Health Care Agency
OCEA members in the Health Care Agency are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Health Care Agency plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Health Care Agency. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Health Care Agency. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
OCEA Special Events Update: Snow Activities & More Special Events!
February 14, 2024
Don't miss members-only discounts for Big Bear, Snow Valley & more!
Feb. 13 at CAS & CAN: OCEA Members Only "Steps to Financial Freedom"
February 6, 2024
Do you have a budget and/or financial goals? If not, would you like to?
Valentine's Sweepstakes: Win a $100 Target Gift Card!
February 5, 2024
We’re celebrating Valentine's Day with Orange County's Credit Union & OCEA members by hosting a special sweepstakes!
Voting Begins Now for March 5 Primary Election!
February 5, 2024
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has mailed ballots for the March 5 Primary Election! Starting Feb. 6 drop off locations will also be open.
Your Retirement Security: Adele Tagaloa Becomes OCERS Chair
January 30, 2024
OCEA Board Member Adele Tagaloa—who was twice-elected to the OCERS Board of Trustees to protect your retirement security—was selected by her fellow trustees as Board Chair for 2024. Adele is the first woman of color, and second woman overall, to become Chair in nearly 80 years of OCERS existence.
REGISTER TODAY: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan Jan. 30, Feb. 21 or March 13
January 25, 2024
Come and learn the ins and outs of your County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
APPLY NOW: 2024 PORAC Scholarship Grant
January 18, 2024
Eligible members can apply now for a $2,000 scholarship to help offset education fees. The deadline to apply to the Sacramento PORAC office is March 8, 2024.
What's Driving Auto Insurance Rates? (And What You Can Do About It!)
January 17, 2024
Velece Insurance reports auto insurance rates are rising across the board. That’s due to several factors including increases in driving, accidents and inflation.
RSVP TODAY: OCEA Members Only Presents Medicare 101
January 17, 2024
Retiring soon? Learn about the basics of Medicare at this informative event for OCEA members!
OCEA VOTER GUIDE: 2024 March Primary OCEA-Endorsed Candidates
January 17, 2024
Politicians make decisions that impact our contracts, our budgets, and our working conditions. OCEA is proud to endorse these candidates for the March 5, 2024, Primary Election.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY STEWARDS
Tina Aguilar
Darlene Amaya-McDonald
Cheri Azodi
Huda Bayaa
Karen Blanchard
Robert Brown
Bridget Burgos
Catherine Canneto
Rhena Carusillo
Mary Chavez
Tina Chen
Frank Cienfuegos
Maria Corona
Colette Craig
Tina Dean
Elvira Dodd
Sandra Duarte
John Duckson
Nichole Duplesse
Marco Escobedo
Hugo Flores
Ryan Froelich
Marilyn Hernandez
Jennifer Hoang
Yen Hong
Thomas Hsuing
Scott Huffman
Lauren Juarez
Kathy Kendrick
Peter Lai Din
Juliet Le Rankin
Cecilia Leon
Kim Long
Luz Lopez
Angelo Lugo
Amy Marchen
Maria Marin
Veronica Martin Navarro
Diane Mason
Alexandra Merrit
Vida Mofidi
Francisca Moreno Martinez
Faith Morrison
Fernanda Morton
Jennifer Negro
Carol New
Kassandra Nguyen
Diana Nguyen-Ruffalo
Yadith Orellana
Veronica Ortiz
Luyen Pham
Sarah Phan
Chris Prevatt
Jose Quintanilla
Stacy Rusu
Milfred Dwain Salwasser
Bianca Sandoval
Fatiha Shannon
Shouka Sharifpour
Catherine Shreenan
Kim Sligar
Margarethe Smith
Suzette Smith
Crystal Swart
Alfredo Valle
Sharmie Joy Velasco
Genesis Velez
Vuthy Yam
Victoria Young
Elizabeth Zayas
Martha Zuniga
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Specialist
Linda Meyer
Labor Relations Representative
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative
Jessica Salazar
Labor Relations Specialist
