Meet the Team

CCAC Staff

In her role as Marketing and Communication Specialist, Alex helps bring to life the vision of the organization through graphic design, social media content creation and…. 

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Alex Majarian

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Alex McCormick

Software Engineer

In her role as an EV Equity Specialist, Alix provides electrification education and assistance to San Joaquin Valley residents. 

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Alix Emory

EV Equity Senior Specialist

Alma Bravo

Community Health Worker (Kern County)

In her role as Environmental Health Research Manager, Anabelle coordinates participation of Valley families in investigative research projects enabled by…. 

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Anabelle Garza

Research Manager

In her role as Climate and Environmental Justice Coordinator, Brianda values bringing awareness to help improve the air quality in disadvantage communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley….

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Brianda Castro

Climate and Environmental Justice Coordinator

Cresencio is a Community Health Worker that enjoys providing asthma education to CCAC CARES participants in Kern County. In his role, Cresencio goes to…. 

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Cresencio Sandoval

Community Health Worker (Kern County)

In her role as the Environmental Health Research Coordinator, Debra invites Central Valley families to take part in investigative research projects focused on….  

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Debra Manzo Garcia

Environmental Health Research Coordinator

Elizabeth is the Associate Director of Quality Assurance, managing CCAC’s Quality Assurance Program. She joined the CCAC team in January 2023. In her past work…. 

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Elizabeth Mendoza

Associate Director for Quality Assurance

Fatima is a Community Health Worker, providing asthma education to CCAC CARES participants in Kern County. She understands the hardships that come with being…. 

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Fatima Lopez

Community Health Worker (Kern County)

In her role as CARES Director, Graciela oversees the implementation of the program across seven San Joaquin Valley Counties…. 

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Graciela Deniz-Anaya, MPH, CHES

CARES Director

Gustavo Aguirre Jr is the Associate Director of Climate and Environmental Justice at the Central California Asthma Collaborative, and brings nearly a decade of… 

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Gustavo Aguirre Jr.

Climate and Environmental Justice Associate Director

In her role as Program Assistant for the CARES program, Janelle reaches out to potential patients, explains the benefits and the process of the program as well…. 

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Janelle Spanel

CARES Program Assistant (Kern County)

In her role as Climate and Environmental Justice Sr Coordinator, Janet oversees CCAC’s southern San Joaquin Valley administrative office, and supports in outreach and activities. 

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Janet Herrera

Climate and Environmental Justice Senior Coordinator

In her role as a Community Health Worker in the CARES program, Jeanette provides Fresno County families with tools to remediate their asthma.

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Jeanette Rivera

Community Health Worker (Fresno County)

As a Community Health Worker, Jessica serves social support and educates patients on strategies to reduce environmental trigger exposures. With the empathy and…. 

 

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Jessica Tafolla

Community Health Worker (Tulare County)

Jesus is the Environmental Health Research Coordinator for the Central California Asthma Collaborative. 

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Jesus Rivera

Research Coordinator

In his role as As the Administrative Manager for Central California Asthma Collaborative, Juan oversees payroll and general accounting for the CARES program….

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Juan Cardenas

Administrative Manager

In his role as Co-Executive Director, Kevin is focused on reducing the burden of chronic respiratory disease and environmental health impacts valley wide. 

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Kevin D. Hamilton, RRT

Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director

As a Climate and Environmental Justice Associate, Kimberly joins CCAC’s mission to create a healthier San Joaquin Valley. As a former Owner/Operator of….

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Kimberly McCoy

Climate and Environmental Justice Associate

In her role as the Accounting Manager, Lacie’s focus is to ensure accuracy and provide support to the overall financial well-being of the organization. 

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Lacie White

Accounting Manager

As the Research Coordinator, Mara collaborates with UC Berkeley and UC Merced on various research projects that examine determinants of air pollution exposure within…. 

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Mara Baker

Research Coordinator

In her role as EV Equity Program Manager, Maria uses her background in communication to work with local and state agencies to assist…. 

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Maria Ruiz

EV Equity Program Manager

In her role as a CARES Program Assistant provides support to the Health Care Workers and scheduled those appointments for the home visit, it provides families with necessary tools to remediate their asthma symptoms….

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Marianne Felix

CARES Program Assistant (Kern County)

In her role as a Community Health Worker, Martha provides Kern County families with the necessary tools to remediate their asthma symptoms. 

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Martha Martinez

CARES Manager (Kern County)

In her role as an EV Equity Specialist, Mary provides education, and the proper guidance to income-eligible San Joaquin Valley residents with…. 

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Mary Nambo

EV Equity Specialist

In his role as a Community Health Worker, Moises provides asthma education to CCAC CARES participants in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. 

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Moises Benavides

Community Health Worker

EV Equity Specialist, Pang works with individuals to provide education about electric vehicles. She also provides education about the many different incentives programs and…. 

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Pang Thao

EV Equity Specialist

In her role as a CARES Program Assistant, Raspreet provides support to the Community Health Workers, as they work to provide families with the necessary tools to remediate their asthma symptoms. 

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Raspreet Raj

CARES Program Assistant (Fresno County)

In her role as a Community Health Worker, Sally provides Fresno County families with the necessary tools to remediate their asthma symptoms. 

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Sally Martin-Winter

Community Health Worker (Fresno County)

In her role as a Climate and Environmental Justice Associate, Sammie strives to help disadvantaged communities through environmental education…. 

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Sammie Meneses

Climate and Environmental Justice Associate

In her role as the Human Resources Manager, Sandi leads routine HR functions, such as enforcing company policies and practices…. 

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Sandi Schurr

Human Resources Manager

In his role as Co-Executive Director, Tim has overseen the implementation of multiple environmental equity programs recognized for supporting disadvantaged.… 

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Tim Tyner

Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director

In her role as a CARES Site Supervisor, Veronica provides Fresno County families with the necessary tools to remediate their asthma symptoms…. 

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Veronica Ramirez

CARES Site Supervisor (Fresno County)

In his role as the Marketing and Communications Manager, Yanni leads program and campaign development and execution. 

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Yanni Gonzalez

Marketing and Communications Manager

In her role as a CARES Program Assistant, Yecica provides support to the Community Health Workers, as they work to provide families with the necessary tools to remediate their asthma symptoms. 

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Yecica Escobar

CARES Program Assistant (Fresno County)