Staff

Lola Akintobi, MPH, is a Community Engagement Consultant for Community Catalyst’s Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation. In this role, Lola provides training and coaching services that help develop…

Kathleen Alonso is a State Advocacy Manager for Community Catalyst. In this role, Kathleen oversees the Children’s Health, State, and Community Health Advocacy Program. Kathleen’s background includes grassroots organizing work…

Tera Bianchi, MSW, is the Director of Partner Engagement at Community Catalyst. Tera has over 15 years of experience in advancing public policies related to oral health, workforce, housing and…

Michael Brand is a Program Associate for the Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation at Community Catalyst. In this role, Michael provides administrative and programmatic support across a variety…

Laura Hale Brannon is a Project Manager for the Dental Therapy Project, a part of the Dental Access Project at Community Catalyst. In this role, Laura oversees efforts to support…

Alexis Brimage-Major is the Director of the Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship program at Community Catalyst. Alexis’ expertise lies in planning and administering programs, designing and implementing curriculum, cultivating positive public…

Kelly Bumgarner, PhD, MPH, is as a Senior Policy Analyst focused on children’s health at Community Catalyst. In this role, Kelly works to make coverage more affordable on state-based marketplaces….

Paola Canting-Reyes is a Digital Communications Manager at Community Catalyst. In this role, Paola provides digital support to the organization. Paola’s expertise includes content creation, video editing, and community building…

Jack Cardinal is the Deputy Director of Communications at Community Catalyst. In this role, Jack supports the organization’s overarching communications strategy to advance health equity, develop a shared, long-term vision…

Jenny Chiang, MSW, is a Senior State Advocacy Manager at Community Catalyst’s Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation. In this role, Jenny works with state and community-based advocacy organizations…

Kavelle Christie is the Director of the Gender Equity & Health Justice Program at Community Catalyst. In this role, Kavelle works with partner organizations and stakeholders at the local, tribal,…

Ladasia Cooke, MPH, is a Health Equity Manager for the Community Solutions for Health Equity program at Community Catalyst. In this role, Ladasia provides direction and thought leadership to advance the…