THE
HONORABLE
SHENG
THAO
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MAYOR
OF
OAKLAND
CITY
HALL
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1 FRANK
H.
OGAWA
PLAZA
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OAKLAND,
CALIFORNIA
94612
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(510)
238-3141
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[email protected]
Letter of Appointment
January16,2023
DearPresidentBasandmembersoftheCityCouncil:
PursuanttoCityCharterSection601,theMayorhasappointedthefollowingpersonasamemberofthefollowingboardorcommission,subjecttoCityCouncilconfirmation:
SugarSweetenedBeverageCommunityAdvisoryBoard
LesleyLathamtotheSugar-SweetenedBeverageCommunityAdvisoryBoardasamedicalprofessionalwhohaspublichealthexperienceand/orengagesinwholeorinpartintheprevention,diagnosis,treatment,orresearchof,oreducationaboutchronicdiseaseslinkedtotheconsumptionofsugar, toserveathree-yeartermthatbeganJune15,2023andendsJune14,2026,fillingaseatpreviouslyheldbyJuliaLiou.
Thankyouforyourassistanceinthismatter.
Sincerely,
MayorShengThao
Subm t Date: Jun 06, 2023
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Thank you for your work for our C ty, our ch dren, and ora hea th. Thank you for the opportun ty to app y for the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Adv sory Board to serve the C ty of Oak and. W th n th s br ef answer, I want to effect ve y mpart my exper ences and pass ons, wh ch have prepared me for th s work. I am a UCSF ped atr c dent st. Dur ng res dency, I served as Commun ty Outreach Ch ef, a ow ng me to work w th the San Franc sco Pub c Hea th Department and Cav ty Free SF to mp ement effect ve med a of ped atr c denta resources for the Bayv ew-Hunterspo nt. After my t me n San Franc sco, I moved to the East Bay, drawn by the r ch h story of B ack fam es n Oak and and the var ous cu tures that have successfu y ved together. As the commun ty hea th fe ow for The Oh o State Un vers ty, I worked w th the C ty of Co umbus to mprove ch dren's access to hea thcare. Dur ng the 2020 pandem c shutdown, I served on the front ne as Denta D rector of the A ameda Hea th System Eastmont C n c to retrof t the off ce for coronav rus precaut ons. I cont nue to advocate for equ ty n hea thcare and educat on because the ch dren of Oak and deserve t. I am opt m st c about our progress n protect ng ourse ves and mprov ng our awareness. Work s needed to cont nuous y nst these va ues of preserv ng the hea th of our commun ty by promot ng access b e resources. I have part c pated n prev ous sugar-sweetened beverages meet ngs and conferences s nce 2019 and spoke to the SSB aud ence n 2020 v a Zoom about the ntersect on of SSBs and ped atr c dent stry. Aga n, thank you for your t me and cons derat on. I ook forward to us ng my exper ence to serve my be oved C ty of Oak and best.
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EDUCATION Ju y 2017 – December 2020 Un vers ty of Ca forn a San Franc sco Ora and Cran ofac a Sc ences Master of Sc ence Ju y 2017 - June 2020 Un vers ty of Ca forn a San Franc sco Ped atr c Denta Res dency Ch ef of Commun ty Outreach 2019 August 2010 - May 2014 Texas A&M Un vers ty Bay or Co ege of Dent stry Doctor of Denta Surgery May 2007 - Ju y 2007 The Oh o State Un vers ty Co ege of Dent stry Nat onw de Ch dren’s Hosp ta Ped atr c Denta and Commun ty Ora Hea th Fe owsh p May 2007 - Ju y 2007 Cambr dge Un vers ty of Cambr dge, Eng and Department of App ed Mathemat cs and Theoret ca Phys cs Transport Phenomenon of L v ng Systems: Heat and Mass Transfer. Fe owsh p Aug 2005 - May 2010 The Un vers ty of Texas at Aust n Co ege of Eng neer ng B omed ca Eng neer ng focus n T ssue and Mo ecu ar Eng neer ng. Bache or of Sc ence CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING n DENTISTRY Apr 2020 - current Denta Board of Ca forn a Dent st L cense DDS104848 August 2014 - current Oh o State Denta Board Dent st L cense # 30.024332 w th Consc ous Sedat on Perm t. June 2014 Western Reg ona Exam nat on Board PASS November 2013 Nat ona Board Denta Exam nat on PASS Apr 2014 F rst Denta Home Tra n ng Texas State Department of State Hea th Serv ces June 2013 - Ju y 2013 Forens c Dent stry Tra n ng Texas A&M Bay or Co ege of Dent stry June 2012 - Ju y 2012 Ath et c Mouthguard Tra n ng Texas A&M