Kendra Howell is one of the Sr. Policy Leads for Blue Zones Project® – Monterey County, responsible for collaborating with policy partners to establish, implement, and communicate policy priorities and projects in the areas of Tobacco Policy and the Built Environment (e.g., Complete Streets and community development conducive to walking, biking, and transit).
Kendra has over 30 years of experience representing two high-profile organizations and promoting their missions and messages internally and throughout the community. Still currently with Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Kendra also continues to manage Government Affairs projects. Prior to joining SVMHS, Kendra worked for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in Community Affairs, Marketing, and Special Events. Kendra holds a Master of Public Policy degree from CSUMB/Panetta Institute.
Kendra always sees the possibility in things, and she finds inspiration in the possibility to transform the well-being of our community through the Blue Zones Project.
My Power 9
My favorite Power 9® is Downshift, particularly enjoying time with my friends and family to travel to places near and far. My motto is “Work, travel, save, and repeat.” Through travel, you can meet life, and yourself, head-on along the road.
