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 50,000 residents annually, thanks to our team who has been a huge part of our continued success. They represent the remarkable diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to promoting community health through their individualized support.

Our mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of the Sacramento region by connecting people to health, behavioral health, social supportive services and other resources.

Our Values

Improve Access
Increase access to health and social programs and services.
Reduce Barriers
Identify and address social determinants of health to mitigate the barriers often encountered when people seek care.
Coordinate Care
Care coordination across organizations and systems to ensure wraparound services are delivered.

Improve Access
Reduce Barriers
Coordinate Care

Stabilize Housing
Empower People Through Outreach & Education
Collaborate with Partners

Stabilize Housing
Improve and secure a path to housing that meets complex health needs.
Empower People Through Outreach & Education
Improve health literacy and increase awareness of available resources to empower people to take control of their health.
Collaborate with Partners
Build on the skills and expertise of partnerships to advance toward the shared goal of improving population health.

Improve Access
Increase access to health and social programs and services.
Reduce Barriers
Identify and address social determinants of health to mitigate the barriers often encountered when people seek care.
Coordinate Care
Care coordination across organizations and systems to ensure wraparound services are delivered.
Stabilize Housing
Improve and secure a path to housing that meets complex health needs.
Empower People Through Outreach & Education
Improve health literacy and increase awareness of available resources to empower people to take control of their health.
Collaborate with Partners
Build on the skills and expertise of partnerships to advance toward the shared goal of improving population health.

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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Ashley Brand | Secretary

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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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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Erica Taylor | Member

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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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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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
Jodi Nerell
Director of Behavioral Health Integration
jodi@sacramentocovered.org