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President & CEO, California Primary Care Association
Carmela Castellano-Garcia has led the California Primary Care Association for over 25 years, making her one of the longest-serving PCA leaders in the nation. CPCA represents California's 1,370+ community health center sites serving 7.5 million patients. She has been central to every major California FQHC policy win, including SB 525 (healthcare minimum wage), CalAIM implementation, and Medi-Cal managed care negotiations.
For any FQHC operating in California, Castellano-Garcia is the single most important policy voice. She negotiates directly with Sacramento on Medi-Cal rates, workforce funding, and regulatory requirements. Her public statements often preview policy changes months before they take effect. CPCA's legislative tracker and conference briefings are essential reading.