Health Advisory Council

Health is a priority for North San Diego Business Chamber as it plays an important role in shaping the region's economy. The Health Advisory Council strives to be the catalyst that connects business and health.

The Council works with topic experts, public authorities, community leaders, Chamber Members, and other organizations to educate San Diego businesses about regional health care issues that impact their bottom line and workforce productivity.

Advisory Council Members are responsible for discussing and deciding, by vote, the goals, activities, and strategies that the Chamber uses to deliver up-to-date, health-related information to enhance the quality of life for San Diegans.

For more information about how to get involved with the Health Advisory Council, call the Chamber at (858) 487-1767.

Registration is required.
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All Chamber Members and their employees are invited to join the meetings and participate in the discussion.



Join us for our next meeting, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 on Teams.

Speaker: Deborah Martin, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director ElderHelp of San Diego
Topic: Learning about ElderHelp

Deborah has always been passionate about issues and advocacy related to seniors and ElderHelp is a perfect place for that passion. As CEO/Executive Director, Deborah’s role includes overseeing all aspects of ElderHelp’s operations which include services for seniors in their home, information and referral, transportation, SRO case management, food and essential supplies pantry, family caregiver support, and a shared housing program. Under Deborah’s leadership, ElderHelp has become a local authority on aging, and has created successful collaborations with several local agencies and nonprofits. In addition to multiple TV, radio, and print interviews, Deborah has presented four times at the National Aging in America conference, and has spoken at the Jewish Funders International Conference, the annual Legislative Breakfast at St. Pauls/PACE, and at the Annual California Senior Injury Prevention Educational Forum. For the last nine years she has been President of the San Diego Senior Alliance, a consortium of senior service agencies focused on collaboration, public policy and creating new service delivery models for healthcare. Deborah’s advocacy for seniors and visibility with lawmakers earned ElderHelp the California Nonprofit of the Year award in 2018 from Senator Toni Atkins’ District 39. Her strategic work with policymakers earned her the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Award, also in 2018. Her reputation is well known throughout the community as a dedicated thought leader as she continues to work tirelessly as an advocate for older adults.