July 1, 2026

California Hospital Medical Center Foundation welcomes Dr. Luigi Di Stefano to its Board of Directors

LOS ANGELES - - California Hospital Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Luigi Di Stefano to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.

Dr. Di Stefano brings more than 15 years of emergency medicine experience and more than seven years of healthcare leadership to the foundation. As Medical Director of the hospital's Emergency Department, he leads efforts to advance clinical quality, strengthen physician engagement, and enhance patient experience.

Prior to joining California Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Di Stefano served as Associate Medical Director and Quality Director at Adventist Health White Memorial, where he led quality improvement initiatives and helped optimize operations across high-volume emergency departments. A Stanford University EM Residency-trained physician, he has also contributed to emergency medicine education and research through publications and lectures on a variety of clinical and professional topics.

“Dr. Di Stefano brings an extraordinary combination of clinical expertise, healthcare leadership and passion for community service,” said Eileen Conn, Chair of the California Hospital Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors. “As someone who works directly with patients and care teams every day, he understands both the challenges and opportunities facing our hospital. We are delighted to welcome him to the Foundation Board and look forward to his insights as we continue expanding our impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”

Dr. Di Stefano is honored to join the Foundation Board and help advance the hospital's mission.

“My goal is to help improve the care we provide for our patients and strengthen relationships throughout downtown Los Angeles. While I work toward that goal every day in my clinical role, serving on the Foundation Board provides an opportunity to build lasting community partnerships that will benefit our patients for years to come.”

The California Hospital Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of civic, business and health care leaders dedicated to advancing the hospital's mission through philanthropy and community partnership. As a board member, Dr. Di Stefano will help guide efforts to support patient care services, innovative medical programs, capital projects and community health initiatives that improve lives throughout the region.

The fiscal year 2027 California Hospital Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors are:

Officers

Chair
Eileen Conn, CPM
Principal
Charles Dunn Real Estate Services, Inc.

Vice Chair
Wendy On, CPA
Managing Partner
Fineman West & Co. LLP

Secretary
Carlton J. Jenkins
Chief Business Officer
Better Business Bureau

Board Members

Eloise M. Appel, EdD
Retired
Educator

Luigi Di Stefano, MD, FACEP
Medical Director, Emergency Department
California Hospital Medical Center

Reginald Jones, MD, FACS
Chair, Department of Surgery
California Hospital Medical Center

Edward Keyes
Senior Vice President
CIA Consulting Group

Theresa Martinez
President and CEO
Community Connections, LLC

Richard O. Oxford
President
Oxford Property Management Corporation

Anette Padilla
Senior Director, Community Foundation & Social Impact
Anschutz Entertainment Group

Jeanne E. Raya
Owner
John L. Raya Insurance Agency

Dean Shepardson
Chief Financial Officer
California Hospital Medical Center

Susan Shum
Chief Philanthropy Officer
California Hospital Medical Center Foundation

Brian Smolskis
President
California Hospital Medical Center

Mariel Waller
Marketing Consultant

About California Hospital Medical Center Foundation

California Hospital Medical Center Foundation was founded in 1985 to raise philanthropic support for building projects, equipment, patient care services and community outreach for Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center. The generosity and vision of our donors generate the resources to provide the highest quality medical care to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The foundation has dedicated staff and is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees a comprehensive fund development program incorporating special events, private foundation and corporate grants, individual giving and government support— raising more than $25 million per year. Learn more at SupportCaliforniaHospital.org.

About Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit CommonSpirit.org/CaliforniaHospital for more information.