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.
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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
Directory

Meet the TruTeam

Our Team

Meet the TruEvolution Staff

Marguerite Wheeler-Lara

Chief Operating Officer

MargueriteW@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Tracy Schimelfenig

Chief Legal Officer and Compliance Officer

TracyS@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Andrea Ordaz

Director of Administration & Facilities / Project Manager-Project Legacy

AndreaO@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Rayanna Riggsbee

Executive Assistant to CEO

RayannaR@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Isadora Angulo

Receptionist

IsadoraA@TruEvolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Jessica Partida

Grants & Contracts Compliance Manager

JessicaP@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Jaden Carter

Development Associate

JadenC@TruEvolution.org

He/Him/His

Christy Jones

Corporate Paralegal and Board Liaison

ChristyJ@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Ariel Savage

Public Affairs & Partnerships Coordinator

ArielS@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Omar Gonzalez-Valentino, MS, LMFT #115094, LPCC #6913

Director of Behavioral Health

OmarV@truevolution.org

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Sunni Meador, MSW, ACSW #109231

Behavioral Health Manager

SunniM@truevolution.org

Pronouns: They, Them, Theirs

Charity Miller, MS, LMFT #101011

Licensed Clinical Therapist

CharityM@truevolution.org

Pronouns: They, Them, Theirs / She, Her, Hers

Dave Bridgeforth

Director of Marketing

DaveB@truevolution.org

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Elizabeth del Campo

Communications Coordinator

ElizabethD@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Arisa Spencer

Marketing Coordinator

arisas@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Scottie Wilson

Media Coordinator Temp

ScottieW@truevolution.org

He/Him/They

Jorge Delos Santos

Director of Community Health Programs/COVID-19 Response Coordinator

JorgeD@truevolution.org

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Raul Maldonado, MSW, MPA

Housing Manager

RaulM@truevolution.org

Pronouns: They, Them, Theirs

Curtis Smith

Outreach, Linkage, Testing Manager

curtiss@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Steve Ford

Non-Medical Case Manager

SteveF@truevolution.org

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Cindy Coreas

Community Health Specialist

CindyC@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Iris Hernandez

Community Health Specialist

IrisH@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Madison Thompson

Community Engagement Coordinator

MadisonT@truevolution.org

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Trevon Haney

Community Health Specialist (HIV/COVID19 Programs)

TrevonH@truevolution.org

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Clara Vera

Housing Navigator

clarav@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

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:

• Careers
• Volunteering
• Internships
• Public Policy

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