Josh Stehlik is CIPC’s Policy Director in Los Angeles. In this role, he advocates for state and local policies that advance immigrant rights and ensure equity of opportunities and a […]
Juana Esquivel is the Supervising Digital Communications Manager at CIPC. In her role, Juana leads and oversees the development of the digital work for CIPC’s campaigns and narrative change initiatives, […]
Natalie Vasileff is the CIPC’s Communications Specialist. In this position, she helps develop communications materials and is responsible for overseeing CIPC’s online and media presence. Before joining CIPC, Natalie worked […]
Matias Bernal, Ph.D., is the Development Director at the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), where he leads fundraising efforts, cultivates donor relationships, oversees grant management, and drives strategic development initiatives […]
Jesús Ramón Villalba Gastélum is a Statewide Organizer at the forefront of CIPC’s Integrated Voter Engagement program. Before joining CIPC, Jesús Ramón served as a Community Outreach Assistant and later […]
Most recently, Vy Nyugen served as a Senior Director of Special Projects and Communications at the Weingart Foundation where she worked on initiatives and other projects that fell outside of […]
Dr. Adel Syed serves as President and CEO for UMMA Community Clinic, a federally qualified community health center, in South Central Los Angeles providing comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and […]
Shiu-Ming Cheer is CIPC’s Deputy Director of Immigrant & Racial Justice. In this role, she advocates for statewide and local policies that advance immigrant rights and protect people from criminalization, […]
Sukaina Hussain serves as the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives at CIPC. She is a community organizer who has worked to build relationships with a focus on equity and justice […]
Belinda Coronado is CIPC’s Development Associate. In this position, she supports fundraising initiatives and special events. Before joining CIPC, Belinda worked at Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) to implement their […]
Hallie Stohler-Plaza is CIPC’s Chief of Staff. With over 15 years of both domestic and international multi-sectoral experience in nonprofit, academia and healthcare, Hallie is a “jill of many trades.” […]
Anallely Martin is CIPC’s Legislative Assistant. In this position, she works in support of the government affairs and operations teams. Before joining CIPC, Anallely worked to provide direct legal services […]
Apolonio “Polo” Morales is CIPC’s Deputy Director of Programs and Campaigns. In this position, he supervises the organization’s policy, government affairs and organizing programs. Polo has a decade of experience […]
Xochitl Sanchez is the Statewide Organizing Manager with CIPC. She is a Salvadoran-American organizer and policy advocate with extensive experience working with nonprofits. Before joining CIPC, Xochitl was the senior […]
Masih Fouladi is CIPC’s Executive Director. Masih has 15 years of advocacy experience, working to protect the civil rights of immigrant communities, focusing on defeating systemic injustices that harass, harm […]
Edward Sifuentes is the Communications Director at the California Immigrant Policy Center. Before joining CIPC, he worked as the Deputy Communications Director at the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial […]
Carlos Alarcon is CIPC’s Health & Public Benefits Policy Analyst in Los Angeles. Carlos received his Bachelors in Finance from UC Riverside and Masters in Public Policy from UCLA’s Luskin […]
Eliana Carballo is the Operations Coordinator at the California Immigrant Policy Center where she supports the internal administrative functions of the organization. Eliana is a proud Salvadoran-American, born and […]
Vanessa Cajina is a lobbyist with KP Public Affairs, one of the largest lobbying and public affairs consulting firms in California. Vanessa has been with KP since 2012 and leads […]
AJ Joven is CIPC’s Associate Director of Movement Building. In this role, he seeks to be a bridge between the voices of the community and the policy that CIPC champions, […]
Bruno is a community organizer, movement builder, policy advocate, and legal worker with over 12 years of experience in community organizing, coalition building, campaign coordination, and project management. Bruno’s foundation […]
Chloe Steck is the Legislative Advocate for the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC). She is responsible for supporting the Government Affairs department by way of bill tracking, drafting letters of […]
Daniela is the Economic Justice Policy Coordinator at CIPC. Her roles and responsibilities are focused on deepening relationships with coalition partners and advocating for immigrant-centered economic justice policies. She comes […]