After an extensive search, we are pleased to announce the Regional Center of the East Bay Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Rebecca Nanyonjo as its new Executive Director.
Dr. Nanyonjo possesses nearly 24 years of experience in the public health sector with broad experience in leading strategies, budgets, administration, programs and services, all with a focus on advancing health equity. She will be joining RCEB on Monday, January 13. Dr. Nanyonjo’s career reflects a deep commitment to improving the well-being of diverse communities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most recently, Dr. Nanyonjo served as the Director of Public Health for Merced County where she oversaw public health, EMS, medical clinics, residency programs, refugee services, environmental health, and women and children’s services, including those addressing intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior to joining Merced County, she served as the first Public Health Director and ultimately, Chief Deputy Director for the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, where she had oversight of the Public Health Department and the Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHC-LAL) clinical system with a focus on community health improvement.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Nanyonjo served as the Public Health Program Coordinator for the San Bernardino County Department of Health, overseeing the second largest HIV clinic in the United States, among other vital programs such as fetal infant mortality review, and communicable diseases reporting and compliance. Her international experience includes serving as the Senior Public Health Director for Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Australia, consulting with Ministries of Health worldwide on country health requirements and cultural considerations and managing clinical and occupational staff for 30 ships across three fleets. In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Nanyonjo has been deeply involved in civic and professional organizations, including roles as Chair of the San Joaquin Valley Public Health Consortium, Board member and Executive Director of the Stanislaus Health Foundation, as Executive Director of the Stanislaus County Community Health Center, and Board member for the West Modesto Boys and Girls Club.
Dr. Nanyonjo holds a Doctorate in Public Health as well as a dual Master of Public Health in
Epidemiology and International Health from Loma Linda University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California, Riverside. As Executive Director, Dr. Nanyonjo will be pivotal in helping RCEB work towards realizing our Strategic Vision of “…a future where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live and work, doing what they love, without limitations!”
We are confident her extensive expertise and passion for advancing equity will benefit the entire RCEB community. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Nanyonjo as she embarks on this important leadership journey with RCEB. We look forward to her contributions in sharing a bright and inclusive future for our organization and the individuals we serve.
Sincerely,
Frank Paré
President, RCEB Board of Directors