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proximately 3000 healthcare visits are provided to over 1000 individuals who are uninsured and of low income.
For the past three years, Ferdman has been the chair of our planning committee for the Rubbery Ducky Festival
in the effort to respond to the rising cost of healthcare and the commitment to make accessible healthcare ser-
vices to the most vulnerable in our community. Under Ferdman’s leadership, this event has raised over $220,000
to help cover healthcare costs for these individuals. His efforts allow us to offer affordable services regardless of
an individual’s ability to pay.
Biography: Alan Ferdman and his wife Pamela are 53-year Canyon Country residents. They have two grown
children and five grandchildren. Together with his mother, the Ferdman family has four generations living in
Santa Clarita. Alan is a retired aerospace engineer and department manager. He holds a Master of Science de-
gree in Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. During his career, he held senior
positions at Litton Guidance in Woodland Hills, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena and as an adjunct
faculty member at National University. Alan volunteered for LACO Parks and Recreation, served on numerous
City of Santa Clarita panels and committees, and is most well known as CEO of the Santa Clarita Community
Council and chair of the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, a position he has held for the last 16 years. In
this role, Alan has devoted a great deal of time interacting with city staff and helping residents deal with city-re-
lated issues. He is also currently serving as the Samuel Dixon, Rubber Ducky Regatta Event Committee chair
and Santa Clarita Senior Center Advisory Council vice chair. Ferdman has been recognized as one of Santa
Clarita’s “2014-2015 Who Do,” and “2012 & 2013 Top 51 Most Influential People” and has been nominated
for the “2008 SCV Press Club Newsmaker of the Y ear.” Alan’s love of country, community, and helping Santa
Clarita residents reflects his motto -- “Together We Can Make a Difference.”

Neil Fitzgerald
Pricing and Revenue Manager, Princess Cruises
Nominated by JCI Santa Clarita (Jaycees)
JCI Santa Clarita
• Co-chair, Relay for Life
• President, 2 years
• President, California Jaycees
• Vice president, National Jaycees
• JCI Senator
• National director of Chapter Development
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
• President-elect
Biography: Neil only moved to the Santa Clarita Valley a few years ago and immediately became involved in
the non-profit community beginning with the Jaycees. Besides serving at local, state, and national levels with
the organization and volunteering to become president-elect of the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund, he has also
served on the board for Single Mother’s Outreach and has chaired the Kid Expo volunteers for the Child and
Family Center.

Michael E. Fox
Attorney-Owner, Law Firm of Michael E. Fox
Nominated by Sebastian Velona Foundation

Sebastian Velona Foundation (1 year)
• Founder
• Board member
• Planning Committee member
• Marketing and Advertising
• Social Media