Selina De La Peña, MBA - CEO
Chief Executive Officer –
Selina has been in Valley for most of her life. She has served in leadership capacities for non-profit healthcare organizations for over 20 years. Selina was the CFO for Owens Valley Career Development Center for 6 years, a consortium of 11 Native American Sovereign Nations. She is inspired by the rich diversity and opportunity in our community and is honored to serve and bring more services to the Native American Community. Selina has a bachelor’s and a Master’s in Business Administration from Fresno State University.
Bertha C. Ramirez, BS, MBA - Director of Operations
Director of Operations –
Bertha was born and raised in the Central Valley, born to farm working families in Merced County she understands the need for quality healthcare and services. She has served in various leadership roles for non-profit healthcare organizations for over 25 years with 30 years working in the healthcare field. Bertha is inspired by culture, diversity, and the opportunity to work and improve our communities. She is honored to assist in helping to bring more services to the community while providing the highest quality, excellence in customer service, and dedication. Bertha has an Associate’s Degree in Management/Supervisory from Merced College with honors, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences majoring in Psychology/Sociology from Chapman University, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Western Governors University.
Kylie Sherman - Executive Adminstrator
Executive Administrator – Mono
Kylie was born in Fresno, CA and a member of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. She is currently working to receive her degree in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in American Indian Studies. She has currently worked in office administration for 3+ years and enjoys getting the opportunity to meet new people. She is excited to join the FAIHP team and uplift the community in a positive way. It is extremely important to her to embrace the cultural aspects of life while empowering all Native people.
She is a mother to three boys and enjoys spending quality time with them and her fiancé. In her spare time aside from family activities, she enjoys road trips through the mountains and to the beach, going to the lake and camping during the summer, beading and singing round dance songs.
Kylie looks forward to serving the community in any way that she can!
Desiree Aranjo - Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager
Heather Fuentez - HIT Administator
HIT Administrator
Heather Fuentez– is the HIT Administrator. As the HIT (Health Information Technology) Administrator, Heather Fuentez is responsible for managing and overseeing the organization’s health information systems. This includes ensuring the secure handling, storage, and retrieval of patient records, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and optimizing the use of electronic health records (EHR) systems. She also provides technical support, implements software updates, and ensures data accuracy and integrity within the healthcare technology infrastructure.
Kimberly Arredondo - Billing Coordinator
Billing Coordinator
Akeya Maddox - Credentialing/Eligibility Coordinator
Credentialing/Eligibilty Coordinator
Akeya Maddox is the Credentialing/Eligibility Coordinator at Fresno American Indian Health Project. In this role, she manages the credentialing process for healthcare providers, ensuring they meet all necessary qualifications and regulatory requirements. She is also responsible for coordinating patient eligibility for various health services, verifying insurance coverage, and maintaining accurate records to support seamless access to care.
LeeChell Gonzales - Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
LeeChell Gonzalez was born and raised in Fresno, CA. She worked for the Superior Court of Fresno County for over 15 years in the Criminal Division, serving as an Office Assistant II providing customer service and as a Judicial Assistant I in the courtroom. She is excited to have a career with FAIHP and to continue serving the Fresno community. LeeChell is a mother to 2 girls and 3 boys and has 5 grandchildren, with whom she enjoys spending all her spare time. She also enjoys crafting, taking long drives, dancing, listening to music, and cooking.
Violeta Sanders - Billing and Credentialing Manager
Violeta Sanders is excited to join FAIHP as the newest member of the Billing and Credentialing department. She looks forward to collaborating with everyone toward shared success. With a background in overseeing billing, authorization, and contract management across various organizations, Violeta has built strong relationships with community representatives and developed effective rapport with referral management in multiple specialties. She’s grateful for the opportunity to learn from her colleagues and contribute to FAIHP’s collective growth. Outside of work, Violeta enjoys visiting parks, exploring historical sites, and reading—and she’s always eager for a good book chat! Feel free to stop by her office if you have any questions.
Alisa Pipkin - CRC Site Coordinator
Alisa Pipkin is the Site Coordinator at FAIHP and is thrilled to be part of the organization. She is excited to contribute to the growth of the new Auberry location and looks forward to getting to know everyone. Outside of work, Alisa enjoys attending car shows dressed in classic 1950s-1960s fashion, modeling with her sister, and working with her father as a heavy equipment mechanic. She is eager to start her journey with FAIHP and witness the organization’s growth.
Jose Murillo - Lead Transporter
Lead Transporter
Jose Murillo is a Transporter and Case Manager at Fresno American Indian Health Project. A long-time participant in FAIHP services, Jose is thrilled to now be an employee of the organization that has provided so much support to the community.
Rene Picasso - Facility Technician
Facility Technician
Rene Picaso is our Facility Technician, bringing with him over 10 years of experience working in different capacities in the facilities industry. His role and presence ensures our facilities operate smoothly.
Sammy Torres - Groundskeeper
Grounds Keeper
Sammy Torres, a known face to FAIHP, started as a dedicated volunteer. His passion and commitment keeps our grounds pristine, and his hard work contributes to creating a welcoming and beautiful environment for us and our community.