Our Leadership

The people guiding our mission and the care behind it.

Treating Doctors

Tanu Garg, MD

Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine

Daniel Ali Vargas, MSN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Chwen-Yuen Angie Chen, MD, FACP, FASAM

Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine

David Chang, MD, DrPH

Internal Medicine, Public Health

Board Leadership

Paul Taylor

Board Chair

Steve Emslie

Treasurer, Vice-Chair & PAC Member

Lisa Keamy, MD

Secretary

Melinda Golden, MBA

Audit Chair

Board Members

Dr. Frank Benest

Consultant in Public Sector Leadership; Former City Manager, City of Palo Alto

Alicia Garcia

Chief Operating Officer, WeHOPE

Gary Goodman

Deputy Public Defender

Darcy Salas

Consultant; Former Deputy Probation Officer, Santa Clara County

Executive Team

Eileen Clefstad Richardson

Chief Executive Officer

Elfreda Strydom

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Heather Boddie-Russo, LCSW

Deputy Director

Brandon Davis

Executive Vice President Growth & Strategy

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Give Through Your Assets

Some of the most meaningful gifts come through the assets you’ve built over a lifetime. A gift of stock, retirement assets, or a legacy commitment can help ensure that individuals and families across our community continue to have access to healthcare, food, housing support, and the resources they need to thrive.

Whether you’re ready to make a gift or simply exploring your options, we’d be honored to start the conversation.

Talk With Us

Questions about donating assets, stock transfers, or legacy giving?

Elfreda Strydom, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 650-504-6565
Email: Elfreda@peninsulahcc.org

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New here? Starting care is simple.

You don’t need insurance, an ID, or a permanent address. Reach out and we’ll take it from there.

Opportunity Center Clinic
33 Encina Ave #103, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Mon – Fri — 9:00AM – 5:00PM

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