https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/learnmore daily 0.75 2024-12-21 https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-09 https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/foundationvideo daily 0.75 2021-11-03 https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/donate daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/karen daily 0.75 2023-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/1632214707629-JRNAHPUPVC93LBKNNCT0/karen.jpg Karen - Karen Paolinelli, CEO of Madera Hospital Karen Paolinelli started working at Madera Hospital as Director of Clinics and Comprehensive Perinatal Services from 1992 to 2015, became director of Hospital Employee and Wellness Program from 2000 to 2014, Director of Sweet Success Diabetes and Pregnancy program from 2008 to 2015, Director of Madera Community Hospital Emergency Department from 2008 to 2012, Director of RHC and Specialty Clinics from 1992 to 2014, rose to become Chief Operating Officer from March 2014 to present and CEO of the Madera Community Hospital from November 2017 to present. She has also worked as NP and PA in different organizations including the Madera County Jail. In addition, she has extensive experience teaching as a Preceptor and Instructor for Fresno Pacific University, California State University, Touro University, University of California, Davis. She has received numerous awards and has published several papers. Karen Paolinelli has resigned from the Board of Directors as of April 30, 2023 We thank Karen for the years she was on the Board and the help she gave us getting the SJVMSF going forward. We wish her the best. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/sergio daily 0.75 2025-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/1632214845583-LH58J3NJOBW83F34LWES/sergio.jpg Sergio - Sergio D. Ilic, MD Sergio Ilic was born in Santiago, Chile, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Chile. He immigrated to the US in 1972 and became a citizen in 1984. His medical career includes posts in both countries including the National Health Service of Chile; Morrison Knudson, a US construction company that developed the Saladillo Copper Mine in Chile; Hospital del Trabajador (Worker’s Hospital), in Santiago; and an internship at Mercy Hospital in Denver, CO. He completed his orthopedic residency at University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, and worked in private practice in New Mexico. Dr. Ilic was an orthopedic surgeon at Valley Medical Center (former county hospital) and was Chief of Orthopedics there from 1986 to 1989. He served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery for UCSF Fresno and has been an orthopedic surgeon at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fresno when he closed his private practice from 2015 to 2021. He has volunteered with the Doctors Academy for nearly 20 years, giving lectures on health fields at Sunnyside, Selma, and Caruthers High Schools. He was named Doctor of the Year in 2011, presented by Latino Center for Medical Education and Research and The Doctors Academy. Certified through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Ilic is currently retired from Orthopedic Surgery since 2021. Currently, he is the Medical Director of the vaccine side of the Black Wellness and Prosperity Center clinic in downtown Fresno. Dr. Ilic holds a patent for developing a special scalpel to perform minimally invasive Carpal Tunnel Release. He was the President of the Fresno Madera Medical Society in 2012. He is writing a book on common orthopedic problems, to be published in early 2026. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/kathy daily 0.75 2021-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/1632803928995-GUJE89QRPKCWG6KHZAVB/cathy.jpg Kathy - Katherine Flores, MD Katherine Flores was born into an immigrant Mexican family in Fresno, California, and worked as a migrant farmworker for the first 16 years of her life. She received her undergraduate degree at Stanford University, her medical degree from the University of California, Davis and completed her family residency training at the UC San Francisco Fresno program. Dr. Flores is Associate Clinical Professor in Family Medicine at the UCSF School of Medicine and the Director of the UCSF Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research (LaCMER). The overall mission of LaCMER is to work with disadvantaged students and help prepare them to become healthcare professionals who will ultimately return to the Central Valley to provide culturally competent healthcare to the medically underserved. Through her work in developing health professions pathway programs for disadvantaged students, “The Doctor’s Academy”, Dr. Flores and others jointly formed the California Health Professions Consortium in 2006 to explore the development of a statewide strategy to address increasing the diversity of the healthcare workforce. The Consortium has grown to include members from academic institutions (faculty and administrators from universities and health professions schools), K-12 educators, direct service providers (hospitals, clinics, health plans, nurses, and physicians), health policy advocates, and others who have similar interests. Dr. Flores is Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Medical Association, serves on many national and statewide committees and boards, and is Board Certified through the American Board of Family Practice. