Chief Executive Officer, LifeLong Medical Care

David Vliet brings a wealth of leadership experience in the community health center movement, most recently as the CEO of Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) in Hayward, CA. For more than seven years, David has led a strong team at TVHC, home to seven primary care clinics, three dental clinics, and three school-based health centers. From 2002 through 2012, David led Central Texas Community Health Centers, first as Chief Operating Officer followed by seven years as CEO. Central Texas Community Health Centers is one of the largest community health center systems in Texas. David has co-led efforts to develop future diverse community health leadership at the local and national level, forming “Conversations: Leadership Diversity,” a series of meetings and network of leaders of color across the health center movement. He is a frequent speaker at local, state and national forums and focuses on the development of tomorrow’s leaders.