Meet Our Team : About Us : Valley Health Foundation

Michael Elliott

President & Executive Director

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"Health is a right - I strongly believe that a healthcare system that works for the most vulnerable makes all of us safer and healthier."
Gail Cuevas

Operations Manager

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"Joy is how I feel everyday knowing I work for and am part of an organization whose mission and values are very dear to my heart."

Camie VanKeuren, MNA

Chief Development Officer

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"I choose JOY. I find joy in my work every day whether its working alongside my amazing colleagues to make an impact, to answering the need of a healthcare worker or helping a donor give back to a cause they feel passionate about. There is so much joy in giving back and helping to make a difference and I’m grateful to be a part of that."
Hayley Durham-Filo

Database Manager

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"Being part of an organization that holds accountability as a key value is high on my list. I see accountability as the backbone for the other values, creating an ethical and grounded approach to fundraising and project management via checks and balances."
Darcie Kiyan

Development Officer, Major Gifts

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"All too often in this world, dignity through illness can vary drastically based on wealth, status, and resources. Healthcare is a human right and I want to work towards a future where everyone has access to the care they need."
Cam Vu, PhD

Development Officer, Grants Administration

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"I am so proud of the innovative work around health and healthcare that Valley Health Foundation champions. VHF believes in innovative programs and partnerships to help us face the challenges affecting all communities."
Katherine Wang

Development Officer, Annual Giving

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"The belief that 'health is a right' is one that deeply resonates with me and that drives the work that I do. I feel so grateful to work alongside an amazing team and community that share this belief. I also love that we believe in and advocate for joy - that is so important too."

Julie Surjan

Chief Events & Marketing Officer

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"Collaboration is a key part of our work and what we do as an organization. I am so proud of our collaborative spirit and the incredible work we can all accomplish when we come together. The number of partners we work with is truly a statement of our impact and our common goal of better health for all."
Patty Porter, RN

Communications Officer

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"Joy - We are very proud of our mission to have a positive impact on the health of individuals and families through our resources and collaborative projects. This is a source of great personal joy!"
Noelle Wirth

Events Manager

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"I have always believed that healthcare accessibility is a human right and this conviction is what led me to work for Valley Health Foundation. I am proud and grateful every day to work for an organization whose mission and values so align with my own and whose work is so important to our community. "
Dylan Wooten-Kincart

Events Marketing Manager

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"Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect is the value that I take to heart every day. Knowing that we, as a Foundation, include this in our day-to-day work speaks volumes to the individuals and communities we work with and serve."

Christina Salvatier, MPA

Chief Financial Officer

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"Accountability - It's the value that is required in my day to day role. I feel that if I can show up with ethical conduct and integrity, that it sets the foundation for me to apply all the other values."
Felicia Del Rio

Accounts Payable Accountant

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"Can Do-ism, when we come together as a team we can get everything accomplished."
Sonia Hiatt

Gift Shop Manager

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"I'm proud to work for VHF. I enjoy working alongside a diverse workforce. I feel welcomed and valued."
Maggie Salvatier

Accounts Receivable Accountant

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"Joy would have to be the value I connect with most because our mission brings me joy. Our line of work also brings so much joy to others in our healthcare system and community."
Angie Vallejo

Finance Manager

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"Joy is the value that I resonate most with at Valley Health Foundation. Our organization strives to bring happiness to those in need, especially during these difficult times. Joy is an essential piece of living a healthy life."

Lisa Hanson

Program Manager, Community Grants Partnership

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"The VHF team lives and breathes Can Do-Ism. It is inspiring to be surrounded by colleagues who do all they can to improve the lives of those in our community."
Lisa Mena

Community Outreach Worker

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"I am excited by what the Foundation does for the community, especially around mental health which is especially important to me."
Paul Murphy, MPH

Program Manager, Community Grants Partnership

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“'Health is a Right' as a value is so important to me. It means supporting the County’s health system and our safety -net through innovation and financial support that extends high quality health care to everyone in our community."
Sunny Ochoa

Senior Program Officer

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"I'm proud to work for an organization that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect as core values. These values ensure we consider those marginalized in our community when developing partnerships and creating programs, allowing us to contribute to building healthier communities in Santa Clara County."
Danielle Paup, CMA

Program Analyst, Community Grants Partnership

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"Collaboration is about making a connection. Together we learn, we share, and we encourage. When we collaborate, we succeed!"
Ignacio Vallejo

Senior Program Manager

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"I believe Can Do-Ism is core to the Foundation. We are an organization that can take on the challenges presented to us by the community. Whether it is an ask for medical equipment, support for employee wellness, facilitating the distribution of tremendous amounts of PPE to the community during the pandemic, we can do what is needed to support the wellbeing of our community."