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/amy daily 0.75 2021-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/1632803690847-DZGBGY94INC4Y8C1PE59/amy.jpg Amy - Amy Nuttall Zwaan, Wealth Advisor with WealthPlan Partners, a Registered Investment Advisor Our Board of Directors has selected WealthPlan Partners as the Investment Team to manage the assets of the Foundation. The team at WealthPlan Partners manages over $2.6 Billion in assets, and over $400 Million in charitable foundation assets. Amy Nuttall Zwaan is the local Financial Advisor affiliated with WealthPlan Partners. Amy has worked as a Wealth Advisor since 2004 serving a wide range of individuals, families, business owners, and foundations. Prior to working as an Advisor, Amy worked in corporate finance and spent several years abroad in The Netherlands working in the finance division of Adidas Europe, with particular emphasis on the ‘Euro-currency-conversion-project’ for the various Adidas Europe subsidiaries. Amy is a graduate of California State University, Fresno where she earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. 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In addition to her broad experience in supply chain, she interacted with C-suite and other senior level management and their Boards of Directors. Mary is currently an Alzheimer’s Advocate working specifically with federal representatives to gain endorsements on Alzheimer’s research and medication funding. She is also a major fundraiser for the Fresno Walk to End Alzheimer. Mary has served as a board member for the San Joaquin Valley International Trade Association (1997-1999) and Youth Orchestras of Fresno (2006- 2011). Mary retired in December 2019 and currently enjoys traveling with her husband, Gary, spending time with her family, pottery and hiking as well as other outdoor activities. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/carolina daily 0.75 2023-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/71cdc479-4344-4a35-a6b9-a520c8c9651f/IMG_3744.jpg Carolina - Carolina Simunovic, MD Carolina A. Simunovic, MD carolina.simunovic@gmail.com Education & Training Dermatology Residency 2013-2016 University of Washington School of Medicine – Seattle, WA Internship: Internal Medicine 2012-2013 University of Washington School of Medicine – Seattle, WA M.D. / Doctor of Medicine 2008-2012 University of Washington School of Medicine – Seattle, WA B.A. / Bachelor of Arts: Hispanic Studies and Latin American Studies 1998-2002 Brown University – Providence, RI Study Abroad: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile – Santiago, Chile Employment History Dermatologist / Sr. Physician 2018-Present The Permanente Medical Group – Fresno, CA Dermatologist 2016-2018 Eastside Dermatology Inc. – Bellevue, WA Dermatologist 2016-2018 Sea Mar Community Health Center – Seattle, WA Environmental Health Program Director 2002-2008 Fresno Metro Ministry - Fresno, CA Led environmental health program that involved community organizing, regulatory advocacy at environmental agencies, and collaboration amongst local organizations. Coordinated the formation of the Central Valley Air Quality Coalition that continues to be active to this day. Licensure & Board Certification California State Physician and Surgeon License: A155684 Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, 2017 Professional Memberships American Academy of Dermatology Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Fresno Madera Medical Society Leadership Experience, Awards, and Recognition President, Sunset Elementary School PTA 2022-Present Co-Chief Resident, University of Washington Dermatology Residency Program 2015-2016 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2011 Board Member and Site Director, Casa Latina Free Clinic 2011-2012 George F. Odland Scholar, Division of Dermatology University of Washington 2012 Bernice Cohen Sachs, MD, Endowed Fund for Women Medical Students 2010, 2011 Diverse Constituencies Scholarship, American Academy of Family Physicians WA 2008 Fresno-Madera Medical Society, Medical Student Scholarship 2008 Liberty Bell Award, Fresno County Bar Association 2008 Board Member, United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley (FQHC) 2003-2008 Fellow, Great Valley Center IDEAL Program 2007 Language skills: Fluent in Spanish https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/veronica daily 0.75 