Our Team

MEET THE TEAM

Thomas Rocas
Founder/CEO

Thomas Allandale Rocas III (RN, BSN, CWCN) has been in the health care field for over 25 years, with extensive experience in Advanced Wound Care, Acute Care and Home Healthcare Administration.

As the Founder/CEO of ANX Home Healthcare, he strongly believes in a holistic approach to health care, providing medical, spiritual and social support to patients with life-limiting illnesses. He regularly organizes international medical missions, providing medical expertise and supplies to patients in remote provinces in the Philippines. Thomas is a key contributor to local, state and federal legislation affecting the healthcare field, and he continues to stay on top of the latest medical trends, best practices for providing comprehensive home health care.
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Lisa Mangubat
Co-Founder/COO

Lisa Mangubat (RN, BSN) is our Co-Founder/COO and brings with her over 25 years of extensive experience in the healthcare industry.

Lisa began her career as an Internal Medicine Clinical Nurse at La Mirada Medical Center in Southern California, performing comprehensive patients assessments, assistance in diagnosing clinical ailments, and designing treatment plans in partnerships with doctors.   In 1996, Lisa transitioned to the Home Healthcare industry building human resources, and service infrastructure of Staffing Home Care in South San Francisco. At ANX Home Healthcare, Lisa continues to establish and monitor standards for home healthcare while coordinating all direct and indirect patient services, and ensuring proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local,state,and federal regulations.
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Gerald Murphy, MD
Medical Director

Dr. Gerald Murphy is the Medical Director for ANX Home Healthcare, providing guidance on clinical care and risk management policies and procedures.

Dr. Murphy is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 21 years. He also sits on the ANX Home Healthcare Board of Directors.
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Tom Gitto
Member, Board of Directors

As a member of the ANX Home Healthcare Board of Directors, Tom provides oversight and guidance on the company’s high-level business operations.

Tom wields a rare combination of technical, financial and business skills with the ability to connect with and influence team members of all levels and from startups to global Fortune 100 companies. He has advised organizations including McKesson, Genentech, Cisco, Daimler, UBS, PeopleSoft, and El Camino Hospital on technical and strategic programs with a focus on Human Capital Management and Financial systems and business operations. He is also a seasoned real estate developer, angel investor, and personal finance educator. Outside of work, Tom enjoys rock climbing, surfing, snowboarding, and motorcycle racing.
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Christina Dunham
Chief Marketing Officer

Christina has over two decades of experience developing acquisition, activation, and engagement strategies for start-ups, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies.

As CMO, she leads strategic initiatives and oversees all growth/expansion efforts for home health, palliative, and hospice divisions. Prior to joining ANX full-time, she served as consultant developing the company’s branding and web strategy. Previously, Christina directed marketing communications at HealthTap and developed customer marketing campaigns at fitmob and Sterling HSA. She holds a BS in Marketing and International Business from Salisbury University, Maryland and an MBA from CalState Hayward, attending her last semester of graduate studies at the Academy of National Economy in Moscow, Russia.
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Mary Grace Rodriguez
HR Generalist

As HR Generalist, Mary Grace Rodriguez is responsible for talent acquisition, retention, and compliance for our home health and hospice divisions, serving as an advisor for both employer and employee.

Mary Grace started her career in the home care space. And even after acquiring a law degree, she chose to return to the healthcare industry, drawn to its impact on seniors. She values ANX's warm yet professional culture. Her proudest achievement is mastering US Employment Laws through sheer determination. She says, “Because of my desire to learn it, I was able to navigate through it through research, certificate programs, and support from colleagues in the industry.” Outside of work, she enjoys travel, staycations, Netflix, and diverse music. Mary Grace's dedication to HR in healthcare reflects her passion for making a difference and navigating challenges with determination.
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ANX HOME HEALTHCARE

Our Clinical Leadership Team at ANX Home Healthcare is composed of seasoned veterans and leading healthcare industry experts.

Karen Yong, PT
Director of Rehab

Nationally recognized for excellence in home health by the APTA, Karen Yong (PT), is the Director of Rehab for ANX, responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training the rehab team.

