• Dave Chittum, CEO/President

    Provided executive leadership, enterprise solutions and long term vision for Community Outreach Medical Services, Inc., which is a CA based nonprofit Community Clinic. He also was the CEO for Outreach Community Medical Services, Inc. Dave managed , developed, modified and implemented technologies, clinic operations, procedures, protocol, staff capabilities , reporting and administration requirements -- to meet the standards and functionality for Community Clinic certification and qualify for FQHC status.

  • Darrell Priddy, CFO/Treasurer

    Financial systems leader with extensive hands-on experience supporting organizational growth and enterprise value by analyzing, designing, and implementing financial systems, processes, and controls, and achieving bottom line results. Proven record of working across all lines of business to modernize operational structures, delivering greater efficiencies and significant cost savings.

  • Candi Smith, Secretary

    Candi is passionate about joining teams positioned to better our society in community and various aspects of healthcare as 153 Initiative is doing. She deeply cares about diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), being a positive and productive part of the team, as well as, developing members of her team for greater performance whenever possible. Moreover, it's her goal to maintain the highest level of integrity and be trustworthy in the solutions she offers both internally and externally.

  • Julian Bond, Chairperson of the Board

    Senior Executive – State of California

    Julian is a retired United States Army Colonel with 29 years of active service. He has held senior advisory and executive positions in federal, state, county, and private agencies. He has been recognized throughout his career for his strong leadership, particularly in overseeing military formations, government accountability programs, veterans' health care, and housing programs. Julian is known for his strategic thinking, clear communication, and team-building skills, which have been crucial in effectively managing complex environments and assets. His expertise in program funding, fiscal stewardship, execution, modernization, and critical thinking skills have contributed to his success in implementing organizational change and improving operations.

  • George Kezios, Board Director

    Principal, the Law Offices of George Kezios

    The Law Offices of George Kezios has earned a solid reputation for providing Clients with Quality Legal Services for decades in a variety of legal areas including, Civil Rights, Healthcare, American Disability Act (ADA) and general Public Accommodations. Through his aggressive use of technology, vast experience, and dedication to a client's satisfaction, George has distinguished himself from his peers in the legal community.

  • Ron Lee, Board Director

    Executive Director, Agape Residential Recovery and Individual Counseling

    As Founder of Agape, Ron has taken the vision and beliefs to short term housing and recovery to new levels. This has given him the ability to provide individual care to those who need it the most. Agape Addiction Counseling was founded by a group of Addiction Specialists in Orange County, CA who believe they could provide individualized treatment in the field of addiction and mental health.

  • Shelle Malm, Board Director

    Chief Operations Officer / Chief Compliance Officer, MedCare Partners, Inc.

    Shelle has been in engaged in healthcare management operations with proven records of business results across the board, handling complex situations which are critical for accessing quality healthcare. Shelle has held many positions and currently is the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for a successful senior health plan. Shelle has served in many leadership positions with hospitals, IPA’s and health plans. She has also served as Chairperson of a well-known well respected multi-site nonprofit community clinic in Southern CA bringing her passion on maintaining focus on providing quality care to the underserved populations.

  • Paul Blakely, Advisor

    Co-Founder, Four Faces

    Paul Blakely is a business savvy creative marketer with leadership experience in CPG and SaaS companies. After working with food distribution for several years managing promotional sales and analyzing sales & business trends for the largest retail chain in America, he led the marketing efforts for almost a decade at an innovative tech business, he drove all facets of B2B marketing. He also developed business and marketing strategies for several tech startup businesses and established unique partnerships with tech giants such as Adobe.

  • Collin Lee, Advisor

    Co-Founder, Four Faces

    Collin Lee is a marketing professional with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of marketing and advertising, from traditional advertising to digital experiential marketing. For the past 8 years, he had worked on health technology projects where he found new passion for public health. His entrepreneurial passion has also led him to found an advertising agency, a marketing consulting firm and an entertainment company. He possesses a rare combination of a scientifically trained mind, thanks to his aerospace engineering education, and a creative mind, shaped by his years in advertising — A real rocket-scientist-turned-marketer.

  • Damjan Krajacic, Advisor

    Founder & Lead UX Strategist, ActiveColor

    Damjan has over 20 years experience as a creative director and UX strategist, designing complex user interfaces, intricate websites and UX heavy systems. He has helped organizations such as USC, Cal State, UChicago Medicine and ACS create pristine experiences and has been passionately involved in med-tech app development the last few years, with a goal of making the digital health experience be both resourceful and delightful.