Felicita joined Northwest Health Foundation in August 2020. As Public Affairs Manager, Felicita
supports advocacy campaigns to change public policy, often in partnership and at the direction
of community-based organizations. She also manages government relations and leads NWHF’s
communications, among other responsibilities.

Before joining NWHF, Felicita was the policy and advocacy officer for Virginia Garcia Memorial
Health Center, which serves Washington and Yamhill Counties and is the largest federally
qualified health center in the state. Prior to Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, she worked
at Vision Action Network, building a network of connected nonprofits and philanthropic leaders
throughout Washington County.

Felicita earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in hospitality management from
the University of San Francisco. She was elected to the board of directors for the Tualatin Hills
Park & Recreation District in 2017 and 2021; she was board chair 2019-20 and 2022-23. Felicita
is also a part of American Leadership Forum of Oregon’s current Class 43.

You will often find Felicita hosting gatherings for Latinx leaders in Washington County and/or
local electeds to connect around social justice issues. She was recognized for her service to the
community with the American Association of University Women “Breaking Barriers” award in
2019. That same year she had the opportunity to travel to China as part of the American Council
for Young Political Leaders whose aim is to provide a global perspective to local electeds. She
made Portland Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list in 2023.

In her free time, Felicita loves to dance, travel and canvass for candidates she believes in.