Dear Friends, Our community has pulled together and remained resilie
nt in the face of challenges that at times seemed insurm ountable. During this holiday season we find ourselves facing a drama tic increase in COVID-19 cases, and lives are in the balan ce. As individuals and as a community, we need to renew our commitment to wearing masks, social distancing, hand hygiene and avoiding gatherings. Our actions now will impact what the future holds. The best gift you can give this holiday season is the gift of health and safety. To you and yours, stay safe. We’re here for you, and we’re all smiling under our masks. Sincerely, MASKED AND MIGHTY COALITION LEADERS
Dr. Dan Brennan, Pediatrician, Sansum Clinic Dr. Lynn N. Fitzgibbons, Infectious Disease, Cottage Health
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Dodds, Deputy Health Officer, Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
MASKED AND MIGHTY HEALTHCARE LEADERS Bob Freeman, CEO, CenCal Health Sue Anderson, President/CEO, Maria n Regional Medical Center Dana Goba, Central Coast Medical Association Henning Ansorg, MD, FACP, Health Officer, Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Ron Werft, CEO, Cottage Health Steve Popkin, CEO, Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Charles C. Fenzi, MD, CEO/CMO, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Cindy Blifeld, MD, Pediatrician, Lompoc Valley Pediatric Care Center
Kurt N. Ransohoff, MD, FACP, CEO/CMO, Sansum Clinic
MASKED AND MIGHTY EDUCATION LEADERS
Kevin G. Walthers, PH.D., President, Allan Hancock College Dr. Utpal K. Goswami, Superintendent/ President, Santa Barbara City College
Henry T. Yang, Chancellor, University of California Santa Barbara Gayle D. Beebe, President, Westmont College
Dr. Susan Salcido, Superintendent of Schools, Santa Barbara County Education Office MASKED AND MIGHTY CHAM BER OF COMM ERCE LEAD
Kristen Miller, CEO, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
ERS Glenn D. Morris, ACE, President & Chief Executive Officer, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce
Masked and Mighty Coalition: Healthcare, educator and business partners in Santa Barbara County have come together to educate, unite and incentivize all of Santa Barbara County to work together to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
16 MONTECITO JOURNAL
24 – 31 December 2020
