Director of Public Policy at The California Wellness Foundation.
Joined May 2013
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Sandra (aka @DPP_CalWellness), as I bid farewell to you, thank you for being a terrific colleague, a thoughtful partner on all things public policy, a dear friend, and yes, the best carpool partner. Here's to a great future at @LA84Foundation!
Some big news to share on this last day of September. I'm grateful for the work and excited about the future.
With immense appreciation and a tinge of sadness we celebrate Sandra Martinez, director of public policy, as she transitions to her new role as VP and Chief of Staff at the LA84 Foundation. Congratulations, Sandra! calwellness.org/news/with-ap…
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Have we told you how much we love @feedblackfutures?
Through this partnership, Essie members get produce from Black-owned farms for our members & other women with incarcerated loved ones or those in reentry programs.
We reach 104+ ppl with fresh produce every week!
Thank you for your longstanding commitment to justice @MarielenaNILC!
Sharing some personal news (a thread):
It has been my absolute honor to serve low-income immigrant communities for two+ decades and alongside @NILC’s + @NILCJusticeFund’s current & former staff & board. I will miss the organization and my colleagues greatly.
DPP_CalWellness retweeted
Voting rights are the cornerstone of our democracy. We are disappointed in today’s SCOTUS decision upholding ballot restrictions that disproportionately burden Black, Latino and Native American voters. For a healthy democracy to flourish, we must have free and fair elections.
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Learn about the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, which will increase the ability of residents in low income urban and rural communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands. Learn more: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30443 @CAStateParks
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Great news from the Supreme Court – the #ACA is still the law of the land. Now let’s ensure that all people, both statewide and nationally, have access to quality health care. familiesusa.org/press-releas…
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Yeah ... gun violence is also a public health problem. And thanks to @Health_Affairs and @vikbakhru we now can see the extent to which it disproportionately affects children of color.
Because of course it does.
New study: Overall, 21% of kids lived or attended school within 500m of a #gunviolence incident in the previous year.
Not good.
What's worse? The disparities. Such exposure affects:
4% of white children
29% of Hispanic children
36% of Black children
healthaffairs.org/doi/full/1…
DPP_CalWellness retweeted
It's National Best Friends Day! We want our young boys to cherish their friendships. Studies have shown that our friendships improve our overall health!
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NEW REPORT: Today @CCUIH_CA, @canativevote, & @AP_California launched #WeTheResilientReport. This important report illustrates the critical need for visibility & representation of #AmericanIndian & #AlaskaNative people and voices across CA. Download at canativevote.org/new-design-…
ALT You can download the report on CNVP’s website: https://canativevote.org/new-design-report-page/
DPP_CalWellness retweeted
Philanthropy must invest in dismantling systemic racism not just for this moment, but for our future. Learn more about how the #CABlackFreedomFund will help build the capacity and power of Black-led organizations in California. Join us: CABlackFreedomFund.org
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WATCH: 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman reads "The Hill We Climb" at President Biden's inauguration. trib.al/JcshRlk
DPP_CalWellness retweeted
Thank you! I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged bird—a gift from @Oprah for the occasion , to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. Here’s to the women who have climbed my hills before.
I have never been prouder to see another young woman rise! Brava Brava, @TheAmandaGorman! Maya Angelou is cheering—and so am I.
DPP_CalWellness retweeted
Spread cheer, not COVID, this holiday season.
🏡 Wear a mask when you leave your home.
🚫 Avoid large gatherings.
🛋️ Stay home as much as possible.
🧼 Wash your hands thoroughly and often.
Let's keep California safe and healthy!
🎨 by hannaharand on Instagram
#StopTheSurge
DPP_CalWellness retweeted
Cal Wellness Welcomes New Board Members and Investment Committee Advisors -- read now: calwellness.org/news/cal-wel…
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ICYMI: 75% of @CaseyGrants $$ went to BIPOC led orgs. President @crojasphd is the youngest Latina to run a nationally endowed fdn. VP of Programs @JayesGreenJ is the 1st & only undocumented leader in an Executive role in a private fdn.
WHO leads matters. forbes.com/sites/bonniechiu/…
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Huge victory for #DACA recipients! 🎉
BREAKING: VICTORY in the courts for #DACA! Today the Eastern District of New York ruled in our case with @MaketheRoadNY and @WiracYls to undo the harm of the Trump administration’s latest attacks on DACA. Here’s what you need to know 👇
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Incarcerated people at CA's largest prison are entering their 3rd week of a hunger strike to draw attention to the institution's failure to protect the incarcerated from #COVID19.
There is no excuse for inhumane and unsafe conditions in our prisons. perilouschronicle.com/2020/1…
