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Meet Our Team

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The Prisma Community Care family works from the heart.

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Our board and staff devote their whole, compassionate selves toward creating a healthier, more vibrant Arizona.

Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Jessyca Leach (she/they) is a dynamic executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic planning, operational excellence, and financial leadership. As the CEO of Prisma Community Care, Jessyca spearheads innovative initiatives that enhance financial strategy, operational efficiency, and community impact for one of Phoenix’s leading health-focused nonprofits. Their visionary leadership has solidified Prisma’s reputation as a trailblazer in health equity and sustainability.

Jessyca’s career includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at Downtown Phoenix Inc. and Regional Finance Director at Imagine Schools, where they honed expertise in strategic planning, P&L management, compliance oversight, and organizational transformation. In addition to their executive roles, Jessyca is a recognized community leader, serving as Treasurer of the Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation (CDC) and as a board member of the Phoenix Community Alliance and the Arizona Medical Board.

A staunch advocate for mission-driven organizations, Jessyca integrates a collaborative leadership style with a focus on long-term strategic vision. They hold a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University and a certification in Nonprofit Management from Arizona State University. Known for their ability to align teams around shared goals and foster sustainable growth, Jessyca is dedicated to guiding organizations toward impactful, equitable, and enduring success.

Board

 

Abran Villegas, Board Chair
Pronouns: he/him
Managing Director
Lazear Capital Partners

Alex Snyder, Board Member
Pronouns: he/him

Anthony Terranova, Board Member
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Campaign Professional

Ashley Olson, LCSW, Board Secretary
Pronouns: she/her
Therapist Centerwell Senior Primary Care

Barb Hughett, Executive Committee Member at Large
Pronouns: she/her
Retired

George Childs, Board Member
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Program Manager
Restart Recovery

James Martinez, Board Member
Pronouns: he/him
Immigration Administrative Legal Assistant
Stinson, LLC

Jerry Diaz, CFRE, CLCC, Board Member
Pronouns: he/him
Founder & CEO
Geronimo Consulting LLC

Juan M. Pedroza Reyes, MBA, LBSW, BSW, Board Member
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Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives
Valle del Sol

Julia Acken, Board Vice Chair
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Kate Hickman, Board Member
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Senior Vice President, Treasury Management
Alliance Bank of Arizona

Mara de Luca Funke, MPH, Treasurer
Pronouns: she/her
Public Health Consultant Intersectional Inquiry, LLC

Michael Madden, MD, Board Member
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Health Plan and Industry Medical Management Consultant
Retired

RJ Shannon, Board Member
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Woman of African Descent
Arizona Chapter Leader
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Laws in America

Steve James, MBA, Governance Committee Chair/Board Member
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Division Director
CommonSpirit Health | Dignity Health

Tabitha Fischer, Board Member
Pronouns: she/her
Senior Proposal Designer
General Dynamics Mission Systems

Trudie Jackson, Board Member
Pronouns: she/her
Community Engagement Coordinator for AI/AN
Mayo Clinic | Phoenix Campus

Leadership

Andrew Rascon
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Outreach and Community Engagement Manager

 

Brittny Gonzales
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Clinic Operations Supervisor

 

Casey Simon
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Chief Clinical Programs Officer

 

Danya Valdez
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Vitamin Shop Manager

 

Deneen Pate
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Accounting Manager

 

Emily Halling
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
Senior Grants and Contracts Manager

 

Heather Alejandro

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Clinical Programs Supervisor

 

Iris Avila
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Senior Director of Marketing and Community Relations

 

James Workman

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Director of Clinic Operations

Jessyca Leach
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
Chief Executive Officer

Kaitlin Hennessy
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Human Resources Director

Malik Ashe
Pronouns: he/him or they/them
SAMSHA Program Supervisor

Manny Guilin
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Senior Manager of 340B Program & EHR Administrator

Mara Hamlett
Pronouns: she/her
Clinical Program Manager

Michael Greathouse

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Director of Clinical Programs & Quality

Peggy Williamson R.D.
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Director of Food and Nutrition

Vic Fernandez

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HIV/STI Prevention Supervisor

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