Meet the HSDC Members

Lupe Alonzo-Diaz
President & CEO, Physicians for a Healthy California 
Commission Chair 

Lupe Alonzo-Diaz (She/Her) serves as the President & CEO of Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) and the Vice President of Continuing Medical Education for the California Medical Association. Previously, she served in various leadership roles at the Department of State Hospitals and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) – now HCAI. Ms. Alonzo-Diaz’s commitment to health equity includes working for the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Children’s Advocacy Institute and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. She earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley. 

Chico Manning
System Vice President, Enterprise Supply Chain, PIH Health 
Representative of the hospital industry

Chico Manning MHA is the System Vice President of Enterprise Supply Chain at PIH Health—a nonprofit, regional healthcare network comprised of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Downey Hospital; 35 medical office buildings; more than 90 clinics; and a multi-specialty medical group. PIH Health serves more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and Gabriel Valley region. In his position, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction and tactical execution for all aspects of supply chain management at PIH Health.
Chico served in the United States Navy and Marine Corps for 12 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and is certified in Supply and Logistics Management by the United States Marine Corps. He also holds an Executive Master of Health/Healthcare Administration Management degree from the University of Southern California. 

Baljeet Sangha 
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director, San Francisco Health Network, San Francisco Department of Public Health  
Representative of the hospital industry

Baljeet Sangha (He/Him) began his professional career over 12 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Operating Officer of the San Francisco Health Network (within the San Francisco Department of Public Health), the City of San Francisco’s only fully complete and integrated healthcare delivery system. He also currently serves as the Vaccine Executive Sponsor, and as an Incident Commander, for the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s COVID pandemic response. Previously, Sangha was Vice President of Operations & Support Services at Alameda Health System. Earlier in his career, Sangha worked as an Executive Administrator in the San Francisco Health Network and also as the inaugural Deputy Chief Operating Officer & Chief Patient Experience Officer at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Sangha earned a Master of Public Health Degree with a focus on Health Policy & Management and a Specialty in Multicultural Health from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as an undergraduate degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley. Sangha is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Fellow of America’s Essential Hospitals. 

Cameron M. Stewart
Co-Founder, Alcam Medical  
Representative of a minority business enterprise

Cameron Stewart (He/Him) is a modern-day Entrepreneur and serves his community in many varying capacities. For the last 20 years Cameron has created businesses in health care, transportation, financial services and consulting. Cameron also serves as board treasurer for the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). BOC is an independent not for profit organization dedicated to supporting quality patient care by offering highly valued credentials for professionals and businesses. Cameron has extensive knowledge of real estate and he is a licensed General Contractor. Cameron has completed many development projects across the state of California. Cameron has a passion for serving his others and his goal is to empower his community. He provides free classes on entrepreneurship, business, and personal finance. Cameron also is an advocate for health equity and access for those in underserved communities. Cameron sits on the board for California Community Development (CCD), and the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information.  Cameron graduated from the prestigious Tuskegee University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He is currently enrolled at Harvard Business School, graduating in 2023. Cameron is a family man with a wife and three daughters. He aspires to be an integral part of positive and systemic change.

Tracy Stanhoff
President & Creative Director, AD PRO President, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CA
Representative of a minority business enterprise

Tracy Stanhoff (She/Her) in 1988 founded AD PRO, located in Huntington Beach, California that is a full-service advertising, graphic design and branding firm serving Fortune 500 corporations, Tribal Enterprises, Government entities and small business clients globally. AD PRO’s “One for All” business structure provides the capacity for both branding development and design combined with a full arsenal of tools for implementing strategic marketing programs and graphic design via in-house graphic manufacturing processes. AD PRO is an ISO 9001 quality management system certified firm. In 2017, Stanhoff established a Native American news publication titled, “Indigenous Post.” As a past addition to operating her enterprises, Ms. Stanhoff served as Tribal Chair of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, located in Mayetta, Kansas. Ms. Stanhoff currently serves as the president of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California and the leader of the American Indian National Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Stanhoff has a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach where she was named co-Outstanding Graduate in the Journalism/Public Relations department.

Ruksana Azhu Valappil
Founder & CEO of NEEV, Inc.  
Representative of a women business enterprise

Ruksana Azhu Valappil (She/Her) is a healthcare AI, ethics and sustainability advisor, neuroscientist, social entrepreneur and a purpose driven leader. As the founder of NEEV Health, she loves to help digital health teams implement ethical and trustworthy AI solutions that mitigates bias, incorporates transparency and is regulatory compliant. As an advisor and consultant, she brings her passion for equitable healthcare, research rigor, analytical skills and a collaborative approach to help build ethical AI for digital health. She has led cross functional teams, organizations and serves on several board of directors. She is a founding member of WeTheChange, a not-for-profit coalition of 900+ mission driven women CEOs and allies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She served as the Director and co-lead the organization running operations, including governance, finance and partnerships. As an advocate for empowering women and a firm believer in integrating business with social responsibility, she runs her small business and social enterprise, NEEV Lifestyle, as a California Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corp. A firm believer in public service, she is happy to serve on the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission at California Department of Health Care Access and Information. Ruksana earned her PhD in Biomedical Engineering and holds a BS in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Theresa A. Martinez
CEO & President, Community Connections, LLC.   
Representative of a women business enterprise

