National Advisors Network
NSDA's Advisors strengthen the special districts advocacy network and serve as peer to peer advisors for Districts across the Country. These Special District professionals provide perspective on current events and policies impacting their type of special districts, share the latest legislative and policy trends in their states, discuss pertinent industry trends, and best practices. This network also supports special districts by providing peer to peer opportunities and technical assistance.
See below for more information on NSDA Advisors Network:
Healthcare & Hospital
Advisors
- California – Ida Chan; Chief Executive Officer, Soledad Community Healthcare District
- California – Jon Cowan; Senior Director, Government Affairs and Community Partnerships, El Camino Healthcare District
- California – Christian Wallis; Chief Executive Officer, Grossmont Healthcare District
- Oregon – Charlie Tviet; Chief Executive Officer, Lake Health District
- Washington – Matt Ellsworth; Executive Director, Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts
- Washington – Phil Hardy; President, Collective Strategies & Communications
District/Public Finance
Advisors
- California - Dmitry Semenov; Ridgeline Strategies
- Oregon - David Ulbricht; Director, Special Districts Association of Oregon Advisory Services
Library
Advisors
- California - Jeanette Contreras; Library Director, Placentia Library District
- California - Jennifer Addington; District Director, Palos Verdes Library District
- Colorado -Polly Gallaghe; Colorado State Librarian
- Texas - Erica Richardson; District Manager, Benbrook Library District
- Texas - Michael Hardrick; District Manager, Forest Hills Library District
Mosquito, Vector, and Predator Control (MVPs)
Advisors:
- California - Ryan Clausnitzer; General Manager, Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District
- California - Peter Bonkrude; General Manager, Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District
- Florida - Dr. Lee Hoel; Executive Director, Lee County Mosqutio Control District
Park & Recreation
Advisors:
- California - Emily Ballus; General Manager, Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District
- Colorado - Scott Ledin; Executive Director, Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District
- Colorado - Yvonne Fischbach; Executive Director, Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District
- Oregon - Aisha Panas; Park Services Director, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
- Oregon - Skyler Archibald; Director, Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District
- Oregon - Don Horton; Executive Director, Bend Park & Recreation District
- Utah - Ben Hill; Executive Director, Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation District
- Wyoming - Lori Ibarra; Administrator, Tri-Cities Parks and Recreation District