Board of Directors

Sandra De La Torre

Sandra is currently the Communications Specialist at San Ysidro Health. Here, she helps amplify San Ysidro Health’s reach through external and internal communications efforts in order to accomplish the organization’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves with access for all. Previously, she worked with a number of nonprofit organizations and clients in the music, theatre, arts, health and social services and lifestyle arenas as an Account Executive at Scatena Daniels Communications. When Sandra isn’t working she can be found catching up on a book, cooking, learning how to make drinks or doing her favorite working class.

Poolak Forutanpour

Poolak Forutanpour has more than 15 years of internet marketing experience managing affiliate programs in various industries such as mortgage, insurance, pet supply and ink and toner products. She earned her Master in English Literature and published her first novelette in 2017 titled, “Stories I Left Behind.” It depicts her life growing up in California as a first generation Iranian-American in the mid-80s and how her life was shaped through the influence of her mother, a Registered Nurse. Poolak enjoys reading, going to the gym and spending time with her husband and boy/girl twins. 

Maggie Habib

Sponsorship/Partnership Director

With more than two decades of expertise, Maggie and her team at mPR focus on developing and deploying communications programs for healthcare companies -- from providers and payers to digital health and pharma. Prior, she held leadership roles with global agencies Grayling and Citizen Relations. She also spent several years with Korn Ferry, where she led communications for its healthcare practice. She launched her PR career with BCW.  Maggie graduated magna cum laude from the USC. She spends her free time at country concerts, with her family at the beach, and scuba diving. 

Callie Huza

Website Director

Callie is currently a Marketing Specialist at Scripps Health, where her current focus is on email delivery and analytics using Salesforce products. She has 24 years’ experience in healthcare, spending much of her time as a perinatal educator delivering educational products to clients. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from National University. When not working, she spends her time reading, cooking, gardening, and playing with her fur babies.

Tara Kyman

Tara has 20 years’ experience in digital marketing. Over the last 12 she has been focused on advising hospitals, health systems, providers, dental service organizations, and clinicson the best places to reach their target audiences for maximum ROI.  Since 2016 she has been the National Healthcare Director at Berry Network, a boutique advertising agency that specializes in SEM/SEO, mobile and online display, social media, directory, and listings management programs.  Prior to that she worked on provider solutions at PatientPoint, and corporate sponsorships at Healthgrades.  In her personal time, Tara loves hiking, skiing, and traveling with her husband and 2 boys.

Kirk McDonald

Finest and Logistics Chair

Kirk has over 20 years experience as an award-winning copywriter and marketing professional, having worked with hospitals, healthcare organizations, government agencies and tech companies. He is also a former president and board member of the Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Associating (HPRMA). Outside of the health care world, Kirk has mentored and trained over 1,500 people to complete their first marathon at Walt Disney World - upright and injury-free! - working alongside a former Olympian Jeff Galloway and other experienced marathoners, and has completed the WDW marathon twice. Kirk spends a fair amount of time hiking throughout San Diego, experiencing healthy eateries with his girlfriend, and collecting a ridiculous amount of PEZ dispensers

Andrew Werts

Andrew received his BA in Psychology from Gettysburg College and his MSBA from San Francisco State University. Andrew has spent the last 15 years of his career working in the marketing and advertising field and is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance and San Pedro Medical Centers. Andrew is also on the executive leadership counsel for the American Heart Association in the South Bay. He is a long time South Bay resident and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Christina Campo

Christina has more than 20 years experience in the medical field. Currently she is the product manager and administrator for SalesForce products at Scripps Health. She previously held a role as project manager for health care marketing campaigns and data analysis during her time with Scripps. Christina is passionate about classic cars, good wine and meditation.