Meet the Team

CCAC Staff

In his role as SJV Air Software Engineer, Alex is developing a dynamic and interactive map, creating new tools for…. 

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Alex McCormick

SJVAir Software Engineer

In her role as a Climate Equity Coordinator, Alexa is responsible for working with our Climate and Environmental Justice (CEJ) Director in the development and implementation of….

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Alexa Sanchez

Climate Equity Coordinator

In her role as an EV Equity Program Manager, Alix provides electrification education and assistance to San Joaquin Valley residents… 

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Alix Emory

EV Equity Program Manager

Alma initially began her journey at CCAC in the role of a Program Assistant. However, when she encountered an opportunity to…

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Alma Bravo

Community Health Worker (Kern County)

In her role as a Community Health Worker, Alondra works to provide services to San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.…  

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Alondra Mercado

Community Health Worker (San Joaquin & Stanislaus 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

Environmental Health Research Manager 

In her role as Community Health Worker 2, Ana helps families and individuals navigate through their struggles with asthma through education, home environmental assessments, and…..

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Ana Cruz

Community Health Worker II (Fresno County)

Arlette joined the CCAC team in December 2023. As an Environmental Health Research Coordinator, Arlette invites Central Valley families to take part in…..

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Arlette Garcia-Ramirez

Research Coordinator

Bernardo joined the CCAC team as an Accounts Manager, leveraging his expertise in finance to manage and oversee financial operations. His role includes budgeting…

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Bernardo Canal

Bookkeeper and Account Manager

In her role as Climate and Environmental Justice Associate, 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 Equity and Environmental Justice Associate

Briseida joined the Central California Asthma Collaborative team as an intern in 2023 and is now working as an Environmental Health Research Coordinator for CCAC. In her role as an Environmental Research Coordinator,

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Briseida Vasquez

Environmental Health Research 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 Senior 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

Senior Environmental Health Research Coordinator

In his role as SJVAir Director, Derek manages the technology team and is responsible….

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Derek Payton

SJVAir Director

Elizabeth joined the CCAC team as a Community Health Worker in September 2023 where she works directly with families in the Northern Central Valley to help them…. 

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Elizabeth Bedoy

Community Health Worker (San Joaquin & Stanislaus County)

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

She first joined CCAC as an intern for the Environmental Health Research and CARES departments. Now as a full-time Community Health Worker…

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Franchesca Bautista

Community Health Worker (Fresno 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 Quality Improvement Manager 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

Quality Improvement Manager (Kern County)

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)

Jennifer joined the Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) team as a Community Health Worker to provide services to CARES participants in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. In her role, Jennifer conducts initial patient outreach…

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Jennifer Lopez Torres

Community Health Worker (San Joaquin & Stanislaus County)

In his role as the Program Assistant, Jesse ensures that authorization of services are submitted to qualifying Health Insurances. This enables families to access…. 

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Jesse Villegas

Program Assistant (Fresno & Madera 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 III (Tulare County)

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

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Jesus Rivera

Environmental Health Research Manager

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 Senior Director of Government Affairs, 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

Senior Director, Government Affairs

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 Program Assistant, Manuela is the first to come in contact with our patients and ensures all patients are…. 

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Manuela Miranda

CARES Program Assistant (Kern County)

In her role as a Community Health Worker, Maria engages closely with patients, offering invaluable support and education to enhance their understanding of 

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Maria Callente

Lead Care Manager II

Maria Ruiz uses her background in communication to connect San Joaquin Valley residents to state and regional resourcesthat create equity and move California…

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Maria Ruiz

Director of Outreach and Policy

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 Regional Manager (South Region)

Born and raised in the vibrant community of Mountain View, Michael’s story is deeply rooted in the values and resilience of a Mexican household. He embarked on his professional journey with a degree in Business Administration, concentrating in …. 

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Michael Andrade

Development Director

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

As a Community Health Worker, Perla joins CCAC’s team to identify and support individuals with asthma, especially in underprivileged areas….

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Perla Mendoza

Community Health Worker (Kern County)

Raspreet graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor’s in Health Science, with an emphasis in Health Administration. Raspreet is the Administrative Assistant who ensures…

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Raspreet Raj

Administrative Assistant

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 Deputy Executive Director, Sarah leads administrative and program efforts focused on climate equity and…. 

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Sarah Sharpe

Deputy Executive Director

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

Founder & Executive Director

In her role as a Community Health Worker, Vanessa works directly with San Joaquin Valley residents to ensure they….

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Vanessa Rodriguez

Community Health Worker (Kern County)

In her role as a Community Health Worker, Veronica provides valuable tools to manage and alleviate…. 

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Veronica Espinosa

Community Health Worker (Tulare & Kings County)

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

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Veronica Ramirez

CARES Regional Manager (Central Region)

In her role as CARES Staff Assistant, Windy reviews and manages, maintains confidential records, prepares reports and…. 

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Windy Hamilton

CARES Staff Assistant 

Through her work, she aims to support and grow the network of  CCAC’s partners, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to make a significant impact in the environment and …. 

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Wonuola Olagunju

San Joaquin Valley CBO Coordinator

Her main goal as a Community Health Worker includes conducting home assessments, care coordination, community outreach, asthma education, and….

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Yaritza Lopez

Community Health Worker (Sacramento County)