With 30+ years as a clinician, faculty instructor, guest lecturer, and in-demand consultant in the home healthcare industry, she brings with her deep industry knowledge and top-notch home health experience. She is proud of being part of a company that strives to provide the best care without compromising on integrity, values, and culture. She says, “I applaud ANX's continuous efforts in partnering with the community and looking for ways to improve our service and delivery of care." Karen received her MA in Physical Therapy from Stanford University and her BA in Physical Education from the University of California, Berkeley.
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John Tamaray, PT
Rehab Services Manager

In his role as Rehab Services Manager, John Tamaray oversees rehabilitation services, ensuring effective patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.

John’s journey into healthcare arises from a passion for helping people enhance their physical abilities and overall quality of life through therapeutic exercises and treatments. What excites him most at ANX is the strong family culture, exemplary leadership, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. Outside work, John enjoys outdoor running, watching movies, exploring new restaurants, connecting with nature and diverse culinary experiences. This helps him maintain a balanced and active lifestyle, reflecting his commitment to holistic well-being.
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Heta Soparkar, PT
Assistant Rehab Supervisor

As Assistant Rehab Supervisor, Heta is responsible for overseeing the delivery of our rehab services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

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Randell Varilla, RN, MSN, CWCN
Senior Clinical Program Manager

Randell D. Varilla (RN,MSN,CWCN) is Senior Clinical Program Manager, specializing in providing education, training our clinicians, case managers, and community partners.

Prior to joining our company he served as a Clinical Nurse Staff for the Dr. John Crew Center for Advanced Wound Care at Seton Medical Center. Randell is a Certified Wound Care Nurse, holds a Master's of Science in Nursing, Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, and Human Movement Studies from San Francisco State University. He abides by the ANX’s value of “Deliver WOW philosophy to everyone in every situation,” saying “I want to make a stamp with what I do in my profession”
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Vernice Constantino
RN Clinical Manager

As RN Clinical Manager, Vernice Constantino (RN, BSN) oversees home health clinicians in San Francisco, providing coaching, training, and clinical support.

Prior to joining ANX, Vernice worked at various state run facilities in California as a Psychiatric Technician focusing in mental health nursing. She loves working at ANX for “the opportunity to learn something new everyday from the employees that make up the different departments.” She says, “When growing and expanding my career, I don't only think about what it can do to my professional life, I like to look at experience and change as a personal growth as well.” Outside of work, Vernice loves to travel to different cities, towns and countries. and experience the culture through food. Her favorite quote: "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think". A.A. Milne
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Aaron Yanga, RN
RN Clinical Manager

As RN Clinical Manager, Aaron Yanga (RN), provides oversight, guidance, and support for our nursing team.

Aaron is excited to work with ANX because of the room for growth and development, along with the mentorship of the experienced staff. He connects to the ANX core value of “Think like a beginner and be humble” because it is in line with both his professional and personal goals. Aaron prides himself in accomplishing his journey of moving from New Jersey to California and entering a new field of nursing all while being promoted and recognized within the company. Aaron is guided by the quote, “To whom much is given, much is required”.
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Marlu Raquinio
RN Clinical Manager

Marlu Raquinio (RN) leads the ANX Home Healthcare South Bay clinical team as RN Clinical Manager.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Carlo Paez
Sales Operations Director

Carlo joined the ANX Account Management Team in 2013 and has been instrumental in developing deep relationships with key accounts in San Mateo County.

As Sales Operations Director, he continues to grow his territory through a variety of marketing and community relationships efforts, including working with physicians groups, skilled nursing facilities, and local hospitals. He has first-hand experience in providing top-quality patient care and understands the importance of constant communication with patients and their families. Carlo currently manages accounts in San Francisco and San Mateo counties, including several large hospital and healthcare organizations. He is inspired by the quote “Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.”
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Lorra Alcantara
Area Sales Manager

Lorra Alcantara has been in healthcare for more than a decade, spending the last 7 years leading post-acute care facilities.

Lorra joins the ANX Home Healthcare team as Area Sales Manager for Santa Clara County, overseeing community partnerships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and physicians groups. With her deep experience in business development and healthcare operations, Lorra is excited to be working with a great team and helping patients recover to their best. During her downtime, she enjoys reading, yoga, playing cards, and board games.
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Ryan Morante
Account Executive

Ryan Morante is an Account Executive with ANX Home Healthcare, serving San Mateo County clients from Burlingame to Menlo Park.

In his previous position at ANX, Ryan managed all face-to-face encounters with hospitals, case managers, and clinicians providing him the foundation to develop deep relationships with various facilities. “ANX feels like one big family and everyone looks out for each other. You always want to go above and beyond,” he says. Ryan is also a huge sports fan, following the Raiders, Warriors, and Giants, and an avid sneaker collector.
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Faye Gerona
Account Executive

Faye Gerona serves as Account Executive for ANX Home Healthcare, managing business development efforts in San Francisco county.

