ScaleLA welcomes Dr. Colette Nichols to their official advisory committee
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- Today ScaleLA formally announced the addition of Dr. Colette Nichols to their advisory board. Dr. Nichols most recently served as the COO and CFO of the Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, CA and the founder of The Empower Foundation, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness, supporting vulnerable children, and improving health.

Dr. Colette Nichols was honored to be included in the advisory committee and stated, "I'm looking forward to seeing the great triumphs that are in store for these healthcare startups at ScaleLA.  It's the honor of my life to be working to bring major financial growth to these fledgling ideas that will soon become respected businesses in the healthcare world, and looked to for leadership. I'm anxious to bring my experience and passion to begin the actions that ignite an economic growth for each one. Great things come from the heart of a great team - from our experience, our wisdom, and our belief in the principles and values that guide us. And, when I look back ten years from now, I will know we were successful when we can say that together we created a world of healthcare that is more prosperous, more accessible to everyone, more secure, and making more of a positive difference than it did when we began this journey."

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ScaleLA CEO Taylor McPartland announced the addition of Dr. Nichols to the ScaleLA advisory board, stating "The expertise that Dr Nichols brings and her experience working within the Antelope Valley health community, is going to provide a tremendous benefit to ScaleLA and our member companies. We're so honored to have her as one of our advisors!".

ScaleLA Communications Director David Turkell was particularly thrilled to see the inclusion of Dr. Nichols and stated, "Dr. Colette Nichols brings the exact type of experience and vision we are looking for here at ScaleLA as we look to improve the health of all residents of the region. Particularly her focus on addressing major systemic injustices here in Southern California is important to implementing real progress and prosperity for all communities."

Included among ScaleLA's partners are many of the region's most prominent healthcare providers and entrepreneurial executives including Children's Hospital LA, Upfront Ventures, and Mayor Eric Garcetti. Just a year ago, ScaleLA opened a 15,000 square foot innovation space dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the healthcare ecosystem in the Los Angeles area. Over 100 healthcare, life science, and medical device startups have joined the to collaborate, build partnerships, secure investments, and implement their vision for a stronger, healthier region. ScaleLA and participating startups aim to serve one million patients by 2025.

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