January 2, 2025
Dear Community Members,
It is with mixed emotions and genuine excitement that I announce I am stepping down from the role of Executive Director of Big Sur Health Center. With this change, I‘m pleased to introduce Kathie Lester who will take over as our new Executive Director in mid-January of this year.
As I turn over the reins to Kathie, I am confident knowing that the Health Center’s future will be in capable hands. Kathie’s extensive experience in healthcare and nonprofit leadership, combined with her genuine commitment to community advocacy, makes her the perfect person to lead us forward
I have no doubt that Kathie’s vision and leadership will guide the Health Center into a bright and promising future. Her passion, energy, and expertise align seamlessly with our values and the needs of our community. I know she will embrace the spirit of Big Sur with the same love and dedication that has always driven our work.
To help you get to know Kathie and welcome her into our Health Center family, we will be hosting several community events in the coming months. These gatherings will offer an opportunity to meet her, share your insights, and hear her vision for the future. As always, I am here to answer any questions you may have about this transition or the Health Center’s ongoing work.
While I will no longer serve as Executive Director, I want to assure you that my connection to the Health Center remains unwavering. During the transition, I will stay on as Executive Director Emerita, ultimately moving into the role of Grants Administrator. This new position will allowme to continue contributing to the sustainability and growth of the Health Center — a mission that remains near and dear to my heart.
The Health Center has been my passion for over 40 years since I moved to Big Sur. Every step of the way, I have been inspired by your unwavering support, the dedication of our outstanding team, and the resilience of those we serve.
Big Sur Health Center . . . Your Healthcare Partner for Life!
46896 Highway 1, Big Sur CA 93920 • A Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Corporation • TIN 77-0077112 • 831-667-2580 www.bigsurhealthcenter.org
Serving as Executive Director has been both an honor and a privilege. I am profoundly grateful for your trust, partnership, and the countless memories we have created together. The Health Center’s strength lies in the deep connections we have built, and I am confident that, with
Kathie at the helm, those connections will only grow stronger. Together, let us continue to ensure that the Health Center remains a leading example of compassion and caring for everyone in this remarkable community.
With deepest gratitude,
Sharen
Sharen Carey
Executive Director
Big Sur Health Center
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Thank you Sharen for your decades of service to our community. Your dedication to the Health Center has been amazing and helped so many of us when we most needed health care without having to drive hours to get it. Hope you get to enjoy a well deserved vacation!🙏🏝️