'Strong And Compassionate Leader': Community Leader Dr. Mitesh Popat

VENICE, CA — Without community leaders, Venice wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Laura Mecoy, a Venice reader who nominated Dr. Mitesh Popat.

How do you know this community leader?

Work with him

What does this community leader do?

CEO of Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health center

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

CEO of one of the Los Angeles area's leading community health centers, which provides comprehensive, high-quality care to 45,000 people in need from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Strong and compassionate leader of an organization committed to helping people regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status.

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