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City proclaims ‘Belle Nunley Day’

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April 28 was “Belle Nunley Day” in the City of San Diego.

Nunley, a Ramona resident, retired Friday, April 29, as chief financial officer and senior vice president of Vista Hill, a San Diego nonprofit organization that provides a broad spectrum of behaviorial health services.

Nunley has spent her entire professional career of 47 years working at Vista Hill. At 18 years old, she began working at Mesa Vista Hospital, a mental health facility of Vista Hill. She started as an overnight shift switchboard operator while attending San Diego State University. She transitioned to working full time in business and fiscal services at Vista Hill while studying for her master’s degree in accounting.

She continued working at Vista Hill throughout her career, saying she was passionate about the impact of the myriad of programs Vista Hill provided to so many. Nunley’s dedication and leadership led to numerous grant acquisitions, service development and balanced budgets, noted Rachel Peniche, executive director of Friends of Vista Hill.

“It has truly been an honor and a privilege to work with such a talented, ethical and professional executive throughout her tenure of over four decades,” said Robert E. Dean, president and CEO. “Her skills and knowledge have been invaluable. Vista Hill will miss Belle. We wish her well in retirement.”

San Diego City Council member Chris Cate proclaimed April 28 as “Belle Nunley Day” in recognition of her remarkable career.

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