The Continuum of Care Board

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Board is an independent body made up of local stakeholders who are committed to ending homelessness in Sacramento. They are responsible for advising Sacramento Steps Forward on matters related to the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act and the associated federal funding awarded to local service providers each year.

Continuum of Care Governance Charter

The Sacramento Continuum of Care has adopted a Governance Charter that establishes the governance structure and defines key organizational roles and responsibilities. The Charter is reviewed and amendments are made annual each Fall. The current Charter was approved by the CoC Board in November 2024.

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Continuum of Care Board Members

Angela Upshaw
Chair

Chief Operating Officer, Insight Housing

Representing: Veterans

Joseph Smith
Vice Chair

Director of Residential Services, Hope Cooperative

Representing: Coalition/Network

Darrell Rogers
Secretary

HPS Trainer, Trauma Informed Care Expert

Representing: Partners with Lived Expertise Committee (PWLEC)

Brian Pedro

Director, Dept. of Community Response

Representing:

City of Sacramento

Dawn Basicano

Regulatory Manager, CDPH

Representing:

Sacramento, Partners with Lived Expertise Committee (PWLEC)

Deborah Hicks

Director of Community Development, HeartLand Child & Family Services

Representing:

Support Services

Deisy Madrigal

Prevention & Intervention Coordinator, LSS

Representing:

Social Services

Emily Halcon

Director of Homeless Initiatives

Representing:

County of Sacramento

Fatemah Martinez

President, South Sac HART

Representing:

Shelter and/or Housing Provider

Garrick Wong

Vice President, HealthNet

Representing:

Healthcare

Haimanot Ashenafi

Housing Administrative Analyst, City of Elk Grove

Representing:

City of Elk Grove

Jason Winkel, Sgt.

Sheriff’s Sergeant, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept.

Representing:

Law Enforcement

Jenine Spotnitz

County Health Services

Representing:

Mental Health

Joseph Pacheco

Chief Operating Officer, First Step Communities

Representing:

Homeless Service Provider

Ken Cooley

Attorney at Law

Representing:

Attorney

Meghan Rose

Counsel, Chief Government Affairs Officer, LeadingAge California

Representing:

Seniors and Social Justice Advocate

Monica Rocha-Wyatt

Behavioral Health Services

Representing:

Mental Health, Sacramento County

Nicole Piva

Grants and Housing Technician II

Representing:

City of Citrus Heights

Noel Kammermann

Sr. Director, Jamboree Housing

Representing:

Business

Priest Martinez

Empowerment Supportive Services Manager, NCIHA

Representing:

Wilton Rancheria

Tara Turrentine

Coordinator, Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Representing:

Education

Troy Lynch

Program Manager, SHRA

Representing:

Housing Authority Management

William Pavão

Developer Committee Chair, Sacramento Housing Alliance

Representing:

Social Justice Advocate

Zachary Basler

Chair for Sacramento Transitional Grant Area HIV Health Services Planning Council

Representing:

LGBTQ Advocate, Realtor

Vacant Seat

Representing:

Youth Action Board

Vacant Seat

Representing:

Youth Action Board