Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Bill & Adele Jonas Center
1800 Ignacio Blvd Building 19, Novato, CA 94949
Community Health Champions
Congratulations to our 2026 Community Health Champions! Thank you for all you have contributed to the health and well-being of Marin County’s residents.
Susan L. Adams, PhD, RN, NP— former Marin County Supervisor, nurse, and PhD — has been a transformative force in advancing health care access in Marin County. Her leadership helped create the Marin Health and Wellness Campus and championed equitable care through local, state, and national policy work. In 2002, she founded the Summer Solstice event to support the Marin Children’s Health Initiative, entrusting Marin Community Clinics to carry that legacy forward in 2005. Two decades later, MCC serves more than 38,000 Marin residents and Summer Solstice has grown into its largest annual fundraiser.
David Sperling, MD — MCC was fortunate to benefit from the skill, compassion, and leadership of Dr. David Sperling, a retired cardiologist who served from January 2019 to December 2025. During six years of service, he went beyond exceptional cardiovascular care, helping secure multi‑year funding that expanded diagnostic access for uninsured patients. He also strengthened recruitment, clinic operations, system improvements, and provider education. Dr. Sperling’s generosity and commitment to continuity of care left a lasting impact on MCC, its patients, providers, and the Marin community.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Health Leader
Impact Champion
Prevention Partner
Nancy P. and Richard K. Robbins Family Foundation
Innovation Advocate
King Cahill Fund
Eileen & Al Varner, MD
Pat & Jay Cahill, Jr.
Access Sponsor
Community Ally
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at events@marinclinics.org.