News & Media

VEBA’s 30-minute Documentary featured on NBC 7 San Diego

Dec 13, 2021 – Watch California Schools VEBA’s 30-minute documentary, “Breaking the Stigma”, that premiered on NBC 7 San Diego. The VEBA Resource Center and The Honor Foundation joined together to help share stories about the mental health challenges veterans faced when transitioning from military to civilian life.

VEBA Featured in December 2021 Edition of Giving Back Magazine

Dec 1, 2021 — California Schools VEBA was featured in the December edition of Giving Back Magazine. The article celebrates the upcoming three year anniversary of the Mission Valley VEBA Resource Center and announces the exciting news of the Kearny Mesa location opening in early 2022.

Nancy Maldonado, Executive Director for the VEBA Resource Center, featured on Cover of San Diego Magazine.

Nov 1, 2021 – Nancy Maldonado, the VEBA Resource Center’s new Executive Director, was featured on the November 2021 cover of San Diego Magazine as part of their “Women Who Inspire Us” issue. The issue highlights 12 women who are leaders in their fields, have made their way in male-dominated industries, are serving as mentors to the next generation, and are working to make San Diego better.

Nancy was also a the keynote speaker for San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women event, an award ceremony celebrating the female changemakers, groundbreakers and visionaries that are leading San Diego.

Matt Bittner, Gallagher General Manager on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

Sep 27, 2021 – Matt Bittner, Gallagher General Manager on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable, discussing what employers should consider when selecting benefit packages for their employees.

Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, featured as one of this year’s Top Business Leaders Under 40

Jul 30, 2021 – The San Diego Business Journal has named Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, as one of this year’s “40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.”

VEBA Featured in July 2021 Edition of Giving Back Magazine

Jul 1, 2021 — California Schools VEBA was featured in the July edition of Giving Back Magazine. The article focuses on VEBA’s approach to holistic health care and highlights the many free resources available to VEBA Members.

VEBA Co-Medical Director, Dr. Lee Remington-Boone, Featured in San Diego Union-Tribune

Jun 22, 2021 — VEBA Co-Medical Director, Dr. Lee Remington-Boone, was featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune. She shared her story of when she was diagnosed with Stage 1 colon cancer, and talked about the importance of colonoscopies.

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

May 2, 2021 — Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Laura Josh was featured in San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable, an informative Q&A with SD’s top behavioral health professionals.

VEBA Co-Chair, Robin Watkins, Featured in Giving Back Magazine

Apr 30, 2021 — Robin Watkins, co-chair of California Schools VEBA, was featured in Giving Back Magazine. The article, titled “10 Things About Robin Watkins & California Schools VEBA”, provides the community with insight to who Robin is, and the work that VEBA and the VEBA Resource Center does.

Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Laura Josh and Matt Bittner in SDBJ’s People on the Move

Apr 26, 2021 — Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA’s, Laura Josh and Matt Bittner were both listed in San Diego Business Journal’s People on the Move.