A dedicated public servant with leadership experience spanning healthcare administration, veterans’ services, technology, and military operations. Rashad combines administrative excellence with a lifelong commitment to service.

Rashad Gilliam is a multifaceted professional with a rich background spanning healthcare administration, technology, and military service. Graduating from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration and holding an Associate of Science in Health Information Technology from Charles Drew University, Rashad's commitment to service is evident.

His journey took an innovative turn with a 4-month intensive full-stack developer boot camp at LEARN Academy in San Diego, where he honed his skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Ruby on Rails, and more.

Currently, Rashad serves as a Veterans Service Representative (VSR) at the Veterans Benefits Administration LARO, applying his expertise to determine veterans' eligibility for benefits and interpreting complex VA laws.

Outside his primary role, Rashad dedicates his time to the US Air Force Reserves as a Heavy Equipment Operator, ensuring the construction and maintenance of critical infrastructure while upholding safety standards.

Previously, Rashad contributed his talents as a Disability Retirement Support Specialist II at the Los Angeles County Employee Retirement Association (LACERA), where he meticulously analyzed workers' compensation files and prepared comprehensive disability evaluation reports.