Bay or Co ege of Dent stry PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS October 2023 ADA 164th Annua Sess on House of De egates Ca forn a State De egate September 2022 Ca forn a Denta Assoc at on Art and Sc ences of Dent stry Annua Convent on Speaker “Ora Hea th L teracy: Ach ev ng Pat ent Behav or Change Through Effect ve Commun cat on,” Sponsored by CDA Pub c Affa rs Ju y 2022 Nat ona Denta Assoc at on Speaker - CE Course Nat ona Conference- Phoen x, AZ “Ped atr c Dent stry for Genera Pract ces” October 2020 - October 2023 Un vers ty of Ca forn a Berke ey Schoo of Pub c Hea th Ora Hea th L teracy Ambassador Presented “Ut zat on and Imp ementat on of Off ce of Ora Hea th Ora Hea th L teracy Too k t” at Bay Area denta soc ety meet ngs. November 2020 –December 2022 A ameda Hea th System Eastmont We ness Center Denta D rector January 2019 – June 2022 Cav ty Free SF Med a Task Force Co-cha r D rected Propos t on 56 revenue for San Franc sco Bayv ew-Hunterspo nt med a campa gn promot ng opt mum ora hea th n ch dren. January 2019 – December 2020 Un vers ty of Ca forn a San Franc sco C n ca Research Dr. Pame a Den Besten San Franc sco, CA “Doub e-b nd, random zed case- contro c n ca to assess the eff cacy of dent fr ce conta n ng Edatham versus f uor de contro .” May 2016 – 2017 Oh o Comm ss on of M nor ty Hea th Co umbus, Oh o Med ca Expert Pane – D abetes Ser es Intern/Author D rector Ange a Corne us Dawson August 2014 - 2017 Nat onw de Ch dren’s Hosp ta Partners for K ds Co umbus, Oh o Dent st Prov de ped atr c denta care to dur ng day and n ght c n cs.
Ca respons b t es month y and on se ected Ho days. Ju y 2015 – November 2015 Maysv e Denta of Zanesv e, Oh o Inter m Lead Dent st August 2011 - May 2012 Bay or Co ege of Dent stry Tutor for Gross Anatomy and Neurosc ence courses May 2011 - Ju y 2011 Bay or Co ege of Dent stry Summer Pre- Denta Program Laboratory Instructor Instructed pre-denta students n prosthodont c wax ng and cast ng techn ques. August 2009 - May 2010 K net c Concepts, Inc. San Anton o and Aust n, Texas Sen or Des gner B omed ca eng neer ng sen or des gn project to create a mattress to red rect pressure of bedr dden hosp ta pat ents to prevent bed sores. Facu ty Adv sor Dr. Grady Ry ander III. Sponsor Dr. R.
Johnson of KCI. VOLUNTEER, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Ju y 2015 M ss on Tr p Treasure Beach, Jama ca Chr st an Denta Soc ety Lead Dent st for ped atr c care November 2014 - June 2017 Co umbus Pub c Hea th Department Co umbus, Oh o Vo unteer Dent st Prov ded emergency denta treatment four hours per month. November 2014 - June 2017 Centra Oh o Bus ness M nor ty Bus ness Assoc at on Co umbus, Oh o Off ce vo unteer A non-prof t organ zat on to prov de bus ness and econom c deve opment and educat ona serv ces to the Oh o m nor ty and d sadvantaged bus ness commun ty. August 2014 - December 2014 Progress ve Leadersh p Academy Co umbus, Oh o Part c pant and Graduate Deve opment program to groom young eaders to address the needs of the commun ty w th d gent p ann ng and act on. Senator Ray M er August 2014 - Present The Oh o State Un vers ty Co ege of Dent stry Hea th Outreach Mob e Exper ence Co umbus, OH Dent st Prov ded denta care to popu at ons of areas w th ow access to care n Greater Co umbus, Oh o. 2014-2020 G ve K ds a Sm e Commun ty Serv ce 2015-2020 Denta Prov der Oh o State Un vers ty and UCSF 2014 Event Coord nator Bay or Co ege of Dent stry Apr 2011, 2012, 2013 Impress ons Program Da as, TX Student Pane Coord nator and Lab Teach ng Ass stant Dr. Ern e Lacey May 2012 Emergency C n c at Bay or Co ege of Latham_CV_June_2023.pdf
Lesley Latham
Lesley Latham, DDS, MS
EDUCATION
July 2017 – December 2020 University of California San Francisco Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
Master of Science
July 2017 - June 2020 University of California San Francisco Pediatric Dental Residency
Chief of Community Outreach 2019
August 2010 - May 2014 Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery
May 2007 - July 2007 The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Dental and Community Oral Health Fellowship
May 2007 - July 2007 Cambridge University of Cambridge, England Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Transport Phenomenon of Living Systems: Heat and Mass Transfer.
