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Gabriel
Maldonado

As the Founder and CEO of TruEvolution, Gabriel Maldonado has led the organization’s efforts for the last eleven years to now include comprehensive HIV prevention and care services, a mental health clinic, and an emergency supportive housing program.

Gabriel
Maldonado

As the Founder and CEO of TruEvolution, Gabriel Maldonado has led the organization’s efforts for the last eleven years to now include comprehensive HIV prevention and care services, a mental health clinic, and an emergency supportive housing program.

As a former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS under President Obama, Gabriel works to elevate the representation of minority community-based organizations in state and federal policy priorities. In addition to his work at TruEvolution, Gabriel continues his advocacy serving on regional boards, such as Borrego Community Health Foundation -- the 5th largest federally-qualified health center in the U.S.-- and global organizations such as the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Bringing a passion for business and consultancy, Gabriel works to advise industry leaders as an advisory board member for ViiV Healthcare, Janssen Therapeutics and Merck & Co.

Gabriel believes that the needs and priorities of marginalized populations should be heard in every room and at every table impacting those communities. What drives Gabriel’s passion is his experiences in witnessing the devastating impacts of the industrialization of poor urban communities. Raised in the City of Compton, Gabriel watched not only his health but the health of his family and neighborhood be affected by the corrosive effects of refineries, smog, logistics and chemical facilities. Gabriel is firmly-rooted in advancing the quality of life and human dignity of people of color in the LGBTQ+ experience.

Staff
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Meet the TruEvolution Staff

Marguerite Wheeler-Lara

Chief Operating Officer

MargueriteW@truevolution.org

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Tracy Schimelfenig

Chief Legal Officer and Compliance Officer

TracyS@truevolution.org

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Monica Broussard

Office Manager

MonicaB@truevolution.org

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Shawna Boyd

Legal Assistant & Board Liaison

ShawnaB@truevolution.org

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Isadora Angulo

Administrative Assistant

IsadoraA@TruEvolution.org

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Jessica Partida

Senior Quality and Compliance Manager

JessicaP@truevolution.org

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Ariel Savage

Development & External Affairs Manager

ArielS@truevolution.org

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Julianne Ballon, MPH

Development Assistant

JulianneB@truevolution.org

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Nicole Le Bail-Sanchez

Executive Assistant to CEO

NicoleL@truevolution.org

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Toi Thibodeaux

Program Director-IE LGBTQ+ Center

ToiT@truevolution.org

She/Her

Dave Bridgeforth

Director of Marketing

DaveB@truevolution.org

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Elizabeth del Campo

Marketing Manager

ElizabethD@truevolution.org

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Arisa Spencer

Marketing Coordinator

ArisaS@truevolution.org

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Casey Dandridge

Media Specialist

CaseyD@truevolution.org

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Jorge Delos Santos

Director of Community Health Programs

JorgeD@truevolution.org

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Curtis Smith

Outreach, Linkage, Testing Manager

CurtisS@truevolution.org

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Iris Hernandez

Community Health Programs Assistant

IrisH@truevolution.org

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Madison Thompson

Community Engagement Coordinator

MadisonT@truevolution.org

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Trevon Haney

Community Health Specialist (HIV/COVID19 Programs)

TrevonH@truevolution.org

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Laura Alvarez

Housing Case Coordinator

LauraA@truevolution.org

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Curt D. Thomas

Director of Housing

CurtT@truevolution.org

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Toccara "TK" Townsend

Housing Program Assistant

ToccaraT@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Elia Castro

Client Support Specialist

EliaC@truevolution.org

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Eric Jackson

Client Support Specialist

EricJ@truevolution.org

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Damari Henry

Client Support Specialist

DamariH@truevolution.org

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Willie Smith

Client Support Specialist

WillieS@truevolution.org

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Bailey Stumreiter

Client Support Specialist

baileys@truevolution.org

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Practicum Clinicians

Andrea Alvarez, MFT Trainee

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Mariela Zamarripa, MFT Trainee

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

John Warfield, MFT Trainee

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Join the Team

At TruEvolution we are always looking to grow our talent community. Choose a path that will make a difference and take you places:

Fellowships:
Graduate Level Clinical (MSW, MFT, PCC, PsyD)

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Join the Team

At TruEvolution we are always looking to grow our talent community. Choose a path that will make a difference and take you places:

Fellowships:
Graduate Level Clinical (MSW, MFT, PCC, PsyD)

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