We are a devoted team with a passion for helping people
The El Rio Foundation serves Southern Arizona through it’s steadfast support of El Rio Health. Raising funds, hosting events, and providing direct support the Foundation makes an impact on the health of our community.
Foundation Board of Directors
Raul Aguirre
Rob Assenmacher
Kate Breck Calhoun
Matthew Gaspari
Chris Lawler
Charles “Chuck” Ryan
Patricia A. Wallace
Lucy Velez
Griff Straw
Anthony Schaefer
Brian Saunders
Michael Rodriguez
Josh Plicht
Dominic Ortega
Angela Mattix-Celis
Yvette-Marie Margaillan
Paul Loucks
Alex Levin
Craig “Lars” Larson
Christine Helin
El Rio Vecinos
The El Rio Vecinos are a group of young professionals with a collective goal to help make a difference in our Tucson community. These high-energy, passionate, committed volunteers, ages 25-40 years old, work together to raise money to help children get the healthcare they need through their signature fundraiser, the Vecinos Block Party. They network with each other and the community on behalf of El Rio Health and El Rio Foundation.
Vecinos translates to neighbors, which is how El Rio Health was started in 1970. It was through the cooperation and support of Tucson neighbors and several organizations that a true community, consumer-based health center was established and has grown from one site on the west side to many locations across Tucson.
Visit and Like the El Rio Vecino’s Facebook page for ongoing updates.
El Rio Vecinos Executive Committee: Sam Williams, Kevin Foster, Jesus Preciado, Clay Kramer, Eric Dupree.
Foundation Staff
Brenda Goldsmith
Executive Director
520.205.4947
John Fung
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
520.309.2415
Joshua Anderson
Director of Development – Special Events
520.965.1422
Rita Cadena
Executive Assistant
520.309.2419
Robin Kaslly
Foundation Administrative Specialist
520.309.2432
