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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

Bobby Bakos

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Inc.

Kate Breck Calhoun

Director of Sales and Marketing, SMG – Tucson Convention Center

Nate Eggman

Shareholder, R & A CPAS, A Professional Corporation

Matthew Gaspari

CEO, Tucson Federal Credit Union

Richard “Rick” T. Gregson

President, AssuredPartners of Arizona, Inc.

Stephanie Healy

Director of Public Affairs, Cox Communications

Christine Helin

Retired, Vice President, Lovitt & Touche

Craig “Lars” Larson

Retired, Construction Loan Officer, Bank of the West

Chris Lawler

Originating Branch Manager, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

Alex Levin

Financial Professional, Levin Risk Management

Paul Loucks

Attorney, DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C.

Lisa Marie Hoye

Director Internal Audit, UNS Energy/Tucson Electric Power (TEP)

Yvette-Marie Margaillan

CEO and Clinical Director, ABA Consulting Group

Angela Mattix-Celis

Sr. Operations Manager, AppFolio

Dominic Ortega

Retired, Allstate Senior Consultant

Charles “Chuck” Ryan

Fire Chief, Tucson Fire Department

Anthony Schaefer

Realtor, The Schaefer Team, Long Realty Company

Griff Straw

Griff Straw, CMB LLC

Patricia A. Wallace

Retired, Attorney
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.

elriovecinos.com

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: Alexis Chavez, Jessica Palato, Santana Hancock, Cori Rodriguez, Gustavo Corte, Shayla Sandoval, Shauna Vasquez.

Foundation Staff

Brenda Goldsmith
Executive Director
520.205.4947
BrendaG@elrio.org

John Fung
Major Gifts Officer
520.309.2415
John.Fung@elrio.org

Jill Rodriguez
Development Coordinator
520.870.7148
JillR@elrio.org

Rita Cadena
Executive Assistant
520.309.2419
RitaC@elrio.org

Robin Kaslly
Foundation Administrative Specialist
520.309.2432
RobinK@elrio.org