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

  • Headshot of Sheryl Lane

    Sheryl Lane

    Executive Director

  • Headshot of Xan West

    Xan West

    Director of Programs

  • Headshot of Teresa Jenkins

    Teresa Jenkins

    Administrative Data & Evaluations Coordinator

  • Nasrat Esmaty

    Communications & Grants Coordinator

Health & Wellness Team

  • Headshot of Shukura Lattier

    Shukura Lattier

    Health and Wellness Program Coordinator

  • Headshot of Irma Urizar

    Irma Urizar

    Health and Wellness Team Member

  • Jeancarlo Romero

    Jeancarlo Romero

    Health and Wellness Assistant

Life Coach Team

  • Headshot of Maria Lupita Villalobos

    Maria "Lupita" Villalobos

    Latina Sanctuary Facilitator & Life Coach

  • Headshot of Paula Taylor

    Paula Taylor

    Black Woman’s Sanctuary Facilitator & Life Coach

Coco Doula Team

Policy Advocacy Organizing

  • Headshot of Dulce Galicia

    Dulce Galicia

    Policy and Advocacy Organizing Manager

  • Tashiana Edgley-Johnson

    Lead Policy and Advocacy Coordinator

  • Kyndelle Johnson

    Policy and Advocacy Project Coordinator

  • Cairo Armani Moore

    Leadership & Coaching Coordinator