Faye Gerona excels in achieving sales targets through strategic client cultivation. With a background in healthcare sales, Faye values ANX's exceptional team and industry reputation. Guided by strong parental values, she emphasizes traits such as listening, honesty, kindness, and a familial approach. As a single parent, Faye successfully raised four accomplished adults and derived fulfillment from assisting those in need. In her personal pursuits, Faye engages in diverse interests such as dancing, shopping, concerts, piano playing, cooking, movies, Zumba, and karaoke. She is also a dedicated member of The Daly City Host Lions Club.
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Ryan Evans
Associate Account Executive

Ryan Evans manages business development efforts for Silicon Valley as ANX Home Healthcare Associate Account Executive.

In this role, Ryan is excited about making new connections, working with teams, and supporting a company that cares for patients. Guided by values like active listening, honesty, and compassion, Ryan emphasizes clear communication and transparency. He believes in endorsing products or services he genuinely trusts, promoting sincere and passionate communication. Outside of work, Ryan takes immense joy in his 21-year marriage and raising five children. He is also passionate about music, whether playing the piano, singing karaoke, or enjoying diverse musical experiences with loved ones. Embracing the idea that "It’s Never too late to become what you might have been," Ryan is motivated by continual personal and professional growth.
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Christian Vinluan
Account Executive

Christian Vinluan serves as the ANX Hospice Account Executive for San Mateo County.

In his previous role as a Community Relations/Sales Director for a Skilled Nursing Facility, Chris excelled in building relationships with referral sources and consistently exceeded expectations. With a focus on goals, Chris wholeheartedly embraces the close-knit atmosphere at ANX, ensuring to bring the "WOW" factor to every situation. He's committed not just to his job but also to his beloved wife, with their enduring 24+ years together. Chris loves nature, finding happiness in hiking and outdoor activities. He lives by the motto "Just do it!" and represents a combination of job skills, personal commitment, and a passion for life, qualities appreciated by those who recognize his amazing journey.
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Georgette Silver
Account Executive

With decades of experience in home health and hospice sales, Georgette manages Santa Clara County for ANX Hospice.

In her role as ANX Hospice Care’s Account Executive for Santa Clara County, Georgette Silver brings valuable experience with her training as an Occupational Therapist and as the former Director of Physician Recruitment at Signature MD. Her primary focus centers on providing crucial support for patients and families facing challenging times, particularly during end-of-life situations. Guided by strong values, Georgette emphasizes doing what's right, kindness, and treating everyone like family. She takes great pride in raising two successful adult children, which stands as her most significant personal achievement. Beyond work, she finds joy in dance, music, theater, working out, and volunteering, embodying the mantra "Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today" with a steadfast commitment to making each day count.
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Gracia Trejo
Account Executive

Gracia Trejo manages the San Francisco territory for our ANX Hospice Care division.

Gracia brings with her years of customer service and sales experience in both home health and hospice, including serving as an Admission Liaison for a national hospice agency for three years in the SF Bay Area. Gracia is impressed by ANX's organization and its friendly people. She believes in active listening, honesty, and the "Deliver WOW" philosophy. Gracia, a proud mother, raised her daughter to be independent. Outside work, she enjoys coffee, observing, and meaningful conversations with family and friends. Embracing Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy, Gracia finds purpose in serving others.
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Grace Fernandez
Marketing Assistant

As Marketing Assistant, Grace Fernandez supports the business development team, collaborating closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to steer the organization's sales and marketing initiatives.

Besides managing the ANX marketing and content calendar, Grace supports the business development team by assisting with patient outreach efforts, aiding in loop-back calls and direct mail campaigns. She also plays a crucial role in tracking and reporting all marketing activities in our CRM. With a commitment to excellence, Grace takes on other projects as assigned, demonstrating her dedication to contributing to the company’s growth and success.
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ANX ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Cherwin Carpio
Administrative Manager

Cherwin is the Administrative Manager responsible for overseeing the operations workflow for ANX Home Healthcare.

