An accomplished leader with over 20 years of management experience including 14 years in the long-term care field, Corinne leads the strategic work of CLTCEC. Since joining as Executive Director in 2013, Corinne has reimagined the mission, vision, and values of CLTCEC to ensure that workers are prepared to meet the growing demands of long-term care.

As a subject matter expert, Corinne has spoken to the value brought to the health care system by training nursing home workers and MediCal funded In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) home care providers at the American Society on Aging annual conference, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), and the California Future Healthcare Workforce Commission. She has successfully led CLTCEC to train over 8,000 IHSS providers, with funding primarily from a Health Care Innovation Award from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Innovation (CMMI). This project produced the first study to find that training home care workers is associated with both better health outcomes and cost savings.

In 2017 Corinne established two innovative funding partnerships with Health Net and L.A. Care Health Plan to provide training for IHSS home care providers in Los Angeles. She also serves on the Advisory Committee for UCLA’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (UCLA GWEP) and on the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP) Executive Advisory Board.

Corinne is a graduate of California State University-Los Angeles and worked in entertainment prior to joining the labor movement to work on behalf of nursing home workers and their residents. Corinne’s dedication to improving the long-term care system through education was inspired by seeing the challenges women in her family experienced as caregivers and the impact quality care can have on seniors’ life spans and quality of life. Married for nearly 10 years and a mother to two young girls, Corinne practices yoga and is inspired by the outdoors.

Susie brings 13 years of experience in program development, partner relations, and marketing to her role as CLTCEC’s Director of Home Care Programs. She previously served as Director for the COPE Health Scholar program, a healthcare experiential education program with over 4,200 students. At COPE, Susie worked closely with the CEO to develop new initiatives for strategic growth and was responsible for specialized programs that built on COPE’s Health Scholar training.

Susie holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UC San Diego. Her language skills include fluency in Korean and basic proficiency in Spanish and French.

“I believe education is a powerful tool for empowerment,” Susie says. “Through CLTCEC’s training program for home care workers, I hope we can improve the quality of life for both providers and consumers.”

Syuzanna has dedicated her career to advancing health education, with a focus on culturally competent and linguistically diverse approaches that meet the needs of underserved communities. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Los Angeles and her Master of Public Health at California State University, Northridge. While in her master’s program, Syuzanna spent a year as a home care provider through the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program, which gave her real-life experience and insight into the challenges faced by caregivers. She is fluent in Armenian, which has been invaluable as she serves multilingual communities.

Syuzanna joined the CLTCEC in 2015 as a Program Coordinator and today she is the Director of Programs for the CLTCEC’s Nursing Home Education Fund. She leads a statewide team dedicated to improving educational opportunities for certified nurse assistants and other nursing home workers as well as increasing the pool of skilled health workers to meet the needs of a rapidly growing senior population.

A transplant from the East Coast, Marianne brings over 28 years of experience as the Finance Manager for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury, Inc., an organization that offers free services to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. At the Women’s Center she held responsibility for finance management, human resources, and operations. Marianne has also held finance positions at Verbum Dei High School in Watts and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Burbank.

Marianne’s volunteer experience includes serving as a working board member as Treasurer, assisting the management team at her 72 unit condominium association maintaining the residential community, along with overseeing major renovation projects.
Marianne went back to school later in life, attending classes full time while working. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University in 2007 and her M.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Walden University in 2010.

Since joining CLTCEC as Application Development Manager in 2013, Ken has transformed our data systems, developed multiple software applications including an online class course platform, and greatly improved the organization’s efficiency overall.

Ken has over 20 years of experience in the production and direction of front end, middleware, and back end applications and services with an emphasis on hosted administration systems and multimedia presentations. Previously Ken served as Senior Technologist and Vimation and Senior Web & Media Developer at Virtual Image Consulting.

When not building applications at CLTCEC, Ken is an avid musician.

Jasmine brings exceptional organizational skills to CLTCEC, supporting our Executive and Operations Directors across a wide range of functions, including human resources, logistics, and finance. Before joining the CLTCEC, Jasmine spent 11 years with AT&T Mobility, where she was promoted from Lead Sales Consultant to Operations and Assistant Store Manager. Her responsibilities included providing sales staff with coaching and training, as well as a wide variety of operational functions including data analysis and reporting to budget monitoring and policy compliance.

“As much as I enjoyed my time with the private sector, I always felt hollow and like I had betrayed my calling,” Jasmine says. “I was very excited when I found the opportunity at CLTCEC. I feel fortunate to be able to finally use my skills with an organization that truly makes a difference.”

She holds a bachelor’s in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Interpersonal and Organizational Structures, with a minor in Criminal Justice, from California State University Long Beach.

Michelle's adjunct professorships and related faculty roles represent more than a decade of commitment to Sociology, Disability Student Services, and African-American Studies. She has taught at the Los Angeles Valley College, El Camino College Compton Center, Victor Valley College, California State University, Northridge, and other southland institutions. Curriculum development projects include her course ``Sociology of Gender and Sexuality`` for Antelope Valley College.

