Health Care Agency Hires New Animal Care Services Director

(SANTA ANA) – Jennifer Phillips, former assistant to city manager in Fullerton and principal financial analyst for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has been hired by the County’s Health Care Agency (HCA) as director of Animal Care Services.

“Ms. Phillips brings a wealth of budgetary knowledge to her new position and is highly recognized for her expertise in management and administration,” said Mike Spurgeon, Deputy Director of HCA’s Regulatory Health Services.  “We are fortunate to gain her broad expertise, seasoned background and impressive communication skills. We appreciate the dedication she’s exhibited in working with the Orange County community.” 

Ms. Phillips worked with the Fullerton city manager in preparing a FY 2003-04 $5.6 million decision package for general fund expenditure reductions. She also served as Fullerton’s Administrative Officer for Municipal Code and Personnel Hearings and appeals.  Ms. Phillips also managed the development of a $6.5 billion long-range strategic financial plan during her tenure at OCTA.

Ms. Phillips earned both her Master’s in Public Administration in 1991 and Bachelor’s of Science Degree in 1988 from California State University, Long Beach.  She has active memberships in several animal care organizations.

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