Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy Advisory Committee Application
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Wilfred
Garand
City
Thousand Oaks
State
CA
Zip Code
91362
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Community Memorial Healthcare
Ventura
California
VP Planning & Managed Care
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Why are you interested in serving on this board or committee?* Briefly describe the experience, skills, or talents you have that you believe will be beneficial to the work of this board or committee.*
Summary of duties:(?) Not-for-profit integrated health system with two acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facility and 20 physician clinics.
Negotiated contracts for terms and conditions of business relationship and reimbursement with health plans.
Led Community Health Needs Assessment and health equity efforts in collaboration with area health systems through Ventura County Community Health Improvement Collaborative.
Physician business ventures including Cardiovascular Co-management Company and Medicare Accountable Care Organization.
Strategic Planning for health system.
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Ventura County Community Health Improvement
Collaborative
Ventura
CA
Founding Member
Regional community health initiative to conduct health needs assessment and execute health improvement strategies for 850,000 population service area.
Provided executive leadership to form and launch collaboration with public health, health plan, community and health system partners.
Identified opportunities that led to national recognition through programs including the American Hospital Association’s Hospital Community Collaborative and Centers for Disease Control’s Pilot to Measure Racism.
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Communities Lifting Communities
Los Angeles
CA
Founding Board Member, Treasurer
Not-for-profit initiative of the Hospital Association of Southern California to reduce health disparities and improve community health in Southern California.
Participated in development to assist hospitals, community health centers, Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, community stakeholders and public health departments to address social determinants of health through effective care coordination and cross sector collaboration.
Served as a strategic interface between CLC and regional collaborative.
I am a fifteen year resident of the City of Thousand Oaks with two sons who graduated from Westlake High School and college. As an avid outdoorsman I make regular use of the hiking trails most notably in the Simi Peak and Boney Mountain areas.
I believe that public access to wild spaces enhances personal commitment to conserving our natural environment.
My career is dedicated to meeting the needs of the underserved. Enjoyment of our natural spaces improves the health of participants and the larger community.
As a career business executive I understand the need to balance diverse and sometimes competing interests to achieve equitable outcomes for all affected parties. • Please list all relevant work and volunteer experience, including on City boards or committees, the dates of your involvement, and note any leadership roles that you held.* A resume is
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• All information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. • If appointed, I understand it is my responsibility to notify the City of changes that would affect my membership on the board. • If appointed, I understand that I will be required to submit a Conflict of Interest filing with the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
• I recognize that Board membership requires my attendance at meetings and/or events. I am willing and able to make this commitment of time and effort to serve.
• I understand that the Public Records Act (PRA) allows for public review of this application. • I am not an official or employee of the City of Thousand Oaks.
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above statements.
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The skills that I will bring to the advisory committee include: planning, financial analysis, negotiation and community building.
I research issues, do my homework and come prepared.
I am highly collaborative, work well under pressure and focus on consensus building in a committee environment.
Social Services Ad Hoc Committee, City of Thousand Oaks - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds and Social Services Endowment Fund (SSEF) City funds Chair, 2017-2018 Thousand Oaks, CA
Vice Chair, 2015-2016
Reviewed grant applications and presented funding recommendations to the City Council Advocated for structured grantee program evaluation and joint applications from smaller organizations
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Westlake High School Football
Parent Volunteer 2015-2018
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Westlake High School Band and Regiment
Parent Volunteer 2015-2018
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Westlake High School LaCrosse
Parent Volunteer 2014-2017
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AYSO Assistant Referee
Rancho Palos Verdes 2006-2011
Thousand Oaks 2012-2013
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Flag Football Team Manager
Rancho Palos Verdes 2011
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garand2024 Resume.PDF 92.43KB
Certification
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8/6/2024
Wilfred
Garand