Meet Dr. Jason Low, the Deputy Executive Officer for the Monitoring Analysis Division at South Coast AQMD.

From a young age, Jason enjoyed learning about chemistry because it reminded him of solving puzzles. He started off as a chemist doing air measurements and expanded his work to include field measurements of air pollutants in different regions over land, air, and sea. Jason is passionate about merging science with public health and is committed to working with policy decision-makers to protect the air we breathe.

Meet Dr. Rishi Parikh, the Associate Medical Director for Children’s Services of San Bernardino County.

He works closely with healthcare professionals, community-based organizations, interdepartmental agencies, and manages a patient caseload. This gives him the opportunity to work directly with families and influence policy decisions and processes that impact the youth in our community.

“The best part of my job is seeing the impact that the team has on the kids and the families,” Dr. Parikh said.

Meet Jared Newcomer, a dedicated Fire Captain with the San Bernardino County Fire Department and Trustee on our Board of the Retirement.

Always driven by a strong sense of purpose, Jared feels grateful to be a part of an organization that serves our communities in their moments of crisis.

“There’s a lot of responsibility to do well for the communities that we serve, especially in their moments of crisis,” Jared said.

Meet Samantha and learn about her passion for animal care in our first feature of ‘We Are SBCERA’ — a video series that highlights the people who define our purpose.

Driven by her lifelong work with livestock, she currently serves as an Animal Health Investigator for San Bernardino County Department of Public Health – Animal Care.

“When I’m able to provide a good experience for animals or even owners, it gives me a sense of being and a sense of purpose. That’s what makes me know I’m in the job for the right reasons,” Samantha said.