Chamber Chat: Telling the story of CalVEBA’s impact
June 5, 2025- A new SDNEDC report shows how CalVEBA’s healthcare model supports thousands of jobs, saves local governments millions, and reinvests in the region.
New report quantifies CalVEBA trust’s impact, Study finds group has saved school districts up to $1.5B.
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025– The San Diego-based California Schools Voluntary Employees Benefits Association had $1.1 billion in economic impact across San Diego County in 2023, according to the organization’s annual report released last week.
VEBA Resource Center’s Dr. V featured in the SDBJ’s Women’s Healthcare Roundtable
Mar 13, 2023 – The VEBA Resource Center’s acupuncturist and holistic health doctor, Ioanna Vouloumanou, LAc DAOM (better known as Dr. V) has been featured in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women’s Healthcare Roundtable. In this issue, Dr. V provides thoughtful insight into women’s integrated health strategies, especially around perimenopause/menopause and how employers can better support women’s changing health care needs through their benefit offerings.
Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable
Sep 19, 2022 – Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. Laura joins the region’s top behavioral health professionals for an informative Q&A on Open Enrollment.
California Schools VEBA honored as ‘Healthy People 2030 Champion’
July 6, 2022 – California Schools VEBA has been recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion.
Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable
May 2, 2022 – Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. The issue focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month, and Laura joins the region’s top behavioral health professionals to discuss the importance of mental health care.
VEBA Featured in April 2022 Edition of Giving Back Magazine
Apr 1, 2022 – California Schools VEBA was featured on the cover and in an article in the April edition of Giving Back Magazine. The article celebrates the new VRC building being open for members and all of the exciting classes VEBA has to offer.
VEBA Co-Medical Director, Dr. Angie Neison, featured in SDUT Article on Gut Health
Dec 30, 2021 – Co-Medical Director of California Schools VEBA, Dr. Angie Neison, wrote an opinion article on the importance of gut health for the San Diego Union Tribune. Dr. Neison is a medicine physician at Sharp Rees-Stealy. She is double board-certified in Family and Culinary Medicine.
VEBA’s 30-minute Documentary featured on NBC 7 San Diego
Dec 13, 2021 – Watch California Schools VEBA’s 30-minute documentary, “Breaking the Stigma”, that premiered on NBC 7 San Diego. The VEBA Resource Center and The Honor Foundation joined together to help share stories about the mental health challenges veterans faced when transitioning from military to civilian life.
Matt Bittner, Gallagher General Manager on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable
Sep 27, 2021 – Matt Bittner, Gallagher General Manager on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable, discussing what employers should consider when selecting benefit packages for their employees.