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Be part of a community committed to strengthening health and wellbeing through community health work.
The Coalition is changing its membership process to an application. Members will receive a variety of benefits, including priority access to Coalition-hosted events and priority for collaborative funding opportunities. You can become a member as an individual or organization.
Click in the button below to learn more about the application process.
General Coalition Member Meetings
Meetings are now held on the third Wednesday of every other month.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST, Virtual
The San Diego County Promotores Coalition (SDCPC) meets every two months to discuss progress on activities, issues relevant to Promotores/Community Health Workers (P/CHWs), share committee updates and updates from members and other attendees and network with organizations and individuals across San Diego.
SDCPC meets on the third Wednesday of every other month. We encourage any individual or organization representative who seeks to or is currently working with P/CHWs to attend.
Regional CHW/P Meetings
The San Diego County Promotores Coalition meets regionally in the North, South, Central, and East areas. We invite CHW/P/R to this meeting, as this is a learning space for our community members.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Locations vary. They will be updated shortly.
- East Region – Monday, October 27, 2025
- North Region – Thursday, October 30, 2025
Join a Coalition Committee
Committee involvement is voluntary and flexible, time commitments vary depending on the committee’s focus and current projects. Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, training, outreach, or evaluation, there’s a space for your voice and leadership.
By joining a committee, you’ll:
- Build meaningful connections with fellow CHW/P/Rs and community partners
- Stay actively engaged in the Coalition’s ongoing efforts
- Support initiatives that directly benefit our communities and CHW/P/Rs
- Help shape programs, events, and policies that reflect our shared values
Your presence matters. Your experience is valued. Let’s build together.
Explore each committee below to learn more and find contact information.
Join a Committee!
We invite Community Health Workers, Promotor(a), or Representative (CHW/P/R) to join one or more of our committees! Deepen your impact and connect with others across San Diego County.
Communications
Secretary/ Communications Committee responsibilities and activities:
- Supporting the development of the Steering Committee meeting agendas and documents in partnership with the Executive Director and Co-chairs.
- Recording, maintaining, and distributing Steering Committee meeting minutes.
- Maintaining the Steering Committee meeting calendar and sending invites.
- Maintaining Steering Committee attendance, officer terms, and membership list in partnership with the Membership Committee.
To get involved with the Communications Committee, please contact Deysi Merino, Secretary and Communications Committee Chair, at Deysi.Merino@vcc.org
Finance
Treasurer/ Finance Committee responsibilities and activities:
- Overseeing all matters related to the organization’s finances and budget.
Maintaining basic knowledge and understanding of accepted accounting principles. - Acting as a liaison between the SDCPC and the fiscal agent, in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Obtaining and reviewing monthly financial statements and preparing quarterly reports for the Steering Committee in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Working with the Executive Director to develop an annual budget for approval at the annual meeting.
To get involved with the Finance Committee, please contact Graciela Mendoza, Treasurer/ Finance Committee Chair, at Graciela.Mendoza@cdph.ca.gov
Membership
Membership Committee Chair and Membership Committee responsibilities and activities:
- Invite new members to attend meetings and join the coalition.
- Reviewing applications on a monthly basis as a part of standing meetings.
- Providing recommendations to the Steering Committee for approval at the next meeting.
- Responding to applicants within 90 days of application.
- Filling in missing pieces/collect organizational info for membership records.
- Sending questions to members in advance to share about themselves.
- Introducing new members during general coalition meetings.
The committee meets every first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting Details: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/81258608333
To get involved with the Membership Committee, please contact Connie Lafuente, Membership Committee Chair, at connie.lafuente@gcccd.edu
Adelante Promotores Conference
The Conference Committee currently meets once a week on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Conference Committee Chair and Conference Committee responsibilities and activities:
- Planning for and executing the annual Adelante Conference for CHW/P/Rs.
- Securing fiscal sponsorships to offset the cost of the conference to the Coalition.
- Identifying and scheduling presenters, workshops, resources, or other activities for the conference.
- Tracking attendance for and participation in the conference.
- Promoting and advertising the conference to ensure sufficient attendance.
To get involved with the Conference Committee, please contact Laura Gonzalez, Conference Committee Chair, at laurelegl@gmail.com
CHW/Promotores Engagement
To get involved with the CHW/Promotores Engagement Committee, please contact Rachel Morineau, Engagement Committee Chair, at rmorineau@csbcs.org