SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Friday, the California Volunteers Commission announced that they have elected Gregory Bradbard as its new chair during its quarterly meeting in January.
Bradbard, the CEO of the Inland Empire Health Plan Foundation, was voted as the new chair, while Shelly Guyer, former chief sustainability officer at Invitae Corporation, was voted as vice chair.
Bradbard succeeds Lindsay Fox, who served as chair for two terms. His leadership comes at a crucial time as the commission continues to focus on coordinating service opportunities and addressing critical needs throughout California.
“Greg is an innovative and community-immersed leader with a strong commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and improving conditions for individuals and communities across Southern California. We are thrilled to have a representative from the Inland Empire help lead the work of the California Volunteers Commission,” said GO-Serve Director and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “We deeply appreciate Lindsay’s leadership in broadening service opportunities statewide. Her unwavering dedication has ensured Californians have greater access to strengthen and uplift their communities.”
Bradbard was appointed as CEO of the IEHP Foundation in 2024. He leads the organization’s vision and operations, focusing on strengthening local nonprofit organizations and their leaders.
“It is my honor to be selected to help lead California Volunteers’ critical mission to expand volunteerism and service throughout our beautiful state,” said Bradbard. “I have seen first hand the great benefits of service to those who volunteer, those served and our communities as a whole. I look forward to working with the commission and staff to continue addressing our state’s most pressing issues through the power of community service.”
Guyer, who has been on the commission since 2024, expressed excitement over her new role as vice chair.
“I am thrilled to have been elected vice chair. This is a critical time to organize and support service members — whether students or climate corps fellows or mentors for boys and young men — to foster a sense of belonging and agency and to support the critical nonprofits and local governments that host our service members in these times of need,” said Guyer.
The commission, consisting of 25 members appointed by the Governor, supports California Volunteers in fulfilling its mission and objectives.