Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Valerie Van Sande is an experienced professional with a diverse background in public health, customer advocacy, marketing communications, real estate, and project management. Currently serving as a COVID-19 Case Investigator and Contact Tracer at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department since August 2020, Valerie plays a crucial role in the frontline response to the pandemic, focusing on patient communication and disease prevention. Previously, at Citrix Systems, Inc., Valerie held multiple senior management roles, including overseeing the Global Customer Reference and Advocacy Program and managing communications strategies. Additional experience includes directing real estate for the Hutton Parker Foundation, consulting on construction projects, and leading a startup at ORCA Diagnostics Corporation. Valerie holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Arizona State University and a Marketing Certification from UC Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department's LinkedIn page! With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals and an annual budget of approximately $83 million, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse community, comprising around 420,000 residents. Our mission is clear: to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership, and science. At our core, we are proactive and multifaceted in our approach. From investigating disease outbreaks to conducting impactful health education campaigns, inspecting food establishments, and providing critical care to high-risk mothers, children, and underserved populations through our health clinics, we touch lives across various spectrums. During emergencies, we step up by staffing medical shelters, ensuring the safety and care of our residents. Additionally, our Animal Services program demonstrates our dedication to the well-being of our four-legged companions. We are the pulse of public health, offering a broad spectrum of services that include community-based programs, health care centers strategically positioned across the county, and a commitment to health equity for all. Discover more about our initiatives and the impact we create in Santa Barbara County by visiting our website: www.sbcphd.org. Join us in our journey toward healthier, happier, and more vibrant communities! #PublicHealth #CommunityWellness #SantaBarbaraCounty #SBCountyJobs