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Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula Welcomes Leaders of the National Hispanic Health Foundation to the California Capitol

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula on September 14, 2023 welcomed leaders of the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) to the State Capitol. He’s seen here with (from left) Guillermo Avilés Mendoza, J.D., LLM, Associate Director of Programs; Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association and President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation; and Mark Diaz, MD, Board of Directors Chairman for NHHF- Sacramento.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula on September 14, 2023 welcomed leaders of the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) to the State Capitol. He’s seen here with (from left) Guillermo Avilés Mendoza, J.D., LLM, Associate Director of Programs; Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association and President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation; and Mark Diaz, MD, Board of Directors Chairman for NHHF- Sacramento.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula on September 14, 2023 welcomed leaders of the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) to the State Capitol. He’s seen here with (from left) Guillermo Avilés Mendoza, J.D., LLM, Associate Director of Programs; Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association and President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation; and Mark Diaz, MD, Board of Directors Chairman for NHHF- Sacramento.

Sana Jaffery, Assembly Fellow for Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula for 2022-23, is Recognized with Other Assembly Fellows at the State Capitol

Monday, August 28, 2023

Sana Jaffery, the Assembly Fellow for Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula for 2022-23, was recognized by the Assembly at the State Capitol on August 28, 2023. Assemblymember Arambula and Jaffery are seen here with (from left) Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan.

The 2022-23 Assembly Fellows – including Sana Jaffery with Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula’s office – were recognized by the Assembly at the State Capitol on August 28, 2023. They are seen here with Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan.

Assemblymember Arambula escorts Sana Jaffery, the 2022-23 Assembly Fellow with his office, at the State Capitol for her individual recognition on August 28, 2023.

Assemblymember Arambula Recognizes Central Unified Student Malachi Suarez for Leading Effort to Rename School

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula recognized Malachi Suarez, who’s 12, during the Assembly session on Aug. 17, 2023. They are seen here with Malachi’s family. Malachi as a fourth-grader began his successfully effort to rename his Central Unified School District campus after he learned that the namesake, President James K. Polk, was a slave owner and a vocal supporter of Manifest Destiny.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula and honoree Malachi Suarez are seen with Malachi’s family in the Assembly chambers on Aug. 17, 2023, after Assemblymember Arambula recognized Malachi during the Assembly session.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula talks to Malachi Suarez, who’s 12 and a student in the Central Unified School District, after recognizing him during the Aug. 17, 2023 Assembly session for his efforts as a youngster to rename his school.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula addresses the Assembly to recognize Malachi Suarez on Aug. 17, 2023. Malachi, 12, was a fourth-grader when he began his successful effort to rename his Central Unified School District campus after he learned that the namesake, President James K. Polk, was a slave owner and a vocal supporter of Manifest Destiny.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula and his honoree Malachi Suarez, a Central Unified School District student, are seen on a portico at the State Capitol on Aug. 17, 2023.

Malachi Suarez, a Central Unified School District student who undertook a successful effort to rename a school in the district, is seen in the gallery of the Assembly chambers at the State Capitol on Aug. 17, 2023.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula and Malachi Suarez are seen below a display devoted to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the State Capitol.

Assemblymember Arambula Selects the Education and Leadership Foundation as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st District

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula holds the State Resolution proclaiming the Education and Leadership Foundation as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st District. He’s seen with (from left), Vianey Barraza, ELF’s Special Projects Coordinator; Matias Bernal, ELF’s Executive Director; and Olga Nunez, a member of the ELF board.

Matias Bernal, Executive Director of the Education and Leadership Foundation, and Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula hold a State Resolution proclaiming ELF as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st District. They are on the Assembly floor in the State Capitol. The presentation was made June 7, 2023.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula holds a State Resolution proclaiming the Education and Leadership Foundation as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st District. He’s with (from left), Vianey Barraza, ELF’s Special Projects Coordinator; Matias Bernal, ELF’s Executive Director; and Olga Nunez, a member of the ELF board on a State Capitol veranda.

Matias Bernal, Executive Director of the Education and Leadership Foundation, and Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, are seen at the luncheon honoring California Nonprofits of the Year on June 7, 2023 in Sacramento.

Assemblymember Arambula Chooses Genoveva Islas, Founder-Executive Director of Cultiva La Salud and President of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Trustees, as the 31st Assembly District Woman of the Year for 2023

Monday, March 20, 2023

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula presents Genoveva “Veva” Islas as the 2023 Woman of the Year for the 31st Assembly District. They are seen here at the State Capitol with (from left) Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, vice chair of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula selected Genoveva “Veva” Islas as the 2023 Woman of the Year for the 31st Assembly District. Seen with them here are (from left) Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, vice chair of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula escorts Genoveva “Veva” Islas at the State Capitol. He selected her at the 2023 Woman of the Year for the 31st Assembly District. Islas is the Founder and Executive Director of Cultiva La Salud and is President in 2023 of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Trustees.

