Meet The Team

Executive Director

Born and raised in Lompoc, Ashley graduated from Lompoc High School in 2005 and then attended UCLA where she graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Political Science. She was elected to the Lompoc City Council in 2010 and served until 2014. Ashley began working with the Healthy Lompoc Coalition as a volunteer in 2010 and came on board as Director of Community Health in 2013. In 2015 Ashley was promoted to Executive Director of the Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization. She enjoys hiking and being outdoors with her husband Jimmy and her Dalmatian.

Administration & Development Manager

Alex was born and raised in Lompoc. He graduated from Lompoc High School in 2019 and Allan Hancock College in 2021 with a degree in Business. Alex has gained experience in fundraising and community engagement through positions at The Fund for Santa Barbara, the Alpha Resource Center, and Midland School. He serves on several boards, including Savie Health, C4 Lompoc, Future for Lompoc Youth, and the Family Service Agency, demonstrating his commitment to social causes, mental health, and organizational development. Alex's role at the LVCHO allows him to lead development efforts while providing essential administrative support.

Community Program Manager 

Brenda Villa was born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States as an adolescent. Brenda is proud to be part of the Lompoc community and sees the town as her home. Brenda graduated from Lompoc High School in 2014 and then continued with her education at Allan Hancock College, from where she graduated in 2017 with an Associate’s degree in Political Science. Brenda then transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara, from where she graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Sociology and Spanish. Brenda is excited to be working for the LVCHO, not only because she will be working alongside incredible community leaders, but also the opportunity to create a positive impact in the community. Brenda enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and going to the movie theater with her husband. 

BOP Healthcare Account Manager 

Brianne was also raised in Lompoc, graduating from Lompoc High School in 2005. She has worked for the LVCHO since 2012. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and watching their youth sports teams.

Program Coordinator

Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, Sonia immigrated to the US in 2000 and has become a strong advocate for nutrition and community wellness. Drawing from her extensive volunteer experience in various non-profit organizations, Sonia has pioneered initiatives such as the Alma Cena Sana program with the Food Bank and served as The County’s first "CalFresh Navigator" in Lompoc, empowering families with invaluable tools and resources for healthy living, including diverse, multicultural recipes. Her dedication also extends to collaborating closely with local farmers to deepen her understanding of fruit and vegetable cultivation. Today, Sonia is focused on fostering meaningful connections within the community and effecting lasting positive change for the Hispanic population's collective health and wellness.