California Legislation and Its Impacts on Healthcare
Rachel Selleck
Chief Government Affairs Officer - Providence
Rachel Selleck is Providence’s Chief Government Affairs Officer responsible for state and local advocacy efforts across California. Rachel joined Providence in January 2023. Most recently, she came from CalOptima Health, a Medi-Cal Managed Care Organization, where she led government affairs, strategic planning and communications. She brings an extensive health care background having also served as the Chief of Staff at the Orange County Health Department. Rachel has a Masters degree in Public Policy from Pepperdine University and a Bachelors degree in Political Science from University of California, Berkeley.
Roy Leyvas
Roy Leyvas is a distinguished leader in the construction industry and a co-founder of RF10. Since 2002, he has made significant contributions to the field, with a specialized focus on healthcare construction beginning in 2007. Throughout his career as an Inspector of Record, Roy has led teams through major capital projects across California, from the Bay Area to San Diego. His extensive knowledge of the OSHPD jurisdiction has made him a sought-after expert for major clients, including Providence, CHOC, Rady, and Universal Health Services. Roy’s expertise and leadership have consistently driven successful outcomes in complex construction projects.
Senior Inspector of Record - RF10 Inspection
Ryan Berry
Executive Director of Construction - Providence
Passionate and solution-driven director with 20+ years of experience in project management for leading healthcare organizations. Expertise includes construction oversight, client relations, and strategic planning. Proven track record of leading diverse teams and exceeding performance targets workflows while promoting a positive culture in fast-paced work environments. Adept at cultivating relationships with team members and multilevel stakeholders to drive organizational growth.
Nadirah Wright
Vice President; PM/CM - Jacobs
Nadirah has been working in the construction industry for over 19 years and is responsible for the oversight, financial and execution of portfolio of projects, performance & development of her team members. She works with Jacobs sales team and participates in various sales activities to support Jacobs’s market growth. Nadirah has extensive experience working on major complex, large-scale, projects using integrated project delivery throughout California such as health campus master plans, inpatient and outpatient centers, existing and occupied spaces, medical treatment facilities, laboratories, offices, parking structures and central utility plants. Her focus is to ensure that these projects are delivered in alignment with the clients’ mission and vision. Nadirah enjoys spending all free moments with spending quality time her husband and 2 little girls.
Moderator: Genevieve West
Executive Vice President - Howard Building Corporation
Vice President - WCOE USA, California Chapter
Genevieve West is an Executive Vice President at Howard Building Corporation (HBC), a 100% employee-owned general contracting firm that specializes in interior commercial projects. In her role as EVP, Genevieve brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the forefront of the construction industry. With a career spanning over 20 years in construction management and project development, she is a driving force behind the company’s strategic planning and operational excellence in expanding HBC’s presence across Southern California. She is a strong advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion at HBC, and her efforts have yielded quantifiable results in practices related to hiring, retention, and community outreach. In 2020 Ms. West was nominated by the Orange County Business Journal as one of the top businesswomen in Orange County. The following year, she was nominated by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum as a Woman of Influence for her work as a Diversity Champion. She is a Board Member of Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE) and is Certified by the Center for Sustainability & Excellence as a Sustainability ESG Practitioner.