Our Team
Lisa Tealer, Executive Director
As Executive Director, Lisa is a diligent guardian of BACHAC’s reputation as the ‘go-to’ organization for bridging the health care gap in underserved communities. She assures the effective execution of all BACHAC initiatives, while seeking and nurturing essential partnerships with non-profit, civic, government and corporate entities. Lisa is the primary liaison to give a voice to BACHAC’s community on city, county and state policies that impact BACHAC’s outreach work. She manages the fiscal health of the organization and is responsible for the development of strategies and action plans to ensure the stability, sustainability and impact of BACHAC.
Lisa brings extensive experience in leadership, diversity and inclusion to her role as BACHAC’s Interim Executive Director. During a decades long career with Genentech, she was an accomplished Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) practitioner, with extensive project management and strategic partnership development skills. She has a comprehensive community liaison/investment background, including strategic work with management and leadership development, people with disabilities, STEM education, and LGBTQA initiatives. Her career achievements and community dedication have been honored with recognition including the 2016 Extraordinary Contribution Award from AAIB (Genentech’s African American ERG), the 2016 Champion Award from gPRIDE (Genentech’s LGBTQA ERG), the 2015 Applause Award (Genentech Peer Recognition for ERG Management), the 2014 North America Disability Matters: Steps to Success Award, a 2013 Gracias Award from the Latinas Contra Cancer, and the 2009 Heroes for Health award from BACHAC.
Lisa earned a B.A. in Biology from Mills College and a California Diversity Management Certificate from the Bauer College of Business, University of Houston.
Gloria R. Brown, M.P.A., Co-founder
BACHAC’s trailblazing co-founder, Gloria Rhodes Brown, M.P.A., has been devoted to improving the lifestyle and health of her community for almost 50 years. Over several decades, she has passionately advocated for targeting health issues of vital importance to underserved populations.
Gloria co-founded the Mills-Peninsula Health Services African American Community Health Advisory Committee (AACHAC)* in 1995 and has worked tirelessly to improve health conditions in her community, ultimately reaching more than 55,000 people, with lives saved each year. She has spearheaded innovative health educational programs including annual events such as the Women’s Health Conference, Men’s Health Symposium, and the Soul Stroll for Health Walk and Resource Fair. She launched special programs addressing Alzheimer’s, domestic violence, elder abuse, caregivers’ education, and more including:
Nutrition Education for Youth and Adults program that reaches the community through more than eighteen congregations.
Health screenings at BACHAC signature events and churches, bringing critical health information and service directly to underserved populations.
A grant from State Farm to implement an Anti-Bullying program in the Jefferson Union High School District.
A program to provide thousands of uninsured women with free breast screenings through the Mills-Peninsula Breast Center.
A sustained legacy of volunteerism and devotion has garnered Gloria significant public recognition.
An inductee into the San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame
Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Recipient of the NFL Community Quarterback Award
Honored in 2011 by Blacks in Philanthropy, the YMCA Branch’s Leadership Award, and in 2012 with a national recognition at the American Diabetes annual meeting
In 2013, the recipient of the first UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Visionary Excellence Award for her work in the Abundant Life Greater Bay Area Health Ministry Program
Gloria has served on numerous boards and commissions including the Mills-Peninsula Board of Directors, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the African Women’s Development Fund USA Board, the Faiths Committee of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and as a Trustee of the Notre Dame de Namur University Board of Directors. She is currently a member of the Facing Our History Emeritus Advisory Committee and the St. James Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Gloria earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in Nutrition Education from Texas Southern University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA.
Stacey Davidson, Senior Program and Event Manager
Stacey is responsible for coordinating and managing BACHAC events and programs, including its signature Soul Stroll for Health event. Stacey has dedicated her career to managing, directing and supervising programs that impact families and communities. Her past role as a Children Ministry Director at ALCF for 20 years, and current role as a Student and Family Engagement Specialist at Palo Alto Unified School District, focus on her passion for working with BIPOC communities with young children, their multi generational families, and communities in which they live. Stacey earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Arizona State University. She is a wife to Michael, mother of three children - Jalen, Elias, and Amariah - and “Mimi” to her granddaughter Sage.
Evelia Chairez, Program Coordinator, Community Mammogram Program
A devoted member of her community, Evelia Chairez has been a North Central San Mateo resident for twenty-five years. She works at the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, a local non-profit communication and conflict resolution organization promoting collaboration and community engagement.
Evelia serves BACHAC as a Patient Navigator and Outreach Specialist for the Breast Screening Program. She also serves the community as a Board Member of the St. James Church and supports the organization by promoting parents’ involvement in their children’s education.
Shawneece Stevenson, Project Manager, Tobacco Education & Policy Initiative
Shawneece holds a Masters in Social Work Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She has had a variety of organizational and family service experience working with young children, their families, and communities in which they live. Shawneece has worked with organizations managing, directing and supervising programs that impact families and communities. Most importantly, Shawneece is a wife and the parent of three high school students with diverse health and educational needs. She is a proud parent of the Ravenswood and Sequoia Unified School Districts. Because of her family, she is passionate about issues that impact youth.
Julio Campos, Community Outreach Specialist (Volunteer)
Julio Campos has more than 25 years of experience in community service and education and has worked with diverse communities throughout the Bay Area. He serves as a volunteer outreach worker for BACHAC’s Mammogram Program for low-income women in San Mateo County.
Julio obtained a degree as a Radiologist in his native country, Peru, and subsequently worked at the Air Force Hospital in Peru and at the Medical Hospital of the University of Chile. His dedication to community includes his role as Case Manager at the Samaritan House in San Mateo County, where he has served for over ten years.
Julio earned a ‘Taking Control of your Health’ Certification as Trainer of Trainers (TOT) from the Stanford University Medical Unit, and he presently conducts a series of seminars on topics such as diabetes, asthma, and other chronic conditions. He is also a certified trainer of the Lupus Foundation of Northern California.
Julio has received multiple recognitions for his generous work on behalf of the community, including the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from Operation Access, an organization that offers free surgeries to low-income patients. He is inspired by the interconnections between community organizing and community empowerment.