Who We Are | Allied Wellness Center

Who We Are

Allied Health and Wellness Center began as a grassroots initiative, born from the community’s need for accessible health resources. What started as a neighborhood effort has grown into a vital hub of care and support. This video honors the legacy of some of the original community health workers, whose dedication continues to inspire the new generation of health workers they helped to shape.

At the Wellness Center, Community Health Workers serve as a guide for learning and growth in all aspects of life by fostering strong community bonds and connecting individuals with vital resources and programs. We aim to address the root causes of our community’s challenges and work towards collective solutions that ensure holistic wellness is accessible to all.

Holistic Wellness

Holistic wellness goes beyond physical health; it encompasses a lifestyle enriched by equitable access to nourishing foods, nurturing relationships, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and addressing the systemic challenges. These elements cultivate individuals who, in turn, create a thriving and resilient community.

Board Members

Leslie McAllister
President/Non-Resident Member

Carmella Harris
Neighborhood Resident Member

Molly Plunkett
Treasurer/Allied Partner Churches

Betty Banks
Member

Katy Farrens
Neighborhood Resident Member

Susana Valdez-Shogren
Member

Staff

Administration - Financial Health!

Suzanne Gernand
Bookkeeper

Betzaida Vera-Heredia
Consultant

Program Support - Supporting our Community Health Workers!

Janice Ferguson
Program Coordinator

Charisee Johnson
Consultant

Community Health Workers - Supporting the Community!

Jenny CHW
LaToya CHW
Victoria CHW
Jacqueline CHW