BIOGRAPHY:   Jim is a graduate of UCLA and Duke Medical School and has been a partner in the Ojai Valley Family Medical Group since 1987.  He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation and President of MAESTRO, Norhdoff High School's music department.  Jim is also past President of Ojai West Rotary and Monica Ross Board of Directors.  He is married to his wife, Robyn, and has two children, Jenna and Brad.  Jim's interests are playing the trumpet, singing and jogging.

PROGRAM:   Jim and his wife Robyn have been involved in music and the arts their entire lives.  As a result, they recognize the significant positive role the arts play in childhood education.  As a team, they will address organizations that wish to gain a greater understanding of how to support our youth.  Whether you have a school age child or not, being involved within the youth community benefits us all.  Their program will present interesting and supportive data that encourages your organization to become proactive. It's not just the purchase of a ticket, it's your attendance and applause that really helps. And those standing ovations are remembered forever.     As a physician, Jim will also speak on a variety of health topics and early prevention.

CONTACT: Jim Halverson, M.D.  805-646-7246 (w)   ojai2u2@aol.com