Ivette Felix
Ivette is the bi-lingual Family Advocate serving Virginia Peterson, Kermit King, Daniel Lewis and the High Schools in Paso Robles. Ivette’s energy and resourcefulness create excellent outcomes for the families she links with resources and case manages. Her focus, thirst for knowledge, and positive attitude is forging meaningful relationships with school and agency partners. Ivette works very effectively with youth and teens and contributes greatly to resource development in North San Luis Obispo County.
Contact Ivette at (805) 712-5038 or ifelix@linkslo.org
Elena Chavez
Ms. Chavez has been a Family Advocate for the Robles Paso School District for last 14 years. She has worked for Atascadero State Hospital and has worked closely with agencies and community members throughout North San Luis Obispo County. Ms. Chavez serves as a bi-lingual Family Advocate for Pat Butler, Bauer Speck, Georgia Brown and Winifred Pifer in Paso Robles, and works closely with The LINK’s Family Advocates to mentor, facilitate relationships and coordinate services.
Contact Elena at: (805) 712-6487 or echavez@linkslo.org
Guadalupe Sanchez
Guadalupe serves as the bi-lingual Family Advocate at Flamson Middle School in Paso Robles, and San Benito, San Gabriel, Fine Arts and Head Start in Atascadero. Guadalupe graduated Cal Poly with degree in Social Services. Her attention to detail and organization, along with life experience of being from an indigenous family from Mexico brings drive, compassion, and rich perspective to her work as a Family Advocate. Guadalupe continues to effectively bridge gaps and connect families to resources across North San Luis Obispo County communities
Contact Guadalupe at: (805) 674-9506 Email: gsanchez@linkslo.org
Cristina Macedo
Cristina is a bi-lingual Family Advocate for Mesa Middle School in Arroyo Grande, and Judkins Middle School in Pismo Beach. Cristina has a degree in Social Work, and she is a professional Translator/Interpreter as well. She is originally from Peru where, as a social worker, she worked closely with families and youth in need. She also had the exciting experience of working in small villages in the Amazon Jungle. Here on the Central Coast of California Cristina works to connect students and their families with resources in the community.
Contact Cristina at: (805) 952-5039 Email: cmacedo@linkslo.org
Diana Howard
Diana Howard is a Family Advocate for The San Miguel Community Support Center. She also provides Family Advocacy for Cappy Culver in Herritage Ranch, and Lillian Larsen in San Miguel. Diana is bilingual and a Certified Application Assisant (CAA) for Healthly Families. She graduated from College in 2000 with an AA degree in Family Studies.
Contact Diana at: (805) 712-5327 Email: dhoward@linkslo.org
Romalia Ramirez
Romalia serves as the Family Advocate for Santa Rosa Elementary, Del Rio Continuation, and High School in Atascadero, as well as schools in Creston, Carrisa Plains, and Santa Margarita. Romalia studies graphic design at Cal State Northridge and is an avid photographer. She brings consistency and equanimity to her work with students and families. Romalia is a dedicated advocate for children, families and healthy communities. She continues to make steady progress in strengthening support services for families in Atascadero.
Contact Romalia at: (805) 952-5612 Email: rramirez@linkslo.org
Sonia Greene
Sonia Green serves as Family Advocate for Santa Rosa Elementary School, Atascadero Junior High School, and Atascadero High School. Sonia is bi-lingual English/Spanish, she is a certified application assistant for Healthy Families, and she has been connecting families in need with services and support for more than three years.
Contact Sonia at: (805) 674-3827 Email: sgreene@linkslo.org
Joshua Smith
Joshua serves as North County Health Navigator linking families with children 0 -5 with health resources. The Health Navigator is funded through a grant from First 5 of San Luis Obispo County. Joshua will work closely with families, Family Advocates and community partners to ensure that children 0 – 5 years of age are connected with resources.
Contact Joshua at: jsmith@linkslo.org