Zee Handoush, 7 Star Holistic Healing Center

Thursday, March 14

The West County Forum is excited to hear from Zee Handoush, the Executive Director of locally owned business, 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center. Zee was raised in Richmond and is proud to be an owner of this popular and highly respected Richmond business. Not only is Zee active community member in West County, but he has a very unique personal story of how he got to be the successful, charitable, caring and beloved person he is today.


7 Stars Holistic Healing Center


UPCOMING SPEAKERS

Mark your calendars for some more exciting West County Forums coming up!

April 11 – Eduardo Martinez – Richmond Mayor
May 9 – TBD
June 13 – Chevron Representative(s)
July 11 – TBD
August 8 – Dr Chris Hurst – WCCUSD Superintendent


Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary

Forum Presentation, February 8

The West County Forum members introducing themselves.

The West County Forum getting ready for a Q&A session with Francisco Ortiz.

In February, The West County Forum was privileged to hear from guest speaker Francisco Ortiz, the Vice President of the United Teachers of Richmond. Mr. Ortiz is a homegrown elementary teacher in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and a very involved advocate in the community. He provided an extensive presentation about the challenges our educators face and he also gave an overview of Community Schools in WCCUSD.



Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary

Vice President of the United Teachers of Richmond

Thursday, February 8

The West County Forum is delighted to hear from guest speaker Francisco Ortiz, the Vice President of the United Teachers of Richmond (UTR) on February 8th. Mr. Ortiz will share a teacher’s perspective from our local school district. He is a homegrown elementary teacher in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and a very involved advocate in the community. This should be an informative and interesting Forum as you all have come to enjoy and expect! Please come with questions you have to help us all gain more insight into the ins and outs of what our local teachers experience.


United Teachers of Richmond


Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary

Forum Presentation, January 11

We had another packed Forum on January 11th, with CA Senate Candidates who have a primary election just around the corner in March. The candidates who attended and graciously shared their experience, qualifications, platforms, and enthusiasm for the district were Jesse Arreguin, Jovanka Beckles, Dan Kalb, and Sandre Swanson. The audience had great questions too! The Forum hopes the audience felt educated and better prepared for voting in the March primary and November general election.

Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary