Our Team
A Note from the Executive Director
On my first day as Executive Director, I addressed the staff and told them that we are considered a best friend to thousands of people throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Everyone in the room was asked to think about their best friend and to focus on what their most important trait was, as well as the biggest impact they felt from them. The overwhelming response was, “my best friend is always there for me, especially during the most difficult times.”
Whether it’s through food, clothing, housing support, education or any of the other services we offer, Catholic Charities is always there in difficult times to help those in the greatest of need.
Thank you to our generous donors and volunteers who open their hearts to serving those less fortunate.
May God bless you always,
Jeff Negrete
Executive Director

Anthony Nguyen
fINANCE

Joseph Cody
OPERATIONS

Mackenzie Villalobos
Development Director

Luis Ortega
MERCED SITE

José Emmanuel Martínez Calderón
Immigration Services

Genesis Gonzalez
Disaster case management, LISTOS program manager, CARECONNECT

Daniel Maldonado
cLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

Lorraine Valencia
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM