Health Care Agency
OCEA members in the Health Care Agency are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Health Care Agency plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Health Care Agency. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Health Care Agency. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
Happy Thanksgiving 2022!
November 23, 2022
"I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for all that is OCEA—for our members and leaders, our mission, the struggles that strengthen us, and our success."
Don't miss DISNEY ON ICE! Tickets are On Sale Now!!
November 21, 2022
Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy—and your family!—embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations!
THANKSGIVING SWEEPSTAKES: Winners Announced!
November 21, 2022
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2022 Thanksgiving Sweepstakes in partnership with Orange County's Credit Union!
Thank You for Stepping Up to Make History with Us!
November 21, 2022
Thank you for stepping up to make history with us at the polls to ensure our OCEA-endorsed candidates won their elections! For the first time since OCEA was founded in 1937, the Orange County Board of Supervisors will be comprised of a staunchly labor-friendly majority.
Honoring the Ultimate Public Servants on Veterans Day
November 14, 2022
Earlier this week, we watched millions of Americans head to the polls to honor our fundamental right to vote—giving us as individuals a say in our democracy. With Veteran’s Day ending the week, the correlation between those who served and sacrificed for our rights and the preservation of democracy and society at home and abroad could not be more evident.
THANKSGIVING SWEEPSTAKES: Win a $100 Grocery Card!
November 4, 2022
Orange County's Credit Union is teaming up with OCEA to host a special THANKSGIVING 2022 SWEEPSTAKES!
VOTE SOON: Election Day is This Tuesday, Nov. 8!
November 3, 2022
ELECTION DAY IS THIS TUESDAY, NOV. 8! Have you turned in your ballot yet?
LAKERS TICKETS ARE 1/2-OFF for these select games!
November 1, 2022
Don't miss these OCEA DISCOUNTED LAKERS GAMES in November ... tickets are available now for 1/2-OFF the discounted OCEA member price!
Here's Your 2022 OCEA Voter Guide!
October 7, 2022
IT'S ELECTION SEASON and your vote is critical to protecting your economic and job security! Please review the 2022 General Election OCEA Voter Guide below, which features the key races and down-ballot contests where your vote will make a difference for you and your family!
2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extended to December 31, 2022
September 30, 2022
Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 152 (AB 152), which extends 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) to December 31, 2022. However, AB 152 does not provide additional EPSL hours. Workers will have to use their existing EPSL hours for absences that meet eligibility requirements.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY STEWARDS
Tina Aguilar
Darlene Amaya-McDonald
Cheri Azodi
Analilia Barajas
Huda Bayaa
Karen Blanchard
Robert Brown
Bridget Burgos
Catherine Canneto
Rhena Carusillo
Mary Chavez
Tina Chen
Frank Cienfuegos
Maria Corona
Colette Craig
Elvira Dodd
Sandra Duarte
John Duckson
Nichole Duplesse
Marco Escobedo
Ryan Froelich
Rosa Gonzalez
Marilyn Hernandez
Jennifer Hoang
Yen Hong
Thomas Hsuing
Scott Huffman
Lauren Juarez
Paul Juarez
Kathy Kendrick
Karim Khalil
Juliet Le Rankin
Cecilia Leon
Kim Long
Luz Lopez
Angelo Lugo
Amy Marchen
Maria Marin
Veronica Martin Navarro
Diane Mason
Alexandra Merrit
Vida Mofidi
Francisca Moreno Martinez
Faith Morrison
Fernanda Morton
Jennifer Negro
Carol New
Kassandra Nguyen
Diana Nguyen-Ruffalo
Yadith Orellana
Veronica Ortiz
Luyen Pham
Sarah Phan
Chris Prevatt
Jose Quintanilla
Janice Richardson
Stacy Rusu
Milfred Dwain Salwasser
Bianca Sandoval
Fatiha Shannon
Shouka Sharifpour
Catherine Shreenan
Kim Sligar
Suzette Smith
Crystal Swart
Alfredo Valle
Sharmie Joy Velasco
Genesis Velez
Vuthy Yam
Victoria Young
Elizabeth Zayas
Martha Zuniga
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Specialist
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Specialist
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative
