Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties.
Giselle Morris, of Hollister, has been reappointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission, where she has served since 2024. Morris has been an Intern for the Mountain Peoples Education and Culture in Thailand Association since 2025 and a Business Administration Data Aide at Northwestern University since 2024. She was a Research Assistant at Northwestern University from 2024 to 2025. She is Co-President of Effective Altruism Northwestern and a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. Morris is a Lead Tutor for Books and Breakfast. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Morris is a Democrat.
John Ohanian, of Vacaville, has been appointed Policy Advisor for Data Exchange at the California Department of Health Care Services. Ohanian has been Chief Data Officer and Director at the Center for Data Insights at the California Health and Human Services Agency since 2020. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of 211 San Diego and Community Information Exchange from 2007 to 2020. Ohanian was Vice President of Finance, Operations and Planned Giving for the Alzheimer’s Association, San Diego Chapter from 2005 to 2007. He was Associate Director and Consultant at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego from 1994 to 2005. Ohanian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of San Diego. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $193,272. Ohanian is a Democrat.