduate Student Researcher, Xavier University of Louisiana Dept. of Microbiology (Mentor: Shubha Kale-Ireland, PhD) Funded through the US Food and Drug Administration, our lab studied the effect of heavy metals (commonly found in drinking water) on L1 retrotranspositon in mouse cervical tissue cells. Students in this lab were able to grow and cultivate live tissue cell lines as well as conduct experiments with various concentrations of heavy metals.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
March 2009
September 2004
Poster Session: UCLA Senior Scholarship day poster Presentation, "An Assessment of Participation in a Free Mammogram Program by Unisured and Underinsured African-American Women in Los Angeles County"
Poster Session: 2nd International Symposium on Recent Advances in Environmental Health Research (Jackson, MS) "The L1
Retrotranspositional Stimulation by Particulate and Soluble Cadmium Exposure is Independent of the Generation of DNA Breaks"
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
July 2016 FriendX of Africa, Medical Mission, Tanzania
Feb 2016-present
Provided health screenings and medical care during a 5 day Health Fair, serving over 1200 patients in the community ofTanga, Tanzania
City of Oakland Head Start Advisory Board
-Sit on the board that advises and makes recommendations for the city's Head Start program, which provided low income families with early education and child care services.
April2013-present Kerry's Kids
-Monthly mobile clinic for homeless and underserved patients August 2011-present Children's Hospital Oakland, "Asthma Camp" - Health screenings to check kids into camp, facilitating various activities (carnival, talent show), worked in camp infirmary.
Dec 2010 -present Children's Hospital Oakland, "Adopt a Family" - Helped organize and deliver gifts to underprivileged families of Primary Care patient population during the holiday season.
June 2010-present Children's Hospital Oakland, "Reach Out and Read" - Organize and supply books to children at their well child check appointments
July 2008-2009 Drew/UCLA Class of2009 Class President
June 2008
April2008
October 2007
April2007
-Organized various fundraising projects, social activities and graduation events (including the class banquet).
Doctors Back to School
-Sponsored by the AMA Minority Affairs Consortium, this program aims to, "Raise awareness of the need for more minority physicians & to encourage children from underrepresented minority groups to look at medicine as a career option." As a medical student participant, I visited several public schools in Compton, CA & helped to motivate school aged children to pursue a career in the health sciences.
All People's Christian Center Community Health Fair Volunteer -Volunteered at a booth responsible for diabetes, hypertension, asthma & high cholesterol education & awareness. Participants were provided with literature on various diseases as well as pharmacy discount cards. This was in conjunction with the Association of Black Women Physician.
Student National Medical Association Regional Meeting Volunteer -Served as a mock interviewer for pre-medical students preparing for the medical school application process, a workshop designed by SNMA's pre-medical student mentorship program. Also sat on a panel of medical students & answered various questions from a large group of pre-medical students about the medical school application process & life as a medical student.
Project Bunny Committee Coordinator
-Sponsored by the Drew/UCLA chapter of SNMA, this program worked in conjunction with several Head Start Preschools in Compton, CA to provide children with an Easter egg Hunt & an afternoon filled with other activities such as face painting & story February 2007
June-August 2006
April2006-2009
time. I was in charge of shopping for and organizing prizes and gift bags which were handed out to the 200 plus children that participated in the days festivities.
SNMA Black History Month Program Committee Member
-Assisted in organizing a program designed to celebrate black history month & the contributions of African-Americans to the field of medicine. I created programs, helped to organize a fashion show & worked with the Office of Academic Enrichment to obtain funding for food.
Harbor-UCLA Summer Urban Health Fellowship
-A 6 week summer fellowship program run by the Harbor/UCLA Family Medicine department brought family medicine residents, medical students, pre-medical students & high school students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences together for a summer of mentoring, community health education, health fairs, health advocacy & health disparity research. I mentored both pre medical and high school students & helped to organize two community health fairs. I also participated in a health summit where I was part of a talk which focused on the findings of our research and was presented to physicians at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Mobile Clinic Medical Student Volunteer
-Provided medical week from a mobile truck trailer parked in a West Hollywood neighborhood. This is an area with a large homeless, HIV positive, transgender & transsexual population. As a medical student volunteer, I take histories and perform physical exams on patients that register with the clinic. Common chief complaints range from flu-like symptoms to alcohol withdrawal.
February 2006-2007 Student National Medical Association Chapter Co- President -Assisted in organizing various events aimed at recruiting & supporting African-American students in medicine. I helped to organize the "welcome back" bbq, fundraising projects, Christmas gift donation projects, and lunch time lectures. The Drew/UCLA chapter of SNMA, one of the most active chapters in the region, won 2006-2007 chapter of the year at the 2007 SNMA National Convention.
March 2006 Secrets to Success Physician Recruitment & Co-Coordinator -Served on a committee which coordinated a program designed to create long-lasting mentorship's between minority medical students & minority UCLA alumni physicians.
2005-2007 Project Santa Claus Event Committee Coordinator -Sponsored by the Drew/UCLA chapter of SNMA, this annual program provides Christmas gifts & a fun-filled day to all registered children in the Carson, Compton & Willowbrook areas.
I have headed both the entertainment and participant recruit committees. This has entailed tasks ranging from booking a DJ to arranging for special appearances by the Magic Johnson
Foundation. Participants enjoyed a day filled with great music, snacks, games & a visit from Santa Claus, who handed out the gifts.
1 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR SHENG THAO
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JAVAY ROSS
AS A MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN’S FAIRYLAND BOARD
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70531 C.M.S. authorizes the creation of the Children's Fairyland Board of Directors (the "Board") and Resolution Nos. 79001 C.M.S. and 87723 C.M.S. amend the composition of the Board; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 87723 C.M.S. and the Bylaws of Children's Fairyland state that the Board consists of 15 members, 11 appointed by the Board and four appointed by the City of Oakland, three appointed by the Mayor and c onfirmed by the City Council and one a City Administrator's designee; and
WHEREAS, the current Bylaws of Oakland Children 's Fairyland, Inc. provide that the board member “Directors” shall not serve more than two consecutive four -year terms, and individuals seeking reappointment after serving two consecutive terms may do so after a one-year period following the expiration of their previous term; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws of Oakland Children's Fairyland, Inc. provide that the purpose of Children’s Fairyland, Inc. is to assist Children's Fairyland by providing funds and services, operate Children’s Fairyland, develop, cultivate and a dvocate greater public in terest in Children's Fairyland, and receive grants and donations on behalf of Children’s Fairyland; and WHEREAS, the Board exercises the corporate pow ers and manages all activities and affairs of Children’s Fairyland, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Mayor Sheng Thao has reappointed Dr. Javay Ross to serve a four-year term, subject to confirmation by the City Council; now therefore be it
2 RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby co nfirms the Mayor’s reappointment of Dr.
Javay Ross to the Children's Fairyland Board, to serve a four-year term that began on July 2, 2021 and will end on July 1, 2025, filling the seat previously held by herself.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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