Latinx Physicians of California Board of Directors

José Arévalo, M.D., FAAFP

LPOC Board Director

Chief Medical Executive, Sutter Independent Physicians

Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D.

LPOC Board Vice Chair
Executive Committee Member

Professor of Clinical Medicine, Director, Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Director, Community Engagement, Clinical Translational Science Center, UC Davis School of Medicine

Silvia Diego, M.D.

LPOC Board Treasurer
Executive Committee Member

Practicing Physician, and Chair, Credentialing Committee, California Medical Board

Richard Baker, M.D.

LPOC Board Secretary
Executive Committee Member

Executive Director, Urban Health Institute, Los Angeles, Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Javier A. Romero, M.D., FACS

LPOC Board Director

Director & Chair of Surgery, Ventura County Medical Center

Margarita Loeza, M.D.

LPOC Legacy/Sustainability Leader
Executive Committee Member

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Admissions, Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine and Science; Vice President of Alliance in Mentorship/MiMentor

James Cruz, M.D.

LPOC Board Chair
Executive Committee Member

Senior Medical Director, Gold Coast Health Plan

Elizabeth Flores

Latino Medical Student Association Representative

Felix L. Nuñez, MD, MPH

LPOC Board Director

Associate Chief Medical Director, Gold Coast Health Plan

Kate M. Kerner

Chief Executive Officer
Executive Committee Member

Owner & Principal, KMK Strategies, LLC

Samantha Garcia

Latino Medical Student Association Representative

John Valencia, Esq.

Legal Counsel
Executive Committee Member

Valencia Government Relations, Inc.

Margaret Juarez,
M.D.

LPOC Board Director

San Gabriel Women’s Health