With almost a decade experience in the medical field with the background in clinical operations and patient services, she also supports the Business Development and Human Resources teams in managing special projects and events in the company. The ANX core value that best describes Cherwin is “Convey passion and Compassion.” She strongly believes that “Curiosity, Creativity, Passion, and Compassion” are the forces that drive people to success and elevate them to greatness.
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Nhi "Tina" Ly
Administrative Manager

With more than 10 years in the healthcare industry, Tina serves as the Administrative Manager for the San Jose branch.

Tina is responsible for coordinating all admissions, processing discharge papers, following up on physicians orders and plans of care, as well as managing clinician placement. Previously, she served as a Case Management Assistant for another healthcare company. For Tina, the greatest accomplishment is simply making someone else smile. "I really just enjoy giving people outstanding service." Perhaps it's no surprise that her favorite quote is by Albert Pike: "What we do for ourselves, dies with us. What we do for others, remains and is immortal."
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Azei Ferrer
Utilization Manager

Azei is responsible for overseeing our managed care patients, including securing authorizations for managed care insurances.  

Azei has been in healthcare since 2012 with experience as a Clinical Case Assistant as well as Business Office Manager and Medical Coder for a local physician’s practice. She says that with ANX, “You can learn so much, they continue to educate and guide you and can learn new things each day.” Outside of work, she enjoys going crabbing and trying out new restaurants.
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Cristopher Pere
Medical Supplies and Medical Record Manager

Cris manages ordering, maintaining, and organizing all vital medical records and supplies for ANX.

On a daily basis, he coordinates with ANX clinicians to ensure that they have everything they need to provide high-quality patient care. He also oversees the maintenance of patient medical records, from uploading files to the appropriate charts to ensuring completeness of information. He has been with the ANX family since 2011 and looks forward to the being part of its future growth.
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Clemencia "Chit" Cortezano
Executive Assistant to the CEO

Clemencia “Chit” R. Cortezano supports our CEO, providing organization and oversight for company initiatives and business process improvements.

Chit brings with her 20 years of business management and marketing experience, previously working as an executive for Bank of the Philippine Islands. Her favorite inspirational quote is from Pope Francis: "Do not get upset. Remain calm. Find a way to get over it. There is no need to be afraid of difficulties. We are capable of overcoming everything."
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Marissa Serra
Administrative Assistant

Marissa serves a hybrid role at ANX, working with the administrative team and supporting our Utilization Manager.

Prior to ANX, she served as a clinical assistant in a medical office and continues to grow her knowledge in the healthcare field. She is excited to join ANX and states, “Everybody here is so kind and treats you like family.” She is driven with ANX core value, “have fun, embrace joy, humor, and humility. She adds, “In a job you should still enjoy what you do and I embrace that wholeheartedly here, even on the bad days.” When not at work, she enjoys being a Godmother to Leah, wakeboarding, doing make-up, and spending time with her family.
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Irvin Chao
IT lead

 Irvin Chao is our in-house tech guru, responsible for providing IT support for our office staff and clinicians.

Irene Paez
Rehab Clinical Clerk

As Rehab Clinical Clerk, Irene supports our Director of Rehab with administrative tasks for the rehab team.

Irene is excited to work with ANX because of the kind and caring people here and the knowledge that she will gain from working closely with everyone here. She is driven by ANX’s core value of “Listen first. Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency” because she feels that this value is important to have in order to be successful and happy within your life. In her spare time, she loves to travel to different countries with her family, shopping, and watching sports. Her favorite inspirational quote: Life is a journey, make the most out of it.
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TRANSITION TEAM

Elaine Aguirre, LVN
Intake Manager

As Intake Manager, Elaine (RN) directs the intake team and coordinates incoming referrals from all lead sources, matching patient needs with the appropriate clinicians.

Elaine also ensures all clinicians are thoroughly briefed on patient medical histories and other vital health information, as well as stocked with the correct supplies, prior to hand-off. During treatment, she also serves as liaison between the patient’s family, physicians, and healthcare team. Prior to transitioning to healthcare, Elaine worked in the tech industry, working as International Search Quality Analyst at Yahoo! and Geographic Information Labeler at Google.
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Don Deocareza, LVN
Intake Coordinator

As Intake Coordinator, Don (LVN) handles all of the incoming referrals, resumption of cares, and as well as overseeing the clinical aspects of all new patients.

