Staff
THE CCA TEAM

Joel Hernandez Laguna
Executive Director
Jhernandez@cca-viva.org
With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Joel brings a wealth of
knowledge and expertise to CCA. His journey in advocacy began as a volunteer with
the Acosta Plaza Comite, which was organized and led by CCA. In 2012, he officially
joined CCA as a Community Organizer followed by becoming the Lead Organizer in
2016. During his tenure, Joel played a pivotal role in overseeing vital initiatives and
programs related to housing, health, and youth organizing.
His commitment to social justice is further demonstrated by his recent work as the
Community Impact and Equity Manager with the Community Foundation for Monterey
County (CFMC), where he led initiatives to address the COVID-19 pandemic, conducted
research and data analysis facilitated grantmaking programs, and increased
opportunities for Monterey County residents to thrive.
As the son of farmworker parents, Joel has a deep understanding of the challenges
faced by low-income families and is dedicated to advocating for their rights and
opportunities. “I feel blessed and grateful for this opportunity. I want to thank all the
people and organizations that have contributed to my professional and personal
development, especially my wife and daughters, family, and the team at CCA and
CFMC” said Joel Hernandez Laguna. His personal journey of working as a custodian
and groundskeeper at a golf course to pursuing this leadership role at CCA is a
testament to his belief in the power of community organizing and leadership
development.
Joel currently serves as the Board President for Salinas Valley Health, an elected
positions he’s held since 2020 and on the Board of Trustees for the Big Sur Land Trust.

Sabino Lopez
Executive Advisor & Mentor
831.261.0541
slopez@cca-viva.org

Airam S. Coronado
Reports & Communications Manager
(831)756-1358
acoronado@cca-viva.org

Regina Bulat
Finance & Operations Manager
(831)770-9168
rbulat@cca-viva.org

Michael Mendoza
Development and Administrative Manager
(831)240-1473
mmedoza@cca-viva.org

Azucena Barrios
Youth lead Organizer
(831)594-5818
abarrios@cca-viva.org

Jesus Estrada
Lead Housing Organizer
(831)585-9188
Jestrada@cca-viva.org

Norma A. Ahedo Juarez
Lead Health Organizer
(831)585-7219
nahedo@cca-viva.org

Adriana Molina
Community Organizer II
(831)296-7013
amolina@cca-viva.org

Edith Ochoa
Community Organizer II
(831)585-7205
eochoa@cca-viva.org

Maria E Rodriguez
Community Organizer II
(831)585-9238
mrodriguez@cca-viva.org

Joel Hernandez Laguna
Executive Director
(831) 710-5198
Jhernandez@cca-viva.org
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