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!
County Budget Hearing Update: Advocating for You to the Board of Supervisors
June 11, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Board of Supervisors engaged in a public discussion as they prepare to consider approval of the County’s 2025-26 budget later this month.
Building on Our Strength for 2026: Virtual Membership Meeting Recap
June 4, 2025
Thank you to the hundreds of OCEA members who joined our virtual membership meetings last Tuesday, May 28, 2025. For those unable to attend, you can watch the full video by clicking the play button above.
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
As we observe Memorial Day today, OCEA remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Their courage secured the freedoms we exercise every day—including the right to organize and advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity in the workplace.
Virtual Membership Meeting May 28: Negotiations & Budget Updates
May 16, 2025
As you may recall, your last OCEA-negotiated contract resulted in the highest wage increase of any non-safety County bargaining unit when it was ratified (13% total—4.75% in June 2023; 4.25% in 2024; and 4% in June 2025). Our negotiations team was also able to secure multiple other improvements and benefit enhancements that have benefited thousands of OCEA members.
O&E Reorganization Update: April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
As you're probably aware, the Board of Supervisors approved the proposed reorganization last week. We continue to meet with the County regarding potential impacts on you and your co-workers and we need your help.
Your Retirement Security: ADELE REELECTED TO OCERS BOARD UNOPPOSED!
April 17, 2025
Great news for OCERS members! Adele Lopez Tagaloa will serve a third term on the OCERS Board of Trustees without an election. The nomination period closed on April 16, and Adele was the only candidate who qualified for the General Member seat.
O&E Reorganization Update: April 21, 2025
April 16, 2025
On April 16, OCEA met with both County and department leadership to discuss the County's proposal to reorganize OC O&E under the Office of Care Coordination (OCC) and Behavioral Health Navigation (BHN). Both meetings exemplify the ongoing collaborative efforts between OCEA and the County to address your concerns regarding this transition.
O&E Reorganization Update: April 15 Meeting Recap
April 16, 2025
We met with the County Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to continue discussions regarding the proposed reorganization of your program. Representing O&E at the table were Michelle Ruiz, Thanh Nghi Nguyen, Julio Ventura, Rosa Gonzalez, and OCEA staff.
OCEA Members Only: April 22 on Zoom--Federal Budget Insights with Congressman Mike Levin
April 14, 2025
Please join Congressman Mike Levin and OCEA for a virtual legislative briefing at 5:30 p.m. April 22. The Federal budget has important implications for OCEA members throughout the county, cities, and special districts.
HCA Outreach & Engagement Update: April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
Yesterday, we held our first meet and confer with the County regarding the potential reorganization of your program.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY STEWARDS
Tina Aguilar
Darlene Amaya-McDonald
Cheri Azodi
Huda Bayaa
Karen Blanchard
Nabila Bolisay
Mackenzie Bray
Erin Brown
Robert Brown
Bridget Burgos
Catherine Canneto
Marisol Chavez Canales
Mary Chavez
Tina Chen
Frank Cienfuegos
Maria Corona
Colette Craig
Elvira Dodd
Sandra Duarte
John Duckson
Nichole Duplesse
Marco Escobedo
Virginia Espinoza
Francis Evaldez
Pamela Garcia
Christopher Goffredo
Rosa Gonzalez
Marilyn Hernandez
Jennifer Hoang
Yen Hong
Thomas Hsuing
Scott Huffman
Gayana Jones
Lauren Juarez
Paul Juarez
Kathy Kendrick
Karim Khalil
Katherine La Sure
Peter Lai Dinh
Juliet Le Rankin
Cecilia Leon
Kim Long
Luz Lopez
Angelo Lugo
Guadalupe Madrid-Long
Amy Marchen
Maria Marin
Veronica Martin Navarro
Jesse Martinez
Diane Mason
Alexandra Merrit
Vida Mofidi
Francisca Moreno Martinez
Faith Morrison
Fernanda Morton
Jennifer Negro
Carol New
Kassandra Nguyen
Yadith Orellana
Veronica Ortiz
Nisha Pagan
Luyen Pham
Sarah Phan
Anthony Ragazzo
Janice Richardson
Milfred Dwain Salwasser
Bianca Sandoval
Fatiha Shannon
Shouka Sharifpour
Catherine Shreenan
Janeth Silenski
Kim Sligar
Suzette Smith
Crystal Swart
Alfredo Valle
Sharmie Joy Velasco
Genesis Velez
Alyssa Vergara
Vuthy Yam
Victoria Young
Elizabeth Zayas
Martha Zuniga
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Representative
Donika Nuñez
Labor Relations Representative
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Representative
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative