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

Yasmin Dawson

Board Member
Co-Founder & Executive Director
C4 Lompoc

Kelly Stone

Board Member
Attorney
Kirk & Simas

Michael Dixon, LCSW

Board Member
Behavioral Health Program Manager
Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Alex Murkison

Board Member
Advancement Manager
Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization

Steve Popkin

Board Member
Former CEO
Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Staff Members

Alex Murkison

Interim Executive Director
Board Member

Carla Jimenez

Director of
Clinic Operations & Outreach

Chrissy Faulding

Chrissy - NP

NP - Nurse Practitioner
Provider

Valerie Fernandez

Medical Assistant

Alexia Miranda

LCM - Lead Care Manager
ECM

Savanna Negrete

LCM - Lead Care Manager
ECM

Benjamin Olmedo

Ben - PA

PA - Physician Assistant Certified
Provider

Whitney Rubison

Advancement Manager

Dr. Michael Young

Ophthalmologist
SEE International

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