Fellowship
Aug 2005 - May 2010 The University of Texas at Austin College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering focus in Tissue and Molecular Engineering.
Bachelor of Science
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING in DENTISTRY
April 2020 - current Dental Board of California
Dentist License DDS104848
August 2014 - current Ohio State Dental Board
Dentist License # 30.024332 with Conscious Sedation Permit.
June 2014 Western Regional Examination Board
PASS
November 2013 National Board Dental Examination
PASS
April 2014 First Dental Home Training
Texas State Department of State Health Services
June 2013 - July 2013 Forensic Dentistry Training
Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry
June 2012 - July 2012 Athletic Mouthguard Training
Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS
October 2023 ADA 164th Annual Session House of Delegates California State Delegate
September 2022 California Dental Association Art and Sciences of Dentistry Annual Convention Speaker
“Oral Health Literacy: Achieving Patient Behavior Change Through Effective Communication” Sponsored by CDA Public Affairs July 2022 National Dental Association
Speaker - CE Course
National Conference- Phoenix, AZ
“Pediatric Dentistry for General Practices”
October 2020 - October 2023 University of California Berkeley School of Public Health Oral Health Literacy Ambassador
Presented “Utilization and Implementation of Office of Oral Health Oral Health Literacy Toolkit” at Bay Area dental society meetings.
November 2020 –December 2022 Alameda Health System Eastmont Wellness Center Dental Director
January 2019 – June 2022 Cavity Free SF
Media Task Force Co-chair
Directed Proposition 56 revenue for San Francisco Bayview-Hunterspoint media campaign promoting optimum oral health in children.
January 2019 – December 2020 University of California San Francisco Clinical Research
Dr. Pamela Den Besten San Francisco, CA
“Double-blind, randomized case-control clinical to assess the efficacy of dentifrice containing Edathamil versus fluoride control.”
May 2016 – 2017 Ohio Commission of Minority Health Columbus, Ohio Medical Expert Panel – Diabetes Series Intern/Author
Director Angela Cornelius Dawson
August 2014 - 2017 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Partners for Kids Columbus, Ohio Dentist
Provide pediatric dental care to during day and night clinics.
Call responsibilities monthly and on selected Holidays.
July 2015 – November 2015 Maysville Dental of Zanesville, Ohio Interim Lead Dentist
August 2011 - May 2012 Baylor College of Dentistry
Tutor for Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience courses
May 2011 - July 2011 Baylor College of Dentistry
Summer Pre-Dental Program
Laboratory Instructor
Instructed pre-dental students in prosthodontic waxing and casting techniques.
August 2009 - May 2010 Kinetic Concepts, Inc. San Antonio and Austin, Texas Senior Designer
Biomedical engineering senior design project to create a mattress to redirect pressure of bedridden hospital patients to prevent bed sores. Faculty Advisor Dr. Grady Rylander III. Sponsor Dr. R. Johnson of KCI.
Lesley Latham, D.D.S, M.S. 2
VOLUNTEER, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
July 2015 Mission Trip Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Christian Dental Society
Lead Dentist for pediatric care
November 2014 -June 2017 Columbus Public Health Department Columbus, Ohio Volunteer Dentist
Provided emergency dental treatment four hours per month.
November 2014 - June 2017 Central Ohio Business Minority Business Association Columbus, Ohio Office volunteer
Non-profit organization to provide business and economic development and educational services to the Ohio minority and disadvantaged business community.
August 2014 - December 2014 Progressive Leadership Academy Columbus, Ohio Participant and Graduate
Development program to groom young leaders to address the needs of the community with diligent planning and action. Senator Ray Miller August 2014 - Present The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Health Outreach Mobile Experience Columbus, OH
Dentist
Provided dental care to populations of areas with low access to care in Greater Columbus, Ohio.
2014-2020 Give Kids a Smile Community Service
2015-2020 Dental Provider Ohio State University and UCSF 2014 Event Coordinator Baylor College of Dentistry
April 2011, 2012, 2013 Impressions Program Dallas, TX Student Panel Coordinator and Lab Teaching Assistant
Dr. Ernie Lacey
May 2012 Emergency Clinic at Baylor College of Dentistry Dallas, Texas Dental Provider
Dr. David Grogan
May 2012, 2013 United States Public Health Services Rio Grand Valley, Texas Dental Provider
Provided surgical, restorative, and preventive treatment to underserved populations along the Texas-Mexico border within Operation Lone Star.
Dr. Jon Clemetson and Dr. Stephen Crane.
July 2009 - November 2009 Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Austin, Texas Biomedical Sciences Consultant
Designed models and robotics of biological accuracy for the House of Torment attraction.
Lesley Latham, D.D.S, M.S. 3
LEADERSHIP
September 2014 - November 2015 The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Admissions Committee Member
Interviewed and voted on dental school applicants for acceptance.
