Chris Kiser stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in healthcare as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at DAP Health. With 25 fixed locations and eight mobile units from the Coachella Valley to the San Diego coast, DAP Health provides family medicine and dentistry; HIV prevention, testing, and treatment (free); infectious diseases care; LGBTQ+ care; mental health care; outpatient substance use disorder treatment and recovery services; pediatrics; pharmacy services; primary care; radiology; urgent care; and OB-GYN.
Kiser’s role consists of cultivating donors and orchestrating capital campaigns and fundraising initiatives to support DAP Health’s mission of fostering health equity.
Kiser witnessed firsthand the life-altering power of medical innovation when his brother faced chronic renal failure — an experience that propels him to foster connections between donors and the communities they uplift. Acknowledging the profound ripple effect of philanthropy, Kiser emphasizes that every contribution, whether nurturing individuals in crisis or launching new clinics, sparks meaningful change.
Kiser and his wife revel in the abundant sunshine and enriching community spirit of the Coachella Valley. His commitment to the area extends beyond DAP Health; he engages in local nonprofits and mentors young professionals. As he says, philanthropy emerges from storytelling and stewardship, a philosophy he wholeheartedly embraces in his impactful role at DAP Health.
