Gisela Taboada is a healthcare leader committed to improving and expanding quality healthcare access to the most vulnerable community members. She works at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) as the Member Services Call Center Manager has worked in Provider Relations, and has previous experience as a medical assistant for Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Gisela is currently enrolled at San Jose State University and is pursuing a degree in Sociology with a concentration in Community Change. She is a first-generation Latina and looks forward to bringing her life experience to advocate for health care for underserved community members. Gisela is excited to join the Board of Encompass Community Services and have opportunities to positively impact the community and support healthcare equity and social justice.