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/16635987-f217-429b-b286-872a829c7378/Headshot+pic%2C+v2.png Veronica - Veronica Ilic-Stone Veronica Ilic-Stone Successful Bilingual Business Professional with proven skills in Leadership, Team Building, Training, Office Management, Entrepreneurship, People Development, and Public Speaking Experience Regional Manager - Aflac July 2001 - Sep 2023 (22 years 3 months) Managed and grew the Aflac footprint in Fresno and the outlying areas, from Merced to Porterville. Collaborated with Senior Management, worked with Private and Public Sector accounts, created Asset Management systems, trained & led 50+ Benefits Advisors through ongoing Product and Technology improvements, balanced budgets, and maintained a consistently positive Team Culture. Earned numerous National Convention, Market Convention, "FAME", and "Founders' Week" Awards. District Manager - Aflac Oct 1998 - Jun 2001 (2 years 9 months) Trained New Benefits Advisors and worked with seasoned Benefits Advisors to develop, maintain, and grow New Accounts and Existing Accounts, while servicing policyholders with their claims. Quickly built a team that exceeded assigned quotas and broke records. Qualified for President's Club, National Convention, and Admiral's Club. Benefits Advisor - Aflac Feb 1998 - Sep 1998 (8 months) Worked with Business Owners and Brokers to place Aflac into Employers' Benefits Packages. Secured New Business educated clients and employees, assisted with claims, and managed accounts. Insurance Agent - Prudential Financial Feb 1996 - Feb 1998 (2 years 1 month) Customized Life Insurance policies to best fit the clients' needs. Worked primarily with Business Owners and High-End clients to place permanent insurance. Earned Life & Health Insurance License, Series 6, Series 63, and Series 7. Education UCLA Bachelor of Arts - BA, Classical Civilization (History) Licenses & Certifications CA Life and Health Insurance License. Also licensed in AZ, CO, GA, ID, NV, MA, NV, NC, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, DC Honors & Awards National Field Advisory Council Board Member – Aflac, January 2012 Served as one of 16 people across the nation as a member of Aflac's National Field Advisory Council for 3 years. Drove positive change for Aflac in two key business areas: Claims & Billing “FAME” (Founders Award for Management Excellence) – Aflac Earned 25+ FAME Awards between 1999 and 2023. Earned the Top New Accounts Award in the Territory in 2000 as a District Sales Coordinator. Earned the Top Regional Sales Coordinator Award in 4 Markets between 2001 and 2022.
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Hancock, Attorney at Law https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/graciela daily 0.75 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/12760122-cb5d-4af0-bb10-4c96da24839c/graciela.png Graciela - Graciela Esquivel Aguilar, MD UCLA BA in Psicobiology 1970-75 UC Davis MD degree 1979 Residency in Pediatrics in Fresno Valley Medical Center 1982 Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1990 Solo practice from 1982 to 2018 when joined OMNI Family Health Member of the staff at Valley Childrens Hospital where I became Chief of Staff in 2002 Staff member of Saint Agnes Medical Center Staff member of Community Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees of Childrens Hospital of Central California from 2002 to 2011 Member of the “Liga Flying Doctors of Mercy since 1989 Extensive experience treating migrant Children Fluent in Spanish and English. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/24pickleball daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/7fbe23bc-4069-41bc-8488-fb8f4cede4a3/IMG_1269.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/1e585a35-a405-47c8-a332-130ff4b0cb6c/IMG_1270.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/f14214f1-7bf4-4457-aaef-99415a9987bb/IMG_1273.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/9dbfa88d-f548-420e-a972-3200e06cc07e/IMG_1278.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/4271e9d1-fe81-482b-969b-e2af1ae48d88/IMG_1286.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/0ef05236-9e98-406a-bce8-4b33e52e275c/IMG_1285.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/d71668e4-d385-4599-b4a6-6b6573cac072/IMG_1287.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/2545cb32-253f-4729-b115-8a08b07ede55/IMG_1293.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/ac063891-88fa-4f1b-abe1-453778cbeaa8/IMG_1284.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/6c293c9a-10a3-4344-bc68-fa2e0abc4d52/IMG_1289.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/2052962a-841b-4f98-80ce-4d685412cdde/IMG_1309.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/334eb684-de55-4fb4-a23b-b374222fc6b4/IMG_1303.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/2343bb61-6321-4194-8668-1b9b658b5b62/IMG_1300.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/1c534f1b-b512-4f51-9262-08f8bdba346e/IMG_1294.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/e7228d25-775f-4ba9-9867-e944eae0bdd5/IMG_1298.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/63db1121-8335-4bef-aada-c59521994298/IMG_1290.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/b12db64a-2aaa-4687-9d18-6669a0169db1/IMG_1291.jpeg Photos https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/24interview daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/mireya daily 0.75 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/82d2f92a-2d0c-4a2a-bafb-e837ce697aa8/2023_CAM_Headhshot_DrSamaniego-1000x500+%282%29.jpg Mireya - Mireya Samaniego Dr. Mireya Samaniego was born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents. In her early childhood, her family relocated to Madera, California, in the San Joaquin Valley, where they worked in the fields, harvesting crops such as grapes, garlic, onions, and olives. Despite these hardships, her parents emphasized the importance of education as a way out of poverty, encouraging Dr. Samaniego and her siblings to pursue higher learning. Dr. Samaniego continued her education at Stanford University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology. After several years working in healthcare, she attended the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University to pursue her medical degree. During her medical studies, Dr. Samaniego faced a personal health challenge and had to pause her education to navigate the path of being a patient. This experience deepened her empathy and strengthened her ability to connect with those she serves, giving her a profound understanding of both sides of the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Samaniego completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly LA County + USC Medical Center). She then worked as a primary care physician in community clinics in Highland Park and El Sereno in Los Angeles. In 2019, she returned to the San Joaquin Valley to practice both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Samaniego is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians. She has mentored pre-medical and medical students and has worked closely with pediatric residents, helping shape their clinical skills and professional development. Her dedication to mentoring underscores her passion for fostering the future of healthcare. In addition to her mentoring roles, Dr. Samaniego was involved in establishing a reading program at the pediatric clinic that promotes early literacy among children aged 6 months to 5 years. 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Carolina is a Principal Transportation Planner with VRPA Technologies. She has worked in city and regional planning, and transportation and transit planning for over 30 years in both the public and private sectors. Prior to working at VRPA, Carolina worked at the City of Fresno Transportation Department and at the San Diego Association of Governments in various leadership roles in transportation planning. Carolina is a graduate of UCLA, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology. She also holds a Masters of City Planning (MCP) from San Diego State University, and is a member of the American Planning Association (APA) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). In addition to serving as an Advisor to the SJVMFS Board, she serves on the CenCal APA Board of Directors and on her local HOA Board. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/heidi daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613384101567f64bc62e37e2/cb5c0cec-0f98-4179-a3a9-b96a636397fb/IMG_7826+%281%29.jpg Heidi Ilic - Heidi Ilic Experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting. Earned a B.S in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems from California State University, Fresno in 1993. Returned to CSUF after graduating to take additional Accounting courses. Worked various bookkeeping jobs while attending college along with working as a teller at Bank of America. Was employed by a CPA office for 2 years assisting with accounting and tax returns. In 1999 was hired by Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) in the Fiscal Services department as an Accountant I. Promoted to Financial Analyst in 2001 and was responsible for budget developing, monitoring, and financial reporting of budgets for about 30 to 40 departments and programs. In 2016 transferred to FUSD’s Chief Academic Office (CAO) to work with the Instructional Division. Completed monthly budget reports for the division, developed and monitored the CAO’s budgets. Was responsible for school and student data analysis monitoring and reporting, and supervised 2 employees. Retired from FUSD in April 2025 after over 25 years of employment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong skills with Excel, Access, and Word; along with using QuickBooks for bookkeeping for a small business. https://sjvmedicalscholarship.org/donate-online daily 0.75 2026-03-09