about us

We are a team of volunteers committed to advancing diversity and inclusion by helping ensure that all people across our communities feel valued and have equal access to resources, services, and opportunities provided by Savie Health.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, culturally inclusive healthcare to underserved communities, ensuring equitable access and fostering community well-being through trust and collaboration.

Our Vision

The vision of Savie Health is to empower healthier communities through equitable, inclusive healthcare access for everyone.

Board of Directors

Ahmad Nooristani, MD

Founder/Board Chair/Medical Director
Chief Hospitalist, Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Shannon Bowdey

Board Member
CEO, SLO Happy Homes Keller-Williams

Yasmin Dawson

Board Member
Community Activist and Founder of C4, Lompoc

Kelly Stone

Board Member
Senior Associate Attorney, Kirk & Simas, PLC

Michael Dixon, LCSW

Board Member
Behavioral Health Program Manager, Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Oscar Diaz

Board Member
Branch Manager, Chase Bank

Alex Murkison

Board Member
Administration & Development Manager, Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization

Steve Popkin

Board Member
Former CEO, Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Staff Members

Abe Lincoln

Executive Director, Board Member

Edna Aguilar

Case Manager

Siddharth Chattoraj

Data Analyst

Emma Collins

Social Media Manager

Carla Jimenez

Outreach/Patient Advocate

Chrissy Faulding

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kimberly Garcia

Clinic Manager/Medical Assistant

Matthew McGrath

Physician Assistant Certified

Elias Nepas

Development Manager

Benjamin Olmedo

Physician Assistant Certified

Karen Vordale

Family Nurse Practitioner

Volunteer Providers

Savie Health is Deeply Grateful for the amazing Volunteer Providers who Volunteer their Time to See Patients at the Clinic. And for the Specialists Willing to See and Treat our Patients in Their Offices at Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Dr. Gilbert Andersen
Dr. Lawrence Li
Dr. Hafez Nasr
Dr. Ahmad Nooristani
Dr. Carl Schlosser
Dr. Lee Silkman
Dr. James Trettin
Dr. Chris Wentling
Dr. Christopher Robert Taglia

Dr. Thomas Nguyen
Dr. Brian Lonquich
Dr. Elizabeth Toro
Dr.Justin Chang
Dr. Khawar Gul
Dr. Jagadeesh Batana
Dr. Samrawit Tekle
Herminio Franquiz, PA-C