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