FIERCE Advocates is powered by a team of committed leaders, organizers, and visionaries who share a deep dedication to equity and justice.
Together, we work to strengthen families, nurture leadership, and create lasting change across Contra Costa County.
Learn more about the people behind our movement!
Meet the FIERCE Advocates Team
Administrative Team
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Sheryl Lane
Executive Director
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Xan West
Director of Programs
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Teresa Jenkins
Administrative Data & Evaluations Coordinator
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Nasrat Esmaty
Communications & Grants Coordinator
Health & Wellness Team
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Shukura Lattier
Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
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Irma Urizar
Health and Wellness Team Member
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Jeancarlo Romero
Health and Wellness Assistant
Life Coach Team
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Maria "Lupita" Villalobos
Latina Sanctuary Facilitator & Life Coach
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Paula Taylor
Black Woman’s Sanctuary Facilitator & Life Coach
Coco Doula Team
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Lauren McCollins
CoCo Doulas Program Coordinator
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Oni Jahmora
CoCo Doulas Program Assistant
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Aiysha Davis
CoCo Doulas Fellow
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Tiara King
CoCo Doula
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Emaye Mizani
CoCo Doula
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Joanna Scott
CoCo Doula
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Alaafia Shambe
CoCo Doula
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Tabitha Taylor
CoCo Doula
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Tyion Woods
CoCo Doula
Policy Advocacy Organizing
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Dulce Galicia
Policy and Advocacy Organizing Manager
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Tashiana Edgley-Johnson
Lead Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
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Kyndelle Johnson
Policy and Advocacy Project Coordinator
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Cairo Armani Moore
Leadership & Coaching Coordinator