Board of Directors

About

The Board of Directors committee works to build up CIPC’s infrastructure, financial resources, and strategic plan, in order to ensure CIPC’s growth and sustainability. This committee works to build up CIPC’s infrastructure, financial resources, and strategic plan, in order to ensure CIPC’s growth and sustainability. The Board is comprised of members from diverse sectors, selected for their expertise and commitment to expanding inclusive policies for California’s immigrant communities. As we continue to strengthen our internal infrastructure, CIPC will continue to work with our grassroots Steering Committee and Advisory Council to inform and oversee our pro-immigrant policy priorities.

Adel Syed

He/Him

President and CEO, UMMA Community Clinic

Allan Colbern

He/Him

Board Secretary and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Arizona State University

Gabriela Sandoval

She/her

Executive Director of Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute

Marc Philpart

He/Him

Executive Director, Black Freedom Fund

Rachelle Reyes Wenger

She/Her

Board Treasurer and System Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy Engagement for CommonSpirit Health

Richard Barrera

He/Him

Board Chair and President of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Trustees

Tom K. Wong

He/Him

Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego

Vanessa Cajina

she/her

Board Vice-President and Lobbyist, KP Public Affairs

Vy Nguyen

She/her

Director of Spiritual Home, PICO California

Xóchitl Castañeda

She/Her

Founding Director, Health Initiative of the Americas, University of California Berkeley