David B. Vliet

David comes to LifeLong with a wealth of experience in the community health center movement, most recently as the CEO of Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) in Hayward, CA. For more than seven years, David has led a strong team at TVHC, home to seven primary care clinics, three dental clinics, and three school-based health centers staffed by 300 health professionals.

From 2002 through 2012, prior to assuming the role of CEO at TVHC, David led Central Texas Community Health Centers, first as Chief Operating Officer for three years followed by seven years as CEO. Central Texas Community Health Centers is one of the largest community health center systems in the State of Texas.

David has co-led efforts to develop future diverse community health leadership at the local and nation level, forming “Conversations: Leadership Diversity”, a series of meetings and network of leaders of color across the health center movement. He is a frequent speaker at local, state and national forums and focuses on the development of tomorrows leaders.

Primary Job Responsibilities: Serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, with responsibility for all LifeLong programs and activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate by-laws, Board policies and contractual obligations. Provides input and recommendations to the Board on overall vision and direction, develops long-term relationships, and contributes to policy development and advocacy at the local, regional, state, and national levels.