Board of Directors

Comprised of experts in public health, environmental advocacy, healthcare, and community engagement, the Board plays a crucial role in shaping CCAC’s programs and initiatives.

Active Board Members

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CCAC is guided by a Board of Directors composed of dedicated public health leaders, environmental advocates, healthcare professionals, and community champions committed to advancing health equity and clean air initiatives.

Alec Chan-Golston PhD

Assistant Professor of Public Health, UC Merced

Carolina Simunovic, MD

Physician, Dermatology, Kaiser Permanente Fresno

Chang Na, MD, MPH

Physician, Occupational Mediciine, Kaiser Permanente Bakersfield

Dr. Emanuel Alcala, PhD

Assistant Director, Central Valley Health Policy Institute, CSU Fresno (Treasurer)

Jaymin Kwon, PhD

Associate Professor of Public Health, CSU Fresno

Kevin D. Hamilton, RRT

Former Co-Executive Director, Central California Asthma Collaborative

Rohan Jadhav PhD

Assistant Professor of Public Health, CSU Fresno (Secretary)

Susie A. Rico-Vasquez, B.S., MPH

Health Educator, Fresno County Department of Public Health

Tim Tyner, MS

Executive Director, Central California Asthma Collaborative

Venise Curry, MD

Regional Director, Communities for a New California Education Fund (Chair)

Emeritus Board Members

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These distinguished individuals who have dedicated years of service to advancing our mission of health equity and environmental justice continue to provide guidance, historical insight, and mentorship to support CCAC's mission.

Catherine Garoupa-White, PhD

Executive Director, Central Valley Air Quality Coalition

Gail Williams, RN

Former Director of Health Services, Fresno Unified School District

John Capitman, PhD

Former Director, Central Valley Health Policy Institute, CSU Fresno

Kara Zografos, PhD

Dean, College of Health and Human Services, CSU Fresno

Lisa Chaney, RN MSN

Former Director of Health Services, Fresno Unified School District

Maria Elena Avila-Torres, MPH

Clinical Health Educator, Kaiser Permanente Fresno

Praveen Buddiga, MD

Physician, Buddiga Family Allergy

Ricardo Cisneros, PhD

Associate Professor of Public Health, UC Merced