Advancing Equity and Sustainability in Workforce Development
Forest Guider
City of Long Beach – Department of Health and Human Services
FOREST GUIDER is a leadership development consultant with over two decades of experience helping individuals and organizations lead with clarity, creativity, and purpose. He’s proud to have launched and led training programs and organizational development initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, philanthropic organizations, global media brands, and cultural institutions. He is a certified mindfulness instructor and executive coach, passionate about helping people lead better lives through leadership coaching, mindfulness, and values-based communication.
Project
The City of Long Beach’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is addressing workforce challenges in public health by implementing strategies to promote diversity, improve recruitment and retention, and build a resilient talent pipeline. This initiative aims to develop a workforce that reflects the city’s diverse population while creating pathways for underserved communities to access public health careers. By establishing partnerships with local educational institutions and implementing effective retention programs, Long Beach is working to build a more resilient health workforce that can better serve the city’s vulnerable populations.