The organization’s CEO/Founder of WOCOTM. She has worked for Kaiser Permanente for 26 years. Ms. Pellerin has her Doctor Management /Organization Leadership. MBA/MHM and BS. Member of Sigma Gamma Rho. She has received certificates in workforce development, fund development for the community-based organization, community marketing/program development management, and grant writing.

Ms. Isma Sana is an experienced professional with over 13 years experience in Programme Development and Management, Resource Mobilization and Business Development, Advocacy and Campaigning for INGOs and NGOs. She has led the portfolios of Programme Development and Programme Management as a team lead with leading INGOs and NGOs of the country. She is well versed and equipped with the skills of Strategizing Campaigns for Advocacy and Influencing, developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Work plans, Report Writing, Research, and Case Studies for development projects and as per the donor templates and compliance guidelines particularly for GAC, EU, UKAID and USAID on human rights, women rights (GESI), social justice and ending inequality and poverty. She demonstrates understanding and working knowledge on using Oxfam’s Feminist Principles in the design, management and implementation of the development projects. She possesses excellent understanding and working exposure of the legislative framework on Protection of Women against Violence and mechanisms for Essential Support Services available in Pakistan for ending gender-based violence (GBV) and Child Early and Forced Marriage. Ms. Sana earns post graduate degrees in Development Practice from The University of Queensland, Australia and Environmental Sciences (Pakistan). She has obtained a certificate on Leadership and Mentorship from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and serves as a mentor for women and girls having potential for seeking higher education and career in the development sector. She is an Australia Awards Alumni and an active member of Women in Leadership Network (WIL) of Australia Awards. She is working as a Programme Management Advisor with Oxfam GB and also serves as a Board Member and Director of Programs & Vice President (Voluntary Basis) for a women rights organization in California, USA.

Robina has her Master of Public Health/Health Policy Management. Robina works at Sierra Community Medical Foundation. She has received a certificate of Merit as a top position in medical ward assessment from Khyber Medical University. She has researched and conducted training on pediatric patients on new ADHD Meds. Robina was able to use this training in turning Medicad into a block grant. Her leadership skills include being a member of the Islamic Societ of Placer County (ISPC).

Robina has organized and supervise community and social events, volunteer on non-profit boards of directors, educational lectures by entrepreneurs for social welfare and awareness, assist by manage fundraiser programs to support ISPC educational programs Other skills Robina has  Suicide initiative program at Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico, able to analyze health economics implication merger between Dignity Health and Catholic Health Advantage, establish an essential partnership with Health Department Coalition Accelerator program. She can also facilitate communication group processes for the resolution of issues and provide practical consultation/technical assistance for our community. Robina is a skill in the following languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Dale graduated from Luther Burbank Senior High School in 1967 and went on to receive his political education from the BPP in 1969. He later became the President of the Black Student Union at Sacramento City College in 1970.  Dale graduated from California State University Sacramento in 1996 and received certification as a licensed tax preparer in 1997. He acquired his Real Estate in 1998 and obtained a law degree in 2004. He currently practices Law today.

With over 30 years’ experience in Information Technology, Lisa has served in several technology leadership roles, and an ambitious problem solver with a passion for Web Technologies and creating logical and innovative solutions. Lisa is an experience application developer with the ability to turn ideas into reusable modules and solutions for automating business processes, and have completed several projects for government and private sector organizations for Web, Windows, and mobile platforms.

A software technologist with 25 years of experience in helping companies develop and deliver quality software solutions. Directed engineering teams of the InterconnectNow platform with annual revenue of $18 million. Supported customers in resolving their production issues with the help of an engineering support team in the Financial Analytics platform. Onboarded customers to the Financial Analytics platform with the help of my implementation team. Led onshore & offshore engineering teams spread across North America, Europe & India motivating them to develop quality software applications. Created, collaborated, and maintained engineering product roadmap that includes revenue, product improvements, security fixes, change management and maintenance items. Pushed the envelope by continuous team collaboration and team-building activities. Collaborated with external and internal customers to identify features that could help them automate their processes and cut overhead costs.

Thomas is bringing over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology field with a strong focus on Program Management and Technology Strategy. They hold a Master’s degree in Management of Information Systems from Florida State University and are currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Business Administration at Indiana Wesleyan University. Their track record includes creating strategic Technology Roadmaps that align with business objectives, and they have contributed to the innovation and growth of Fortune 500 companies such as General Motors, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and SAIC.

Kevin Bichanga has been active in the field of health and humanitarian relief for 15 years, focusing on medical emergencies, trauma, public health and mental health in various refugee programs in Dadaab, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, the central Middle East and East African region.

Kevin has conducted programs for various institutions such as the ministries of Health in Bangladesh, Kenya , South Sudan and Ethiopia, as well as the UNHCR and Doctors without Borders (MSF). In addition, he has Five years of experience as a program coordinator in medical and public health emergencies working in conflict regions, and managing humanitarian and development programs.

He has a degree in Medicine form University of Nairobi and a Masters in Medicine from University Of Vienna. His deep commitment to overcome poverty , inequality and injustice is driven by his passion for the world’s marginalized people and the blessings he believes they have to offer.

Carlos has over 25 years of Accounting and Finance leadership experience at Fortune 100 companies. He is a Finance Director with Intel Corporation responsible for driving growth and profitability. Carlos is a CPA and holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota. He is passionate about improving representation and the power of education to transform lives.

LaToya Young is our Chief Human Resources Officer, also serving as Board Secretary. She brings with her a diverse set of perspectives, experiences and identities that all center around the service of others. LaToya’s expertise is result of almost ten years in human resources and her studies during which she received a Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology.

She has experience in human resources, strategic execution, workforce management, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. LaToya is dedicated to the betterment of others. Professionally, Ms. Young serves as the Senior Manager of People Experience for a multinational company. In her leisure she enjoys volunteering with her faith-based organization and spending time with her three furry friends.