Pat has lived in Yolo County for two decades, most recently serving as a Chief Deputy Director for the California Department of Social Services. Prior to that role, she was the Assistant County Administrator for Yolo County for 6 years. Pat also had the privilege of working in the Legislature as a staff to the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services where aging issues were heard and supported. On a personal level, Pat served as the caregiver for her mother for seven years. Pat understand that the services and supports for this population have not grown commensurately with their increase as a share of the population, and although access to services has improved, for many, help remains out of reach. Innovation, collaboration and creativity are critical at the local level to ensure to meet their current and future needs. Pat welcomes the opportunity to assist as a Board member in meeting those challenges, supporting our aging residents as vibrant, thriving and integrated members of our community.

Kelli is a Davis native (now resides in Winters) and owns WeCare4Yolo, a non-medical in-home care company, as well as WeCare4Yolo SLS which supports adults with disabilities. While attending Davis High School, Kelli realized she wanted to be an entrepreneur and has been working for herself ever since. She attended Woodland Community College and finished her BA at Sacramento State University. She started the company six years ago when the growing requests she received as a private caregiver revealed an unmet need in her community. WeCare4Yolo now serves the elderly community and people recovering from surgery in Davis and the surrounding areas. They provide in-home careservices such as companionship, meal preparation, errands, and personal care. Kelli’s service orientation and dedication to this area is in part inspired by her Uncle Ralph Villanueva, who served Davis as a teacher, coach and counselor for many decades. Shewas drawn to the work of YHAA because of they work they due especially around collaboration. She has been a part of YHAA for the last 6 years.

Denise serves as chair of the YHAA Advocacy Committee and the Development/Fundraising Committee and is playing a key role in the planning of the Davis Adult Day Program and expansion of the Yolo Adult Day Health Center. As the former Chief of the Community-Based Adult Services at the California Department of Aging, Denise developed and implemented legislation and policy focused on the needs of and services for the elderly and disabled adults.  Denise was the 2016 recipient of the Senator John Heinz Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Adult Day Services (awarded by the National Adult Day Services Association [NADSA]). Denise is an avid organic gardener and loves to cook for family and friends using local, seasonal ingredients.

Dawn Myers has been the Program Director of Woodland Healthcare’s Yolo Adult Day Health Center since 1996. Before joining YADHC, Dawn was a Program Manager for the Area 4 Agency on Aging for two years, providing oversight to over 15 social service programs serving older adults. Dawn also serves on the board of the California Association of Adult Day Services after completing her term as statewide Board President. She is an appointee to the CA Dept. of HHS Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Committee, a 2005 graduate of the Sierra Health Foundation Health Leadership Program, a longtime member of the Yolo County Adult and Aging Commission, and was recognized as the 2011 Woman of the Year.

Patti has lived in Yolo County for 20 years and served the State of California for 40 years in policy and legislative roles for the Department of Social Services and Department of Health Care Services. She served as the Deputy Director for legislation at Social Services for 11 years, overseeing the analysis of hundreds of bills annually affecting programs and policies for aging and disabled populations, families, and children. Since retiring in 2015, Patti has been an active aging participant in the community, immersing herself in educational, creative, and health-centered activities to promote healthy aging. As a board member, Patti seeks to use her energy and experience to engage and enhance the well-being of our growing aging population.

Larry was born and raised in Davis, California and graduated from Sacramento State University with a degree in Business Administration (Accountancy). For the past seven years he has worked at Carbahal & Company in Davis as a Certified Public Accountant. By joining the board of directors for the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance, Larry hopes to use his accounting and finance background to help the YHAA serve the community as effectively as possible.

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