About - Sacramento Covered

Your health. Our mission.

Sacramento Covered is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving health care access and care coordination for all who live in the Sacramento region.

Our mission is to improve the overall health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by connecting people to health coverage, primary and preventative care, behavioral health care, housing, food, and other health-related supports.

Our Team

Our team has the passion and training to help all individuals across the continuum of care. We reflect the community we serve and provide training and support to promote peer-to-peer outreach.

As of early 2021, our team includes:

27

Field-Based Community Health Workers

20

Health Navigators

10

Patient Navigators

3

Housing Coordinators

2

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)

15

Languages Spoken

Our languages include American Sign Language, Cantonese, English, French, German, Hindi, Hmong, Pashto, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Urdu.

Our Clients

We serve the most vulnerable members of our community.
We meet clients where they are and support them as they move through the continuum of care to reach their optimum outcomes.
27% of clients served preferred a language other than English.

32% of clients who shared their immigration status indicated they are not US citizens.
60% of clients who shared their race/ethnicity identified as Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color (BIPOC).
85% of clients assisted were Medi-Cal eligible.

We serve the most vulnerable members of our community.
We meet clients where they are and support them as they move through the continuum of care to reach their optimum outcomes.
27% of clients served preferred a language other than English.
32% of clients who shared their immigration status indicated they are not US citizens.
60% of clients who shared their race/ethnicity identified as Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color (BIPOC).
85% of clients assisted were Medi-Cal eligible.

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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Ellen Brown | Member

Director of Community Integration, UC Davis Health

Ellen believes that partnerships make our work rewarding and impactful. She works collaboratively with numerous agencies and systems to increase health access.

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Kelly Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
kelly@sacramentocovered.org
Joil Xiong
Senior Vice President of Operations
joil@sacramentocovered.org
Kyle Stefano
Vice President of Clinical Programs
kstefano@sacramentocovered.org
Lorena Sanchez
Vice President of Community Programs
lsanchez@sacramentocovered.org
Chris Ascencio
Director of Strategic Initiatives
cascencio@sacramentocovered.org
Claire Sinclair
Director of Finance
claire@sacramentocovered.org
Griselda Zamora
Director of Community Health
gzamora@sacramentocovered.org
Lizette Rodriguez
Director of Human Resources
lizette@sacramentocovered.org