August 2013 - December 2013 Baylor College of Dentistry Admissions Committee Student Consultant
Nominated by the student admissions department to evaluate applicants.
April 2011- Present Delta Sigma Delta, International Dental Fraternity Lambda Lambda Chapter
Member
Grand Master (President) 2012-2013
August 2010 - Present National Dental Association - Baylor College of Dentistry Member
An organization that provides a community for minority dental student to enhance academic and professional development.
2012 - 2013 Great Expectations – Baylor College of Dentistry Dallas, TX Professional mentoring group for Baylor College of Dentistry Students Mentor 2012-2014
2005 - 2010 The University of Texas Longhorn Marching Band Saxophonist
Saxophone Section Leader 2007-2008
Executed precise marching drills and virtuous musicality. March at halftime for UT football games, traveled to away games and bowls.
Played for the New Orleans Saint while temporarily San Antonio Saints during Hurricane Katrina. Longhorn band is a respected contributor to the Austin community and is known nationwide for excellence.
August 2005 National Society of Black Engineers
Vice president 2008-2009
Largest student organization in the nation. Strong liaison between engineering corporations and undergraduate engineering students for employment. Cultivated interest through campus fairs, design competitions, and mentor programs in high school minorities to obtain a STEM degree.
Lesley Latham, D.D.S, M.S. 4
AWARDS AND HONORS
July 2022 National Dental Association
Top 40 under 40
June 2020 UCSF Pediatric Dental Residency
Health Advocate
December 2014 Columbus City Council
Certificate of Honor and Recognition
Recognition of commitment to public service and community contributions.
December 2014 Office of the Mayor Columbus, Ohio
Michael B. Coleman
Certificate of Recognition for public service.
December 2014 United States House of Representatives Congressional Recognition for outstanding public service.
December 2014 The State of Ohio House of Representatives 130th General Assembly of Ohio
Recognition of leadership service in Ohio.
May 2014 The American Association of Public Health Dentistry Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health Award
Recognition of outstanding achievement in Dental Public Health.
April 2011 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Minority Access to Research Careers Award, Washington, D.C
Travel scholarship for dental students who exemplify academic success with an interest in Research in Biology. Supervised by Dr. Jayne Reuben.
April 2011 Hammond Trust Scholar – Baylor College of Dentistry Scholarship for first-year dental students.
July 2009 Highest Academic Achievement Award – Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program at Baylor College of Dentistry Dallas, TX
Award for the highest grade point average.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Public Health Dentistry
American Dental Association
Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity
National Dental Association
Ohio Dental Association
Greater Bay Area Dentists Society
San Francisco Society of Dentists
California Dental Association
California Society of Pediatric Dentists
References provided upon request.
Lesley Latham, D.D.S, M.S. 5
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 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
LESLEY LATHAM AS A MEMBER OF THE SUGAR-SWEETENED
BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION TAX COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, Section 601 of the City Charter provides that members of City boards and commissions shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirma tion by the affirmative vote of five members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No 86161 C.M.S., approved May 3, 2016, placed a mea sure on the November 8, 2016 ballot to impose a tax on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages; and
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Oakland adopted the Sugar-Sweetened B everage Distribution Tax Ordinance in the November 8, 2016 general municipal election; and
WHEREAS, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Ordinance establi shes the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Community Advisory Board (t he “Board”) and provides that the Board shall consist of nine (9) members servi ng not more than two consecutive three-year terms appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Ci ty Council in accordance with City Charter section 601; and
WHEREAS, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Ordinance (Oaklan d Municipal Code Section 4.52.080 (B)) provides that the Board shall be comprised of: At least three residents who live in areas disproportionately impacted by diseases caused by sugar consumption; two medical professionals-one medical and one dental with publi c health experience or who engage in whole or in part in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment or research of, or education about chronic diseases linked to the consumption of sugar; two parent s of current students of Oakland Unified School District (“OUSD”); and two members of the public with experience in addressing public health issues, related to diabetes, obesity and sugary drink consumption, community-based youth food and nutrition programs, school-based food and nutrition programs, oral health or early childhood nutrition; and
D AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
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CMS
2 WHEREAS, the Honorable Mayor Sheng Thao has appointed Lesley Latham to s erve a three-year term subject to confirmation by the City Council; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That pursuant to City Charter section 601, the City Council hereby confirms the Mayor's appointment of Lesley Latham to the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Community Advisory Board as a medical professional who has publ ic health experience and/or engages in whole or in part in the prevention, diagnosis, treat ment, or research of, or education about chronic diseases linked to the consumption of sugar, to serve a three-year term that began June 15, 2023 and ends June 14, 2026, filling a seat previously held by Julia Liou.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO,
JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
A T T E S T :
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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