Michael T. Bowers is well-known and respected visionary with the capacity to provide communication strategies and direction for the business’s various platforms. Over 10 years of professional experience formulating advanced concepts and solutions that demand a high degree of, creativity, innovation, technological expertise, and ingenuity. Newly appointed to the Planning Commission for the city of Bakersfield and currently the Director of Public Relations and Business Development for Centric Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA. Progressive thinker and has served on many boards and community campaigns in Kern County.

Christine Diaz was born in San Diego but raised in Argentina. In December of 1999 she moved back to Bakersfield to be closer to her father. Christine obtained her teaching credentials in December of 1999 while in Argentina. When she moved back to the US, she worked in banking and insurance for 20 years and she is currently Kevin McCarthy’s campaign Community Outreach coordinator; working with non profits and the community. Her new career gives her more opportunities to continue her church and community involvement. Christine has a history of cultivating relationships and uses that expertise to reach out to the community. Christine enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She also loves reading a good book. In addition, she is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Bakersfield East

NaTesha “T” Johnson has a heart for Bakersfield as an architect of change. She is passionate about empowering a new generation of leaders through personal and professional development. Her contribution to building community engagement and leadership is the union of her experience as a social activist and community advocate. She is often referred to as the “Community Connector” and an advocate for the creation, development, and general economic growth of small-to-micro minority businesses in Kern County. As the founder and owner of Upside Productions Management, a strategic partnership company in Bakersfield, CA, she specializes in cultivating relationships focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion outreach. In 2017, NaTesha founded Upside Academy, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides volunteer and community service opportunities for middle and high school youth in Kern. Also, under the tutelage of Kern College Community District Chancellor Sonya Christian, NaTesha is the Director of Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development servicing three community colleges and five counties focusing on improving economic mobility and bringing resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs. NaTesha is a product of local schools in and around Bakersfield. She earned her Master’s in Public Administration at California State University, Bakersfield. She also received her certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, Cornell University, NY.

Paul Ogilvie was born and raised in Tehachapi, California to a pair of educators and coaches. Paul is also an educator entering his 30th year in education, counseling and coaching. He has been married to Shannan Ogilvie for the last 24 years. They have two sons Shane (31) and Hunter (22). They enjoy their grandsons Jaxton and Cade. Paul continues to be a child advocate in his work with at-risk youth as a counselor. Paul hopes to bring his relevant knowledge to this board as it relates to youth who are and have been human trafficked.