Glenn DeSandre, Md, board Chair
Glenn is a pediatrician specializing in neonatal medicine. He started his career in the public sector working for the County of Santa Clara at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center where he spearheaded a simulation-based training program to standardize and improve the outcomes of premature infants. He is now a partner at the Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) and his practice is located in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center. Glenn graduated with a B.A. in Molecular Cell Biology from U.C. Berkeley and an M.D from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
He completed his Pediatric Residency and Neonatology Fellowship at Stanford University. Glenn has been a singing member of SFGMC since 2013 and served as the President of the membership for 3 years. He lives in San Francisco with his husband and two adorable cats and enjoys travel, wine tasting, riding the Peloton, and is an occasional drag queen.
Why I joined the Board:
On stage at home and around the country, I have watched our audiences be transformed and inspired by the music of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. As a member, I have witnessed the healing and affirming embrace of our community, our “chosen family”. I am passionate about ensuring that our members and staff have the resources and inclusive culture they need to bring SFGMC to new audiences and new heights.