
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
Officers
Chair: Abran Villegas
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Managing Director
Lazear Capital Partners
Treasurer: Mara de Luca Funke, MPH
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Public Health Consultant Intersectional Inquiry, LLC
Secretary: Ashley Olson, LCSW
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Therapist Centerwell Senior Primary Care
Vice Chair: George Childs
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Program Manager
Restart Recovery
Member at Large: Tabitha Fischer
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Senior Proposal Designer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Non-Voting Member: Jessyca Leach
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Executive Director
Members
Barb Hughett
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Retired
James Martinez
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Human Resources Corporate Trainer
Chicanos Por La Causa
Jeff Ryel
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Director, Clinical Operations
Geron Corporation
Juan M. Pedroza Reyes MBA, LBSW, BSW
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Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives
Valle del Sol
Pamela Schembs
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Independent Strategic Marketing Consultant
Retired
Steve James, MBA
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Division Director
CommonSpirit Health | Dignity Health
Wendell Honanie Jr., BS
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Operational Consultant and Mentorship
Independent Contractor
Charles ‘Wes’ Foster, MSN, RN, CMSRN, OCN-E
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Residential Faculty – Nursing Mesa Community College
James Perry
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AVP, Commerical Portfolio Manager
Foothills Bank
Jerry Diaz CFRE, CLCC
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Founder & CEO
Geronimo Consulting LLC
Michael Madden, MD
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Health Plan and Industry Medical Management Consultant
Retired
RJ Shannon
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Woman of African Descent
Arizona Chapter Leader
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Laws in America
Trudie Jackson
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Community Engagement Coordinator for AI/AN
Mayo Clinic | Phoenix Campus
Leadership
Andrew Rascon
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Outreach and Community Engagement Manager
Chase Redington
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Clinical Program Manager
Danya Valdez
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Vitamin Shop Manager
Emily Halling
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Senior Grants and Contracts Manager
Iris Avila
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Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
Jessyca Leach
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Executive Director
Malik Ashe
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SAMSHA Program Supervisor
Mara Hamlett
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Clinical Program Manager
Peggy Williamson R.D.
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Director of Food and Nutrition
Taylor Piontek, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AAHIVS
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Director of Clinical Services & Partnerships, Family Nurse Practitioner
Yasmine Retana
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Back Office Supervisor
Bianca McConnell-Hoff, LAC
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Clinical Behavioral Health Clinical & Case Management Supervisor
Casey Simon
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Senior Director of Healthcare Operations
Chel’sea Ryan, MSW, LCSW, CS
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Director of Mental & Social Wellness
Deneen Pate
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Accounting Manager
Eric Morales
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Development Manager
James Workman
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Senior Manager of Clinic Operations
Kaitlin Hennessy
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Human Resources Director
Manny Guilin
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Senior Manager of 340B Program & EHR Administrator
Michael Greathouse
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Senior Manager of Clinical Programs
Rosalie Johnson
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Chief Financial Officer
Vic Fernandez
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HIV/STI Prevention Supervisor