The California Endowment
Nicole Teunisse has a diverse background in human resources, with significant experience in leadership roles. Nicole is currently serving as the HR Director at The California Endowment since June 2021. Prior to that, Nicole worked as the Director, HR Strategic Partner at City of Hope from July 2016 to June 2021. Nicole also held the position of Vice President Human Resources at Tacori from May 2014 to July 2016, where they led the strategic planning, development, and leadership of all HR initiatives. Before that, they served as the Human Resources Director at CIGNA from February 2008 to May 2014. Nicole has also worked as the Vice President, Human Resources at CB Richard Ellis from April 2004 to October 2007, where they led the Organizational Development, Diversity, and Employee Relations departments. Nicole began their career at Raytheon, where they served as an HR Manager for their Space and Airborne Systems division from 1999 to 2004. Overall, Nicole Teunisse brings extensive experience in HR leadership and strategic planning to their current role.
Nicole Teunisse attended the University of Southern California from 1990 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Linguistics.
The California Endowment
The California Endowment is a $4B+ private, statewide health foundation established in 1996 whose mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. We're changing the narrative around health to ensure health and justice for all. And each day we, along with our community partners, seek ways to improve the state of health in California. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, we have regional offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, and San Diego, with program staff working throughout the state. We challenge the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for people's health. Instead, we believe that health happens in neighborhoods, schools, and with prevention.