Monica Blanco-Etheridge
Executive Director
Mrs. Blanco-Etheridge is a native of the Central Valley and currently lives in the Fresno area. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Most recently she served as the Hub manager for the Building Healthy Communities strategic campaign and provided staff support to the (BHC) Hub Committee at Central California Legal Services, Inc. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director of the Fair Housing Council of Fresno County as well as the the Director of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund in Fresno County. She has considerable experience in the political realm as well, having served as the Field Representative for three Assembly Members including Assembly Member Cruz Bustamante.
Marcia Dávalos
Director of Regional Networks
Marcia Dávalos served as Southern California Field Organizer for a statewide ballot initiative under the leadership and training of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Fred Ross Jr. While doing this, she received training and support from the Victory Fund Leadership Institute and Emily’s List. She also served as Deputy Campaign Manager and Campaign Treasurer for State and local campaigns. Ms. Dávalos completed her B.S. at the California State University, Northridge where she studied Business Administration and Management Information Systems.
Chad M. Silva, JD
Policy Director
Chad Silva has a background in organized labor and personal experience with the role of Latino’s in the healthcare industry. Mr. Silva Currently represents LCHC as vice chair of the Health Workforce Development Council as well as on the steering committee for the California Health Workforce Alliance. He received his Bachelor of Arts from UC Santa Cruz and earned his Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
Diana Garza
Office Manager
Diana Garza served as a Field Representative for Assembly Member Connie Conway prior to coming to LCHC. She has worked as a Deputy Probation Officer for the County of San Diego and has extensive experience in social work through her tenure with the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency. Ms. Garza, a Central valley native, holds Associate of Arts degrees in Social Work as well as Liberal Arts. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Fresno Pacific University.
