Everything Intersects: Turning Deficits to Assets - Kevin Sunga
Release Date: 07/10/2025
Everything Intersects: Turning Deficits to Assets - Kevin Sunga
The Leader's Edge
Tune in to "The Leader's Edge" this Thursday, July 10th, at 11 AM PST, 1 PM CST, and 2 PM EST on the VoiceAmerica Network Business Channel! Co-hosts Steve and Ernie welcome special guest Kevin Sunga, who shares his incredible journey to becoming a leader in healthcare. With a career spanning various roles—from front desk coordinator to Administrative Director at UCSF—Kevin embodies the ethos that to lead effectively, one must understand every position along the way. Join the conversation as they explore Kevin's work with Little Manila Rising, his experience with the COVID...
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Finding Joy in the Impossible - Shauna Snyder
The Leader's Edge
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Never Shut Up with Zak Clayton
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Encore: The Other Side of the Coin with Jeff Williamson
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Turning Wreckage into Wisdom" with Leelan Rodriguez
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info_outlineKevin (He/Him/Siya) is a first-generation Filipino-American with proud Kapampangan heritage roots. Although born in San Francisco, he considers the Central Valley home, with Stockton as his home community. His identity is enriched by the diverse regions of the Bay Area and Northern California, forming a unique perspective that he brings to his work in public service and healthcare.
Starting his career at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, Kevin gained six years of oncology experience, mastering Six Sigma LEAN principles to elevate patient care and advocate for innovative healthcare solutions at several oncologic service lines at UCSF’s Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center. His role as an operational improvement specialist and patient advocate included navigating complex insurance barriers, coordinating and improving care for patients from rural areas, and ensuring patients had clear access to essential health information.
In 2021, Kevin transitioned to South Stockton’s nonprofit sector to continue his advocacy for health equity in marginalized communities. As a co-developer of the Equity in COVID and Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at Little Manila Rising, he has helped shape responses to COVID-19 while mentoring emerging health advocates. His expertise spans grant writing, program management, and urban forestry initiatives. Driven to address longstanding inequities, Kevin is acting as deputy director, continuing to play a development role and supporting program leaders to tackle systemic issues in health, community redevelopment, and economic mobility sustainably.
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