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.

MSc. Director of Community Health

Emily is also a Lompoc native. She graduated from Cabrillo High in 2009, and graduated from California Lutheran University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science, emphasizing Health Professions. She combined her love for travel and passion for health by attending Bangor University in North Wales for her Master’s of Science in Public Health and Health Promotion. Emily’s favorite activities include swimming, dancing and hiking with friends.

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 

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.