Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Confirmation of Colleen Chawla as Chief of San Mateo County Health
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to confirm Colleen Chawla as Chief of San Mateo County Health.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The County has conducted a nationwide recruitment for the position of Chief of Health System. Ms. Chawla has been nominated by the County Executive as the best candidate for this position based on over 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading multi-faceted health organizations and systems, including her recent role as Agency Director of Alameda County Health, providing executive leadership to Alameda’s largest agency covering services that include public health, behavioral health, environmental health, homelessness, emergency medical services and indigent care. Prior to Alameda County, she also served as Deputy Director at San Francisco Public Health.
Ms. Chawla holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California and a Master of Public Administration/Health Services Administration from the University of San Francisco. Ms. Chawla’s expansive health and executive leadership experience will serve the County and community well today and into the future.
The Charter requires the Board of Supervisors to confirm appointments of department heads nominated by the County Executive. Ms. Chawla will start her new role on February 18, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The compensation and benefits for this position are set forth in the County’s Resolution establishing the salary and benefits for the unrepresented Management Employees of the County and the Master Salary Resolution approved by this Board.