District 1 Commissioners
David Hurst
David Hurst is a Livermore resident joining the Public Health Commission with nearly 30 years of healthcare leadership experience including overseeing strategy development and community engagement for a large Medi-Cal health plan serving over 350,000 program participants in California's Central Valley. His work has engaged him in community and public health initiatives and substantial work with public agencies, nonprofit and grassroot organizations. He has a passion for developing community partnerships that promote health access and equity, increase stakeholder engagement, and improve social determinants of health. A resident of the Tri-Valley since 2015, he serves on the board for a regional food bank, United Way, and Livermore Pride. In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his dogs, reading, walking/hiking and is completing certification for health and wellness coaching.
Harsha Ramchandani
Chief medical officer Bay Area Community Health.
Dr. Harsha Ramchandani joined Bay Area Community Health, then called Tri-City Health Center, in April 2015. Dr. Ramchandani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with more than a decade of experience working in community and outpatient healthcare. At Bay Area Community Health (BACH), Dr. Ramchandani manages clinical teams in both Santa Clara and Alameda counties. As the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ramchandani works with neighboring hospitals and medical teams to improve care continuity, helping BACH become a leading patient-centered medical home in the Bay Area. Believing in health care equity, Dr. Ramchandani has improved healthcare access by utilizing mobile clinics for the area’s most vulnerable patients.