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Desert Healthcare District Board Director Greg Rodriguez Applies for CEO Role
PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board
Director Greg Rodriguez has resigned from his role effective immediately today
to apply for the CEO position left vacant after former CEO Chris Christensen
was terminated last month.
``It has truly been a pleasure to serve alongside my fellow board
members and to have the incredible support of the Desert Healthcare District
and Foundation staff,'' Rodriguez said in an email addressed to board members
and staff.
Rodriguez has served as vice president for the organization since
November 2024. He is currently employed as deputy director for government
affairs and community engagement for the county's Housing and Workforce
Solutions Department.
``Greg has been a valued member of our board, and we are grateful for
his service and dedication to our community,'' Board President Kimberly Barraza
said in a statement.
Chris Christensen was terminated from his position after the
district's board unanimously voted him out during a closed session meeting.
Although no specific details were provided as to why he was
terminated, Barraza raised concerns about his judgment and ethics during the
meeting in May.
Chief Program Officer Donna Craig, who has been with the organization
for 21 years, was named interim CEO pending a search for a permanent successor.
Copyright 2026, City News Service, Inc.
By: City News Service
June 11, 2026
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