Board Members

Gerald Shefren, M.D.

President Jerry Shefren, M.D.

President, Sequoia Healthcare District

Education
• University Iowa–undergraduate school
• University Illinois College of Medicine–MD Degree
• George Washington University–Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology

Occupation
• Physician

Community Affiliations
• Member of the San Mateo Blue Ribbon Task Force
• Past member Board of Directors San Mateo Medical Association
• Member Board of Directors of The Fistula Foundation

Arthur J. Faro

Vice-President Art Faro

Email Director Faro

Vice-President, Sequoia Healthcare District

Education
• B.A. – University of Vermont
• M.B.A. – The George Washington University

Occupation
• C.E.O. – Sequoia Hospital (retired)

Community Affiliations
• Chair, Sequoia Hospital Board of Directors
• Past president, Sequoia Awards Board of Directors
• Honorary member, Sequoia Hospital Foundation
• Former board member, Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce
• Former board member, San Carlos Chamber of Commerce
• Past Chair, American Heart Association, Western States and San Mateo
• Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives

Kathleen M. Kane

Secretary/Treasurer Katie Kane

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Secretary/Treasurer, Sequoia Healthcare District

Education
• B.A. – University of San Francisco
• Certificate in Surgical Technology – Stanford University Medical Center

Occupation
• Human Resource Consultant – President, KMK Associates

Community Affiliations
• Secretary, Sequoia Hospital Board of Directors
• Board member, Redwood City Sequoia Awards
• Regional Planning Committee, CHW
• Chair, Redwood City 2020 Coordinating Council
• Vice Chair, Association of California Healthcare Districts
• Chair, Legislation Committee, Association of California Healthcare Districts

Kim Griffin