BCHD Advisory Committees

Beach Cities Health District’s public advisory committees have a direct impact on the health programs and services provided in the Beach Cities.

The Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) Board of Directors is seeking qualified residents of the cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach to serve on its advisory committees. Committee members serve two-year terms and have a direct impact on the health and wellness programs and services BCHD provides to the beach cities community. Youth Representatives are also encouraged to participate on the committees, but serve a one-year term.

To serve on a BCHD advisory committee, you must be a resident of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach, submit a formal application and be appointed by the board of directors. There is an active recruitment period every spring, but applications are accepted throughout the year and will be considered if there is a vacancy.

The application period for accepting applications is closed for adults and current high school juniors and sophomores.

Regular Committee (Adult) Application
Youth Representative Application
Youth Representative Volunteer Agreement Form

Community Health Committee

Responsible for assessing community health and wellness concerns, monitoring the availability of community health resources, and recommending programs, service areas and business ventures to promote high-quality standards of health in the Beach Cities.

Martha Koo, M.D. – BCHD Board Member
Michelle Bholat, M.D. – BCHD Board Member
Tom Bakaly – BCHD CEO
Kerianne Lawson – BCHD Chief Programs Officer
Howard Fishman – Former Hermosa Beach Mayor
Amanda Williamson – Account Manager
Sunni Won – Technology Consultant
Patricia Bellas, M.D. – The Children’s Clinic
Michael B. Van Scoy-Mosher – Medical Expert/Consultant
Debra Lotsetin – Attending physician
Mary Drummer – Registered Nurse
Maya– High School Student
Paige – High School Student

Strategic Planning Committee

Assists the board in formulating and fulfilling BCHD’s strategic vision, mission and goals on an annual basis. Additionally, the committee is responsible for overseeing the development of BCHD’s strategic plan, which is updated every three years.

Michelle Bholat, M.D. – BCHD Board Member
Vanessa Poster – BCHD Board Member
Tom Bakaly – BCHD CEO
Cristan Mueller – BCHD Chief Health Operations & Communications Officer
Lisa Gaudio – Marketing Consultant
Jeffrey Gaul – Account Manager
Lilly Hanna – Integrative Nutrition
Charlotte LeBlanc – CPA
Khiem Luu – Clinical Pharmacist
Christian Wendland – Health Care Partners
Ken Chaplin – Chief Marketing Officer
Susan Bremer Rossow – Amazon
Isabel – High School Student
Lila – High School Student

Finance Committee

Responsible for budget oversight, audit review, setting investment policies and business plan development. Members are expected to have demonstrated experience in finance, business or banking.

Jane Diehl – BCHD Board Member
Noel Chun, M.D. – BCHD Board Member
Tom Bakaly – BCHD CEO
Monica Suua – BCHD CFO
Gina DeRosa – CPA
Wayne Powell – Former Manhattan Beach Mayor
Cindy Smith – CFO
Eugene Solomon – City of Redondo Beach
Paul Reiner – Sutherland Global
Radiah Campbell – SCAN Health Plan
Noah Weiner – AmalgamRX
Travis Miller – UCLA Health
Liliana – High School Student
Kayla – High School Student

Properties Committee Advisors

Assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for managing District properties. The Committee Advisors are responsible for policy advice to the Board on property assets; acquisition, development, leasing and disposition of District properties; lease negotiation oversight; and, capital development plans.