About - Sacramento Covered

Your health. Our mission.

Sacramento Covered is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving health care access and care coordination for all who live in the Sacramento region. Since our beginning in 2013, we have served more than 20,000 residents annually, thanks to our team who are a huge part of our continued success. They represent the remarkable diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to promoting community health.

Our mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of the Sacramento region by connecting people to health coverage, primary and preventative care, and other health-related supports.

Our Values

Diversity
We value inclusion and equality, regardless of race, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and culture.
Compassion
We provide our services with kindness and humanity. We know that to meet the health needs of our communities, we must listen, learn and empathize.
Continuous Improvement
We strive to use best practices in our services and consistently look for innovative ways to improve how we can better serve the community.

Diversity
Compassion
Continuous Improvement

Trust
Empowerment
Community

Trust
We consistently seek to strengthen trust among those we serve and our community partners by being honest, professional and accountable.
Empowerment
We are committed to empowering individuals with the tools they need to take control of their health.
Community
Our community is our most powerful resource. We strive to foster collaborations and growth to improve health for all.

Diversity
We value inclusion and equality, regardless of race, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and culture.
Compassion
We provide our services with kindness and humanity. We know that to meet the health needs of our communities, we must listen, learn and empathize.
Continuous Improvement
We strive to use best practices in our services and consistently look for innovative ways to improve how we can better serve the community.
Trust
We consistently seek to strengthen trust among those we serve and our community partners by being honest, professional and accountable.
Empowerment
We are committed to empowering individuals with the tools they need to take control of their health.
Community
Our community is our most powerful resource. We strive to foster collaborations and growth to improve health for all.

Board

Michelle Odell | President

Director of Public Affairs, Kaiser Permanente

In addition to serving as the Chair for Sacramento Covered, Odell is involved in many local organizations including the Los Rios Foundation, the American Leadership Forum, and the local PBS affiliate.

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Phil Horn | Vice President

Founder, Burger Patch

Recently named one of Sacramento’s 40 under 40, Phil is passionate about his community and brings that passion and enthusiasm to Sacramento Covered.

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Erica Taylor | Secretary

Vice President of Communications and Community Relations, Golden 1 Credit Union

In addition to her work with Sacramento Covered, Erica also serves on the board of directors for the Los Rios Foundation and the Sacramento Metro Chamber.

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Ashley Brand | Member

System Director of Community and Homeless Health, CommonSpirit Health

Ashley has over 12 years of experience developing, implementing and managing programs that target underserved populations across California and internationally.

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Gordon Fowler | Member

Principal, 3fold Communications

Gordon brings Sacramento Covered a wealth of knowledge in the areas of strategic marketing and business solutions and branding.

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Gary King | Member

Chief Workforce Officer, SMUD

In his current role, Gary is responsible for enterprise services--such as procurement, fleet, and facilities management--as well as for human resources, health and safety, workforce development, and inclusion.

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Francisco Castillo | Member

Director of Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad

Francisco is an active community member and volunteers his time serving on several boards and commissions including the Northern California region.

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Trina A. Gonzalez | Member

Vice President for Policy, California Hospital Association

In her role, Trina is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that ensure the continuity of care for families and individuals with Medi-Cal and underserved populations in the Sacramento region.

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Keri Thomas | Member

Vice President, External Affairs, Sutter Health Valley Area

Keri has a passion for connecting programs and services to help create a seamless system of care for our communities' most vulnerable.

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Kelly Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
kelly@sacramentocovered.org
Joil Xiong
Chief Operating Officer
joil@sacramentocovered.org
Claire Sinclair
Director of Finance
claire@sacramentocovered.org
Lorena Sanchez
Director of Programs
lorena@sacramentocovered.org
Kyle Stefano
Clinical Supervisor
kstefano@sacramentocovered.org