Before joining ANX, Don was a Detox Nurse at Bayside Marin assisting patients with chronic pains, withdrawals from alcohol, and drug abuse. Don is inspired by the quote, ”Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it’s the moments that take your breath away.” One of his biggest accomplishment is getting the chance to backpack through Western Europe.
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Flora May Dial, LVN
LVN Intake Nurse

As part of the Intake team, Flora May Dial (RN) is responsible for managing incoming patient referrals and making sure that the appropriate clinicians are scheduled to see the patient.

Her driving force is to help people in need, which is what attracted her to the healthcare field. Prior to ANX, Flora worked at St. Francis Pavilion as an LVN charge nurse. Flora connects to the ANX core value “Do what’s right, be kind, and treat everyone like family” because she believes that these values define her own life. She prides herself on always trying to have a positive attitude even when things are tough. She loves tacos, is crazy about plants, and enjoys going to the gym.
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HOSPICE TEAM

Dawn Gross, MD, PhD
Hospice Medical Director

Our Hospice Medical Director, Dawn Gross, MD, PhD, is uniquely qualified to lead a cultural revolution on end of life care.

Dawn holds a combined MD and PhD from Tufts University School of Medicine where she was trained as both physician and scientist. She completed her fellowship training at Stanford University and postdoctoral work at UCSF. As a highly acclaimed authority in hospice and palliative care, Dawn has served as Chair of the Department of Supportive Care Medicine and Clinical Professor of Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the City of Hope National Medical Center, hosted a call-in radio program called Dying to Talk, and has been featured in The New York Times as well as the journals Science, JAMA and the Annals of Internal Medicine. She also co-founded the public benefit corporation, Dyalogues, Inc. to empower everyone to advocate for themselves or others so that they can live their life fully to the end by having access to education, training, and direct support from experienced professionals. (www.dyalogues.com).
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Lucille Faciane, RN
Administrator

As the Administrator of Hospice, Lucille Faciane (RN) brings a wealth of healthcare experience ranging from Neonatal to Hospice Care.

Lucille is passionate about creating quality end-of-life experiences for her patients and families. Prior to joining ANX, she served as Patient Care Administrator for a national hospice care provider for over a decade. At ANX, she brings wisdom and proper guidance to the team which helps provide better care for all our patients. During her free-time, Lucille loves entertainment. She enjoys watching Broadway musicals, attending concerts, and weekly trips to the movie theaters.
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Nova Empeynado, RN, MSN, CHPN
Director of Patient Care Services

Nova Empeynado, Director of Patient Care Services, oversees clinical operations and spearheads the expansion of our hospice division.

Nova is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse with more than 20 experience in the healthcare industry, ranging from senior living facilities, home-health, and hospice care. She became a nurse because she believes in caring with compassion one patient at a time. She was drawn to ANX because of the “family-oriented culture, the humility of people and their belief in simple acts of kindness.” Outside of work, she enjoys crafts, photography, and traveling. She is inspired by the words, “Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”
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Sandy Trieu, M
Hospice Physician

As the ANX Hospice Care Physician, Dr. Sandy Trieu oversees the hospice patient's care teams and plan of care.

Dr. Sandy Trieu specializes in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine and Internal Medicine. She graduated with honors from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2006.
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Anna Tran
Administrative Operations Manager

Thi Diem Phuong “Anna” Tran is our Administrative Operations Manager responsible for overseeing the administrative workflow for the hospice division. 

Prior to joining ANX, Anna served as the International Admissions and Marketing Officer for UCAM University in Murcia, Spain where she graduated with a degree Masters in Innovation and Tourism Marketing. After having lived all over the world (including Vietnam and Australia), she is thrilled to put down roots in the San Francisco Bay Area and work for ANX where she enjoys the “warm hearted environment.” She is inspired by the quote: “If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.”
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Abraham Alonzo
Spiritual & Bereavement Coordinator

Abraham Alonzo serves as the Spiritual & Bereavement Coordinator with 35 years of extensive pastoral, academic, hospital, and hospice experiences.

Prior to joining ANX Hospice Care, he served as Resident Chaplain of Kaiser Medical Center Vallejo, Vacaville Trauma Hospital, and Kaiser Hospice of Napa and Solano. He also served in parishes around the SF Bay Area, and was an ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Zamboanga, playing different roles as School Director, Pastor in three parishes. A professor at the Jesuit University of Ateneo de Zamboanga, and Dean of Priests. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Theology (STB), a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL), Masters in Oriental Religions and Culture (MA-ORC). He also holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MTS). He has published articles and peer-reviewed theory papers on spiritual care.
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