As an advocate for youth dance training in underserved communities, Michelle has conducted presentations and workshops on the topic while also serving as the Executive Director of The Dance Connection Dance Academy in Los Angeles. She has received multiple foundational grants and performing arts awards, and is twice the recipient of the EOPS CARE and CalWORKS Outstanding Teachers Award.

Michelle received her M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from California State University, Northridge. She has followed up her emphasis in Sociology and Pan-African Studies with a range of professional development opportunities and certifications. These have focused on student success outcomes, such as SLO and PLO Assessment, National Response Framework and Incident Management, and more.

Antonio is a physician with a lifelong commitment to improving the health of families and communities. He grew up in Cuba, where he earned his medical doctorate with a specialty in family medicine and OB/Gyn from Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de Santiago de Cuba. He emigrated to the US in 2011, where he has dedicated himself to medical education.

“As an instructor for the CLTCEC, I am gratified to work with IHSS providers,” Antonio says. They have a tremendous responsibility as a member of the consumer’s healthcare team. For example, properly administering medications is critically important to the health and well-being of the care recipients. It is also important for providers to understand when it is appropriate to seek out emergency care in order to reduce the burden on the healthcare system and reduce
hospitalizations. Through my work, I am helping to improve healthcare quality throughout the community.”

Naira is a registered nurse with expertise in promoting quality, patient-centered care and a passion to serve her community. She earned her bachelor’s in nursing from West Coast University and has certifications in CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Naira has held positions as an RN and case manager at a number of healthcare providers in Los Angeles County, including Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente and Providence Tarzana Medical Center. Naira is fluent in Armenian and Russian, which is an invaluable asset to the CLTCEC.

Julia has demonstrated a deep commitment to empowering low-wage workers, communities of color and women in the workplace. As a student at San Francisco State University, Julia worked as a Grassroots Organizer for the Bay Area Restaurant Workers’ Movement and interned with Women’s Building, assisting migrant women with writing resumes, job applications and interview coaching. After graduating with dual bachelor’s degrees in Labor and Employment Studies and Latino/a Studies, Julia worked as an organizer for UNITE HERE, a labor organization representing hotel workers. In her current position as a Field Coordinator for the Education Fund, Julia engages Certified Nurse Assistants and other nursing home workers to take advantage of training benefits available to them as members of SEIU Local 2015.

Anna has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving her community. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and began her career as a case manager for YouthBuild Charter School, which serves teens and young adults from low-income families and underserved communities. She subsequently served as a social worker for a home health agency and has since held a variety of positions related to elder care. Anna is fluent in Armenian and Russian, skills that are invaluable as she works with the multilingual population of caregivers served by the CLTCEC.

Isabel’s work with the CLTCEC is deeply informed by her personal experiences as an IHSS provider caring for her son. As a field coordinator, she uses her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to enroll IHSS providers in the CLTCEC’s education programs. Her previous experience includes working as a teacher assistant at Bell Gardens Junior High School and as a real estate assistant with Century 21.

“It is the most gratifying for me when I am able to share this program with a provider who can
then take better care of their consumer,” Isabel says. “It also means a lot to me when the providers graduate the course and are so grateful for the opportunity they had with CLTCEC.”

Adi has a long-standing commitment to delivering culturally competent education in a variety of settings.

She holds a certificate in Early Childhood Education and worked as a teacher aide for an elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District prior to joining the CLTCEC.

Early in her career, Adi worked as a material handler for a healthcare equipment and supplies company. It was here that she developed the administrative skills that are invaluable in her current role.

Adi’s work is strongly influenced by her deep faith. She is dedicated to developing and maintaining productive relationships with program partners, including nursing home supervisors, nursing home staff, and education providers. Her fluency in Spanish enables her to engage with nursing home staff from underserved populations.

Soo Young has over seven years of work experience as a RN and 10 years of experience as an IHSS homecare worker for a developmentally disabled family member.

She has held nursing positions at Davita / Montebello, Pioneer Region, Sanctuary Hospice in Downey, and Fresenius Medical Center in Los Angeles.

At CLTCEC she previously served for three years as the lead instructor for CLTCEC’s 17 week classes class, teaching classes in Korean as well as supervising and coaching instructors.

She holds an associate’s degree in nursing from Los Angeles City College, and a bachelor of arts in English Education from Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, South Korea.

As the parent of and primary caregiver for a child with autism, she is certified in Behavior Therapy, Floor-time Therapy, Social & Play Therapy. She served as a volunteer as an RN at Young Nak Presbyterian Church and as President of Andy Lim Autism Foundation, Inc.

As a Field Coordinator for CLTCEC, Juvenal has a deep interest in education and social justice. He is extremely passionate about serving underrepresented communities.

Juvenal is responsible for performing recruitment and class coordination for CLTCEC’s educational programs. Juvenal’s experience in recruitment management informs his work as a Field Coordinator. Before joining CLTCEC, he was a proud member of the IBEW Local 47 labor union. He has previously worked as a Relationship Manager for Bank of America, and prior to that was a Legal Assistant for a business law firm in the Bay Area, where he was responsible for deepening client relationships and managing business records.

