David Hurst

David Hurst has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. David has held various roles in different companies, beginning their career in 1992. From 1992 to 1995, they worked as a Sales Manager for Stone Brothers & Associates, where they successfully drove advertising sales for a regional shopping center management company.

In 1992, Hurst also started working at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center as a Corporate Writer/Editor and Marketing Coordinator. David managed communication strategies, oversaw content development for publications, and led event coordination for the healthcare system until 1995.

Moving forward, Hurst joined Health Plan of San Joaquin in 1995, where they steadily progressed and eventually held the position of Vice President, Marketing and External Affairs. During their tenure, they significantly contributed to building the marketing and external affairs function for the regional health plan and public agency. David was responsible for managing various departments, including business development, marketing, communications, government relations, outreach and enrollment, grants administration, and community health promotion.

In 2019, Hurst became self-employed and worked as an Independent Consultant. Leveraging their extensive experience in healthcare, marketing, communications, and non-profit programs, they partnered with mission-focused organizations to provide strategic advice, consulting, project management, and program development expertise. Some of their projects included supporting marketing, branding, and advertising agencies targeting healthcare and managed care clients, as well as developing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion framework for a regional non-profit organization.

Most recently, in 2020, Hurst joined Valley Health Plan as the Director of Strategic Growth Initiatives. David played a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to drive the plan's growth. In 2021, they took on the role of Chief Business Development Officer, further contributing to the plan's business development initiatives.

Overall, David Hurst's work experience showcases their expertise in various areas, including marketing, business development, communications, and strategic planning in the healthcare industry.

David Hurst received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with a focus on Public Relations and Organizational Communications, from the University of the Pacific in 1991. Their education history also includes studies in Strategic Negotiation at the University of California, Davis, Nonprofit Board Leadership at the University of the Pacific, and Innovation and New Product Development at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Additionally, they hold a certification in Professional Health Care Management from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.