Vivian Cao

Vivian Cao serves as the President of the Kern Asian Chamber of Commerce as well as the Director of Public Affairs for the Adventist Health Central California Network. As the Director of Public Affairs, Vivian has leveraged her relationships within the healthcare industry and across the state to address key challenges to the Central Valley.

She firmly believes that no one should have to travel down the hill to receive world-class healthcare that is available in Kern County, especially as it is provided by a system of care whose mission is to inspire God’s love through health, wholeness, and hope.

Vivian serves on the board of the Kern County Cancer Foundation and the Boys and Girls of Kern County, and is a member of the Kern County Food Policy Council, Women Leaders, and Bakersfield East Rotary. Previously, she served as District Director for Senator Shannon Grove, where she was awarded the “40 Under 40” Award by the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs.

As a working mother of three beautiful children, she continues her dedication to civic stewardship to facilitate change through collaboration, and to ensure that her community has pathways to health and sustainability.