An economics major at Occidental, Ray crossed paths with Barack Obama frequently in the late 70s, both in the dormitory and on the basketball court. His interest in the economics of healthcare eventually took him to the London School of Economics in his junior year to study the NHS. Over the next four decades, Ray has worked in just about every sector of the healthcare ecosystem. After receiving his MD from Chicago Medical School and cardiology training at UCI and UCLA, he practiced for 21 years in the San Gabriel Valley area. Since leaving private practice, he has worked for Amgen and Concentra prior to his current role as Medical Director for The Cigna Group. On the leadership front, Ray is a graduate of Harvard Medical School’s Global Health Leadership Program. Like former President Obama, Ray is a passionate advocate for continuing the legacy of public service and for the equitable access to efficient, evidence-based and affordable healthcare.