Theresa A. Martinez (She/Her) is the CEO/President of Community Connections, LLC, specializing in Communications, Community Outreach and Engagement. The team provides a wide range of services; public & government relations, media relations, community & grassroots outreach, social media outreach and management, special event planning, strategic planning, and program management. Community Connections was awarded a five year contract with LA Metro on their Communications Bench and are currently working on a million dollar plus project along the Vermont Transit Corridor, which has the highest ridership along a ten and a half mile stretch for a new bus or rail transit system. The team is currently working on several other transportation projects with LA Metro and OCTA. Ms. Martinez served in the capacity as CEO for the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC) from April 2013 to November 2016. She oversaw fundraising, procurement, policy initiatives, advocacy work, corporate sponsor relationships, and program infrastructure.

Jackson Dalton
President, Black Box Safety, Inc.
Representative of a disabled veteran business enterprise      

Jackson Dalton (He/Him), the President and Founder of Black Box Safety, was injured while serving in the United States Marine Corps. The injury changed Jackson’s life forever and instilled in him a drive to help others through a career in Occupational Health and Safety. Jackson has devoted his life to making sure that people don’t get hurt at work so that they can continue to do the things they love to do with the people who matter most. With over 15 years of experience, a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), a Board of Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others.  Black Box Safety, Inc., located in San Diego, is an industrial supplier of emergency response, janitorial/sanitation, medical, office, safety, and tactical supplies.

Lilly Rocha
Board Member, HONOR LGBT PAC, CEO & Executive Director, Latino Restaurant Association
Representative of an LGBT business enterprise

Lilly Rocha (She/Her) is the current CEO of the Latino Restaurant Association, an 800+ member national organization based in Los Angeles, California. Rocha is also the founder of the Sabor Latino Food Industry Trade Show, the nation’s largest Latin Food Trade Show. A graduate of the University of California Berkeley, Rocha also attended St. Mary‘s University in London, England. Rocha graduated from UC Berkeley during the height of the dot.com bubble in Silicon Valley and her first job was as a project manager for NOKIA (NIC) in Mountain View, CA. Rocha developed a serious interest in trade show and conference management which eventually led her to earn both the CMP and CMM certifications (the highest in the meeting planning industry). Rocha eventually founded the Sabor Latino Food Industry Trade Show in 2013 when she noticed there was a huge gap in the trade show industry for Latino foods. With Rocha’s expertise in sales, marketing and project management, Sabor Latino has become a recognized brand in the trade show industry and serves as the premier business platform for Latin food professionals. Rocha also has business industry/leadership certifications from: Cal State University San Francisco, UCLA & USC. Rocha developed a passion for healthy eating while a student at UC Berkeley. This passion has led to a lifelong commitment to wholesome living.

Cecil Plummer                                                      
President, Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council 
Representative expert in the field of supplier diversity  

Cecil Plummer (He/Him) is the President and CEO of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), one of the 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The Council works to create jobs and wealth for people of color by supporting and promoting minority owned businesses and connecting them with contract opportunities with Fortune 1000 companies and large public entities. Plummer believes that, since most Americans work for small and medium sized businesses, supply chain inclusion is critical to the American economy and as a talent incubator for Corporate America. Plummer received awards from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) West, and the Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance, and won the NMSDC Council of the Year Award in both 2019 and 2021. Plummer formerly worked with Robert Half for 17 years and left his position as the Director of CSS Strategic Solutions to join the Council. He has over 20 years of executive leadership experience and possesses a solid background in strategic sourcing, change management, performance and process improvement, Supplier Diversity, strategic planning, and risk management. Plummer also holds a Project Management Certification (PMP) and has a strong track record of success in small business entrepreneurship, communications strategy, process reengineering, contract negotiation, and relationship management.

Tara Lynn Gray 
Director, California Office of the Small Business Advocate 
Representative expert in the field of supplier diversity

Tara Lynn Gray (She/Her) is the Director of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate inside of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Gray is focused on further developing the state’s small business ecosystem and ensuring equity is front and center as she administers the small business programs for which she is responsible. Gray is a visionary breaking new ground in non–traditional spaces and is not afraid to ask the hard questions and engage in serious conversations to bring the Governor’s vision of a California for All to fruition. Prior to her appointment by Governor Gavin Newsom, Gray was Chief Executive Officer of the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (FMBCC) and Chamber Foundation (FMBCF), a 20-year–old Community Based Organization, where she engaged, educated, and empowered small businesses in California’s Central Valley. She has been instrumental in the design and development of one of the most groundbreaking community–level mobility programs in the country. Gray’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA; a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ; a Management Development for Entrepreneurs Certificate, UCLA Anderson School of Management; and various Information Technology certifications.