LAURETTE HEALEY

Former Deputy State Controller

Proven Leadership Experience inGovernment and Business

 "WhenI began my 10-year transition from business to government service, I changed my focus from making money to making a difference."

Government Service  

* Deputy State Controller, CA Controller Steve Westly's Administration

* Elected Representative, South ValleyMayor's BudgetProcess                                        

*Elected Representative, Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

"I offer an extensive track record of success as an entrepreneur, corporate executive and small business owner."

Corporate Executive, Entrepreneur & SmallBusiness Owner

*Joint Venture Partner/Founder, Home Shopping Network Entertainment II JV,Inc.

- One of the highest ranking female executives out of 7,000employees.                              

*Senior Vice President, Ventura Media Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ)

"As a citizen advocate, I've worked hard to ensure a better quality of life for all residents. From serving on neighborhood councils to serving on state and national action groups, I've been driven by one commitment - to make things better." 

A Proven Citizen Advocate

Present and Past Positions Held:

* Board Member, California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV)

* Board Member, Equality California (EQCA),

* Delegate, Democratic Party State Central Committee

* LACDP Representative, Women's Democratic Club of the San Fernando Valley

* Board Member, Stonewall Democrats

* Board Member, Valley Democrats United

* Board member, Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley (DP/SFV)

* Member, Valley Grassroots for Democracy Democratic Club

* Member, National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC)

* Member, Sierra Club, State air-quality committee

* Board Member, LAUSD "After the Bell"

* Member, Health Care for All, Valley Chapter

* Member, Sherman Oaks Democratic Club

* Member, Action Democrats

* Member, Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association

* Co-Chair, Valley Independence Committee

* Member, Valley Industry & Commerce Assoc. (VICA), Government Affairs

* Member, Economic Alliance o fthe San Fernando Valley  

"In the midst of a prosperous career, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The two years I spent in treatment and recovery informed me on a first hand basis ofthe enormous need to reform the funding and administration of healthcare in the United States."  

"Cancer taught me that the measure of my life is not what I have but what I give thatcounts"

Support For Laurette Healey    

Visionary Leadership for California and Relentless Advocacy for The Valley

"Laurette and I were on opposite sides of the Valley Independence Campaign and yet I found her to be a passionate civic advocate who took a stand on the issues she believed in.  You can count on Laurette to keep her commitment and work hard on those values she supports."  

- Julie Butcher, SEIU 721, Regional Director - Los Angeles and Orange Counties