Elizabeth Oseguera
Director of Public Policy
Elizabeth Oseguera is the Director of Public Policy for the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. Before that Elizabeth was the Assistant Director of Policy for the California Primary Care Association. Over their career, they have worked to support and advocate for the 340B Drug Discount Program, behavioral health, workforce (specifically as it relates to community health workers), farmworkers, health equity, addressing social determinants of health and immigration. As the lead on immigration work, they have collaborated with immigrant partners to create resources such as sample policies and procedures, toolkits, and trainings that help service providers improve communications with immigrant communities.
Elizabeth also has a passion for working with youth and helping to offer mentorship. They have been a mentor for youth in college through the PUENTE Community College Mentorship Program and has worked with a Foster Youth as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).
Elizabeth graduated from Sonoma State University in 2010 with a bachelor’s in political science and criminal justice with a minor in English. During college they worked as an educational advisor for migrant students. They are a child of immigrant parents creating in them a passion for helping marginalized communities gain access to basic health services in a culturally appropriate way.