Two careers centered on healthcare, safety, and service
BRIAN SU · DIVISION 3
District governance & physician leadership
Eight years of elected District service, including Board Chair from 2022–2024 and current Vice Chair, with leadership in finance, facilities, quality, patient safety, and physician recruitment.
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KENDRA HOEPPER · DIVISION 1
Nursing & healthcare education leadership
Chair of the Nursing Department and BSN Program Director at Dominican University of California, with responsibility for curriculum, student outcomes, accreditation, faculty mentorship, and collaboration across the university.
Brian’s Record of Service
01 Recruiting excellent physicians
Supported efforts to attract and retain talented physicians so Marin residents can receive more advanced care close to home.
02 Improving facilities and technology
Advocated for investments that modernize the hospital, strengthen clinical services, and support a safer environment.
03 Strengthening quality and reputation
Worked to improve clinical quality, professional collaboration, and MarinHealth’s standing as a trusted regional medical center.
04 Providing experienced oversight
Brought a practicing physician’s perspective to patient safety, strategic planning, and responsible stewardship of public assets.
Kendra’s Record of Service
01 Leading Nursing Education
Served as Chair and BSN Program Director, providing leadership for the Nursing Department, faculty, students, curriculum, clinical education, and regulatory requirements.
02 Developing Future Healthcare Professionals
Mentored and advised nursing students and supported the professional development of faculty, helping prepare the next generation of nurses and healthcare leaders.
03 Strengthening Community Partnerships
Developed clinical and community partnerships with organizations including Marin Community Clinics, By the Bay Hospice, and Vivalon, creating opportunities for students to learn and serve in community settings.
04 Supporting Students & Student Success
Provided extensive advising, mentoring, and advocacy for students, including students facing academic challenges or needing additional university resources and support.
05 Serving Dominican University
Served on university committees, including the IRB, Core Curriculum Committee, AI Committee, and Dominican Community Assessment Committee, contributing to institutional improvement and accreditation efforts.
06 Supporting Student-Athletes
Served as Faculty Mentor for the volleyball team, providing academic guidance, mentorship, and support to student-athletes.
07 Mentoring Faculty & Building Leadership
Supported new faculty through mentoring and peer-support initiatives and collaborated with colleagues to develop a senior nursing student/alumni mentoring program.
08 Serving Through Professional Leadership
Participated in professional nursing organizations and conferences, maintaining current knowledge of healthcare education, regulatory requirements, and emerging issues affecting nursing and healthcare.
09 Connecting Students With Community Service
Created opportunities for nursing students to engage with community organizations through internships, health fairs, volunteer activities, and service-learning experiences.
Community Health & Safety
“My work on the Board has included community health and safety initiatives that reach beyond the walls of the hospital.” - Brian Su, MD
Community Gun Buyback Program
Worked with community partners on a gun buyback program designed to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in circulation and help prevent firearm-related injuries.
Successful E-Bike Safety Initiative
Supported a successful e-bike safety and regulation initiative aimed at improving safety for young riders, pedestrians, motorists, and families throughout Marin.
COVID-19 Leadership
Chaired the Healthcare District COVID-19 Task Force and worked with a coalition of experts, including Dr. Matt Willis, to help keep Marin informed and safe.
Measure F Hospital Modernization
Helped oversee completion of the $394 million voter-approved modernization that expanded MarinHealth’s ability to provide advanced care and recruit outstanding physicians.
Community Health Education · 2023–2026
Expanded the District’s community health outreach through seminars, health fairs, and pop-up events across Marin, covering prevention and wellness, healthy aging, careers in medicine, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and fall prevention.
“My work as a nurse, educator, department chair, and community volunteer has centered on one goal: strengthening the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve.” - Kendra Hoepper, DNP
Building a Community of Heart Safety
Led the Penguin Project for Heart Safety: Building a Penguin Lifesaver Team, providing Hands-Only CPR and cardiac-arrest awareness education to students and community members.
Bringing CPR Education Into the Community
Organized and participated in CPR awareness events, including Vivalon’s Health Fair, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Marin County Sidewalk CPR events, and campus pop-up training sessions.
Promoting Healthy Aging
Worked with Vivalon to support older adults through health education, fall-prevention initiatives, health fairs, community events, and programs promoting independence and wellness.
Advancing Community Cardiac Preparedness
Continued research and community education focused on improving the out-of-hospital cardiac-arrest chain of survival and strengthening bystander response.
Advancing HEARTSafe Communities
Participated in the HEARTSafe initiative and collaborated with national and local organizations and colleagues to promote cardiac-arrest preparedness on college campuses and in surrounding communities.
Providing Community Health Education
Organized and supervised health education activities for community members, including senior health programming, CPR education, wellness initiatives, and prevention-focused events.
Supporting Children & Families
Participated in the San Rafael YMCA Healthy Kids Day and other community initiatives focused on health, wellness, and prevention for children and families.
Supporting Community Health Access
Participated in community immunization efforts and health-focused events designed to connect residents with education, prevention resources, and healthcare information.
Investing in the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders
Created internships and service-learning opportunities that connect students with organizations serving children, older adults, and other community populations.
Brian’s Leadership
Chair, Marin Healthcare District Board, 2022–2024
Served as Chair of the Marin Healthcare District Board from 2022 through 2024, leading Board governance and oversight during a critical period for MarinHealth.
Vice Chair, Marin Healthcare District Board
Currently help lead Board governance, strategic planning, public accountability, and oversight of the District’s mission and long-term priorities.
Chair, Finance & Audit Committee
Led oversight of budgeting, audits, financial stewardship, and fiscal accountability.
Lease, Building & Education Committee
Served on the committee overseeing lease matters, facilities, capital planning, and education.
Physicians Capital Campaign Co-Chair
Co-chaired the physicians capital campaign with the MarinHealth Foundation to help complete the new hospital building. The Foundation raised more than $65 million, exceeding its $50 million campaign goal.
Marin Specialty Surgery Center
Served for five years as Chair of the Governing Body and currently serve on the Governing Board. During my tenure as Chair, I oversaw the financing, design, and construction of a new 14,000-square-foot outpatient surgery facility in San Rafael, now co-owned by physicians, UCSF, and MarinHealth. The center has become a premier destination for outpatient surgery in Marin.
Operating Board Quality Committee
Participated in oversight of quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical performance.
Physician Leadership at MarinHealth
Work includes OR leadership recruitment, revenue-cycle improvement, Medicare spine bundle preparation, and infection prevention.
Chair, Healthcare District COVID-19 Task Force
Worked with a coalition of experts, including Dr. Matt Willis, to help keep Marin informed and safe.
Kendra’s Leadership
Chair, Nursing Department & BSN Program Director
Leads the nursing program at Dominican University of California, with responsibility for curriculum, accreditation, student success, faculty support, and clinical education.
More than 40 Years in Nursing
Brings four decades of experience across pediatric care, hospital nursing, nurse management, oncology education, quality improvement, and nursing education.
HEARTSafe & Community CPR Leadership
Expanded community CPR and sudden cardiac arrest preparedness initiatives, including HEARTSafe work at Dominican University and community training programs.
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Has led and participated in safety, evidence-based practice, simulation, and quality-improvement initiatives in healthcare and academic settings.
Educator and Workforce Developer
Has taught and mentored nurses and advanced-practice students, supervised clinical education, and developed curricula across multiple universities and clinical settings.