Assemblymember Arambula Obtains $1.5 Million in State Funds to Support Neighborhood Industries’ Expansion Project to Increase Job Training Programs

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Fresno City Councilman Miguel Arias speaks at the press conference in Fresno’s Tower District, where Neighborhood Industries is based. With him are (left) Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria.

Anthony Armour, CEO of Neighorhood Industries, talks about what the $1.5 million State allocation will mean for the Fresno’s organization’s plans to improve and broaden its efforts to uplift poor and disadvantaged neighborhoods.

A press conference was held on October 5, 2022 to highlight Neighborhood Industries’ expansion plans and the $1.5 million State allocation secured by Assemblymember Arambula.

On October 5, 2022, Assemblymember Arambula presented a $1.5 million check representing a State allocation to Neighborhood Industries of Fresno to help support its expansion efforts.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula signs the check representing $1.5 million in State funds that he secured for Neighborhood Industries of Fresno.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula talks about the $1.5 million State allocation he secured for Neighborhood Industries at an October 5, 2022 press conference in Fresno. The funds will help the organization purchase a building and expand job training programs to address unemployment.

Assemblymember Arambula and Anthony Armour, CEO of Neighborhood Industries in Fresno, are shown with the $1.5 million check representing the State allocation.

Assemblymember Arambula to Present $4 Million State Allocation to Fresno State’s Mobile Health Unit Program

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, President of Fresno State, speaks at a press conference on October 4, 2022 announcing a $4 million State allocation that Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (at the right in the photo) secured for the university’s Mobile Health Unit.

A press conference was held October 4, 2022 at Fresno State to announce a $4 million State allocation for the university’s Mobile Health Unit, which provides basic health services to rural and disadvantaged communities. The funds will help purchase two state-of-the-art mobile health units.

These are photo depictions of what the interior of the state-of-the-art mobile health units could look like.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula talks at a press conference about the $4 million State allocation he secured for Fresno State’s Mobile Health Unit that provides free basic health services to rural and disadvantaged communities.

Kathleen “Kathi” Rindahl, speaking at the podium, is an assistant professor for the Fresno State College of Health and Human Services who oversees the Mobile Health Unit program.

Kaide Garrett, a Fresno State nursing student, speaks about at the news conference on October 4, 2022 press conference.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula shows the check for the $4 million State allocation with (from left) Kathleen “Kathi” Rindahl, an assistant professor who oversees the Mobile Health Unit; Fresno State President Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval; and Dr. Denise Seabert, Dean of the Fresno State College Health and Human Services.

Asm. Arambula Secured $5 Million for the City of Fowler - $4 Million for a New Police Headquarters and Senior Center Building; $1 Million for the Fowler Improvement Association to Renovate Its Historic Clubhouse

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula is seen with members of the Fowler City Council on September 13, 2022, the day of the $5 million check presentation to the City of Fowler.

Assemblymember Arambula speaks to attendees at a press conference held September 13, 2022 to announce the State allocation he secured for the City of Fowler.

Assemblymember Arambula speaks at a press conference announcing the $5 million State allocation he secured for the City of Fowler.

A view of the September 13, 2022 press conference in Fowler - $4 million will help build a new police headquarters and senior center; $1 million will help the Fowler Improvement Association renovate its historic 112-year-old clubhouse.

Fowler Police Chief Michael Reid speaks at the press conference about the State allocation awarded to the City of Fowler.

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula stands with seniors who participate in activities at the current senior center in Fowler.

Assemblymember Arambula is seen with members of the Fowler Improvement Association. The $1 million State allocation will help renovate the organization’s historic clubhouse that serves as a hub for the community.

Assemblymember Arambula is shown with Anna Cardenas, wife of the late Fowler Mayor David Cardenas. The new police headquarters and senior center will be named after him.

Assemblymember Arambula stands with Fowler Police Chief Michael Reid and members of the Fowler Police Department.

Asm. Dr. Joaquin Arambula Secured $7 Million for Arte Américas in Downtown Fresno for Renovation and Program Expansion of the Only Latino Cultural Arts Center in the Central Valley

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula speaks at a Sept. 7, 2022 news conference about the $7 million State allocation he secured for Arte Américas for renovation and program expansion.

Vivian Paz, president of the Arte Américas Board of Directors, speaks at the Sept.7, 2022 news conference about the State allocation for the cultural arts center in downtown Fresno.

Assemblymember Arambula stands with other elected officials and Arte Américas board members and supporters, displaying the State check for the cultural arts center.

Mariachi dancers listen to speakers at the Sept. 7 2022 news conference about $7 million in State funds allocated to Arte Américas, the only Latino cultural arts center in the Central Valley.

Lilia Chavez speaks the press conference. She is executive director of the Fresno Arts Council and a past council member of the California Arts Council.

Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias, whose district includes Arte Américas in downtown Fresno, talks about what the State allocation will mean for the center and the city.

Fresno media cover the Sept.7, 2022 news conference announcing the $7 million State allocation secured by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula.

Assemblymember Arambula talks about the State allocation with a media member.

Assemblymember Arambula adds his signature to the $7 million State check for Arte Américas.