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VEBA General Manager Laura Josh Recognized as one of SDBJ’s SD500 – San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People for 2023

Nov 17, 2023 – We are honored to have our General Manager Laura Josh recognized as one of San Diego Business Journal’s SD500 – San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People for 2023! Over the past 14 years, Laura has driven innovation and growth for California Schools VEBA with a member-centric approach. As a result of her commitment to equitable access to top-quality care, VEBA is transforming the health care landscape for California public sector employees.

Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

Sep 18, 2023 – Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, was featured in September 2023 edition of The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. Laura joins San Diego’s top healthcare professionals for an informative Q&A on Open Enrollment.

VEBA Resource Center’s Dr. V featured in the SDBJ’s Women’s Healthcare Roundtable

Mar 13, 2023 – The VEBA Resource Center’s acupuncturist and holistic health doctor, Ioanna Vouloumanou, LAc DAOM (better known as Dr. V) has been featured in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women’s Healthcare Roundtable. In this issue, Dr. V provides thoughtful insight into women’s integrated health strategies, especially around perimenopause/menopause and how employers can better support women’s changing health care needs through their benefit offerings.

VEBA Co-Chair Robin Watkins Named SDBJ’s Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence

Mar 13, 2023 – California Schools VEBA Co-Chair and Representative, Robin Watkins, was recently selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence! With a passion for equitable and accessible healthcare, she has played a key role as a board member of California Schools VEBA.

Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

Sep 19, 2022 – Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. Laura joins the region’s top behavioral health professionals for an informative Q&A on Open Enrollment.

California Schools VEBA honored as ‘Healthy People 2030 Champion’

July 6, 2022 – California Schools VEBA has been recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion.

VEBA Featured in May 2022 Edition of Giving Back Magazine

May 1, 2022 – California Schools VEBA was featured in the May edition of Giving Back Magazine. The article celebrates May as National Educator’s Appreciation Month and VEBA thanks all of the education employees in the San Diego community.

Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

May 2, 2022 – Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. The issue focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month, and Laura joins the region’s top behavioral health professionals to discuss the importance of mental health care.

VEBA Featured in April 2022 Edition of Giving Back Magazine

Apr 1, 2022 – California Schools VEBA was featured on the cover and in an article in the April edition of Giving Back Magazine. The article celebrates the new VRC building being open for members and all of the exciting classes VEBA has to offer.

VEBA Co-Medical Director, Dr. Angie Neison, featured in SDUT Article on Gut Health

Dec 30, 2021 – Co-Medical Director of California Schools VEBA, Dr. Angie Neison, wrote an opinion article on the importance of gut health for the San Diego Union Tribune. Dr. Neison is a medicine physician at Sharp Rees-Stealy. She is double board-certified in Family and Culinary Medicine.