Meet the Minds Behind the Mission

CCHI Staff

Interim Executive Director

Alexis Heaton

Alexis brings to CCHI a passion and commitment to aid disabled, underserved, and marginalized communities. Her experience volunteering at a Suicide and Crisis hotline inspired her to serve others and facilitate their access to healthcare.

Previously, Alexis worked as a director at a law firm, where she worked directly with individuals seeking SSI and SSDI benefit. Alexis’ attention to detail and commitment to excellence is evident as she goes above and beyond providing thorough service for clients, staff, and anyone she encounters.

CCHI’s mission resonates with Alexis, as her family has personally benefited from programs like Medi-Cal. As a first-generation individual, she understands the pivotal role these programs play in the wellbeing of families. Alexis’ goal is to help ensure all individuals have consistent access to medical care and coverage.

In her spare time, Alexis enjoys baking, painting, traveling, spending time with her large family and taking care of her three dogs.

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Salesforce Coordinator

Brianna Torres-Moore

Brianna Torres-Moore is CCHI’s Salesforce Coordinator.

As a Trailhead Double-Star Ranger with two Salesforce certifications and 18 Superbadges, Brianna brings a wealth of experience to the CCHI team.

Brianna is actively engaged in several Salesforce community groups, sharing knowledge, best practices, and mentoring up-and-coming Salesforce professionals. Her enthusiasm for helping others navigate and master Salesforce is already making a positive impact with our member organizations.

Brianna’s passion extends beyond technology, and she takes immense pride in being part of the CCHI team, working collaboratively to make a meaningful and positive impact on healthcare in California.

In her spare time, Brianna enjoys festivals, experimenting with new recipes, and cherishing moments with family. As a natural trainer, she has even taught her cat to perform tricks on command!

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Staff Accountant

Irina Bolotov

Irina is a first-generation Ukrainian American who brings both personal passion and professional expertise to her role as the accountant for California Coverage & Health Initiatives (CCHI).

With a solid background in nonprofit financial management and a deep commitment to equity, she plays a vital role in maintaining the organization's fiscal health.

Having personally benefited from Medi-Cal, Irina understands firsthand the vital importance of accessible, affordable healthcare. This lived experience fuels her dedication to CCHI’s mission of advancing health coverage and care for all Californians, especially underserved and immigrant communities. Her work ensures that the organization’s resources are maximized to support impactful programs and policy efforts statewide.

Outside of her role at CCHI, Irina enjoys spending time with her large, close-knit family. When she’s not chasing after her three young children, she loves to read and attend Muay Thai classes—finding balance, discipline, and joy in both.

Program Assistant

Char Velasco

Char Velasco is a proud, native Sacramentan and first-generation Filipina American. She joined CCHI in September 2023, bringing with her an extensive background in grant writing, news writing, scriptwriting, and creative copywriting.

Prior to working with CCHI, Char was a scriptwriter for NBC Bay Area's 11:00 AM broadcast and a Creative Copywriter Intern for RAPP SF. Her writing accolades extend beyond broadcast; she is a research and fiction author with her insights about Filipinx-American invisibility published through UC Santa Barbara's Arnhold Undergraduate Fellowship and UCSB's Catalyst Literary Magazine.

Char earned a bachelor's degree of arts in English Literature with a specialization in American Cultures & Global Contexts. She also received a minor in Asian American Studies.

Currently, Char is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University.

In her spare time, Char dedicates herself to finding Sacramento's best coffee shops, caring for her twelve cats, and spending time with her four younger siblings.

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