Events

High Demand, High Impact: Exploring Healthcare Careers in the San Joaquin Valley

1:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025, | Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, Fresno CA

HireUC Alumni Career Summit (Virtual or Location TBA)

Part of the HireUC Alumni Career Summit, this panel will explore the real-world pathways and professional impact of healthcare careers across the Central Valley. UC alumni and regional leaders will share their career journeys, strategies for success, and insights into meeting healthcare needs in underserved areas.

Panelists include:

• Sylvia Jimenez, Director of Recruitment, Golden Valley Health Centers
• Brian Komoto, PhD ’81 UC San Francisco, UC Alumni Regent and CEO, Komoto Healthcare (moderator)
• Paul Lanning, ’90 UC San Diego, EdD, CFRE, CEO, HealthForce Partners California
• Michael Pierick, ’16 UC Merced, MAEE, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Degree Completion, UC Merced Extension

Whether you're a recent grad or mid-career professional, this session offers inspiration and actionable guidance for making a difference through healthcare.

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209 Heart & Stroke Walk

Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Lathrop, CA

HealthForce Partners will be at the 2025 209 Heart & Stroke Walk alongside our Northern San Joaquin Valley partners and local employers. Stop by our booth to say hello and learn how our programs, including HPPP are helping community members pursue careers in healthcare.

Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one or just coming out to learn more, we hope to see you there!

Register for the Walk