He earned his degree in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley. Juvenal is also a proud member of Gamma Zeta Alpha Inc. and is a lifelong Dodger fan.

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Karine has served as an instructor with CLTCEC since 2014. She brings a wealth of clinical experience as an RN at facilities including Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Glendale Community College, and Family Care ADHC. Her teaching experience include serving as preceptor to college students. She has volunteered for nearly ten years at the Glendale Community Free Health Clinic, providing medical assistant services. Karine earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Coast University, where she graduated cum laude. As lifelong learner, she plans to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) program.

``Through education, compassion, and kindness towards each individual,” Karine says, “We will improve the health and quality of our community.``

As a senior organizer for the CLTCEC’s education fund, Sandra is responsible for connecting certified nurse assistants and other nursing home workers with training and development opportunities. She has spent her career in advocacy on behalf of disabled communities and underrepresented populations. Sandra’s previous positions include working as a behaviorist for children with autism, as a community outreach specialist for a federally qualified health center (FQHC), and as a labor organizer.

Sandra earned her bachelor’s degree at California State University-Northridge and her Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California.

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Marlene joined the CLTCEC in 2013 as a program assistant and has since assumed positions of increasing responsibility. In her current position as a Data Management Coordinator, Marlene maintains the CLTCEC’s database. This includes collecting, importing, analyzing and reporting program data, as well as collaborating with program staff to use data to meet program goals.Her previous experience includes a position as a data coordinator with Miller Kaplan Arase, an international full-service accounting firm, focusing on the radio, newspaper, and television industries. Marlene studied at Mount St. Mary’s University with a concentration in Gerontology.

“I am inspired by the commitment of the students and the staff who advocate for education and who work hard every day to add value to the long-term care workforce,” Marlene says. “I am proud to be part of the data team.”

Pia Orense brings her passion for storytelling as a tool for advocacy to her role as CLTCEC’s Communications Manager. “These caregivers have powerful stories to tell — stories that will hopefully inspire fellow caregivers to improve their skills, raise awareness of their challenges and successes, and show the health community how critical these men and women are to a patient’s journey to wellness,” she says.

Pia previously served as assistant director of communications and marketing at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, where she received her bachelor’s degree in English and is currently finishing a master’s degree in humanities.

Prior to her time in higher education, Pia worked in the newspaper industry. She began her journalism career as a freelance writer and through the years advanced to the position of editor in charge of community weeklies, a lifestyle magazine, and custom publications.

As a part-time Computer Instructor for CLTCEC, Ubaldo teaches adult learners basic computer concepts and skills. He is responsible for preparing course curricula and creating assessments to measure students’ performance in the course. Prior to joining CLTCEC, Ubaldo worked as a Program Leader for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. He conducted educational programs at school sites with large groups of students and developed lesson plans for monthly experiments.

“One of the things that I have seen throughout my college journey is that many people including my fellow students lack access to computer training. To meet this pressing need at my community college, I started a club on campus and began hosting free computer workshops in the WorkSource center. Any student regardless of background and knowledge was able to attend and had a chance at trying to learn a subject that they chose for themselves. I love giving back to my community and I truly want to inspire as many people as possible to chase their dreams. I want to empower people to look to the horizon for a brighter future. I know that here at CLTCEC I have an absolutely amazing opportunity to service a group of vastly underappreciated people.”

Ubaldo says he finds inspiration through a famous quote by Audrey Hepburn: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

Ubaldo expects to graduate from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a B.S. in Computer Science by fall 2020.

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Muzill's diverse HR experience spans over 15+ years administering recruitment, employee relations, succession planning, training/development, compliance, and policy development with both non-profits and for-profit organizations. Muzill received his Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Development and then graduated with his Masters of Science in Human Resources Administration from Central Michigan University. Prior to working at CLTCEC, Muzill was the Director of Human Resources at Alternatives for Girls in Detroit, MI, worked at S&P Data in Troy, MI and Mercedes-Benz of St. Clair Shores as HR Operations Manager. Other nonprofits/for-profits consists of: American Red Cross, The Children's Center of Wayne County, and Comcast. Muzill has relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California to become our Human Resources Manager at CLTCEC and enjoys CLTCEC's mission, values and strategic plan for the future in education awareness.

Lauren provides administrative and operations support to our HR and Finance Departments. She creates and maintains data systems for tracking operational procedures including expense report filings, check requests, and general operational procedures.

A second generation Mexican-American, Lauren believes deeply in social justice and equality, the value of individuals and their incredible capacity to impact the lives of others. “The home care and nursing fields touch the hearts of many but I feel they are not recognized for the amount of dedication and passion they require. I wanted to be a part of an organization that recognizes these individuals and creates a goal oriented plan to advance their skillsets. I think CLTCEC is an amazing organization that gives individuals the opportunity to provide and receive high quality care.”

Lauren previously worked as an Administrative Coordinator and Scheduler for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. in Los Angeles, overseeing schedules for 26 clients and 21 therapists. Previously, she was a Data Entry Clerk for Legends Hospitality, LLC in Los Angeles where she prepared and processed money for banking and redistribution for three departments.

Lauren earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development from the California State University, Long Beach.