Lori Wilson has dedicated her career to serving others. Lori joined the American Red Cross in 2014, where she first served as the Executive Director for the Alaska Region before transitioning to Fresno to lead the Central Valley Chapter as Executive Director in 2019. She has stepped into the role of interim Chief Executive Officer for the Central California Region, bringing a wealth of Red Cross leadership experience. 

She serves as the Co-Chair of the Learning and Development Committee of the Women’s Resource Group Steering Committee. She is the co-lead for a National Workgroup focused on American Indian/Alaska Native engagement and championing equitable service for our First Peoples. Using her extensive disaster deployment experience, she also leads the Divisional Elected Official Liaison (EOL) Coordinators as a co-coordinator for the Pacific Division.  

She has also served multiple interim leadership stints, most recently as the Interim Executive Director for the Kern County and Eastern Sierra Chapter and the Interim Regional Service to Armed Forces/International Service Manager.

Before she began her Red Cross journey, she served as the Development Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Alaska. She volunteered her time in a variety of programs, serving as the President of the Down Syndrome Society for Interior Alaska; as an Ambassador for Special Olympics; and as advocate with Key Coalition, advocating for the rights of persons experiencing disabilities in Alaska.  

Since moving to the Central Valley, she has volunteered as a Parent/Coach for Special Olympics Northern California, been a Student Mentor for the VA Student Leadership Program, and acted as a mentor for Fresno State Students. She is currently on the Boards for the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program for Tulare, Kings and Fresno Counties.

Lori earned her degree in business marketing from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and is the mom of two beautiful daughters -- they are undoubtedly her proudest accomplishments!

Dana Regier joined the American Red Cross in 2005 as the Director of Operations for the Fresno-Madera Counties Chapter. During her tenure with the Red Cross, she has served in multiple roles supporting Preparedness/Health & Safety, Volunteer Services, Fund Development and Finance.

She currently serves as the Regional Chief Operations Officer for the Central California and California Gold Country Regions. She is one of a few RCOO’s who cover multiple regions for the organization. In her current role she provides support and oversight of facilities, fleet, administrative and operational support.

Before joining the Red Cross, Dana spent a 20+ year career in Retail Management with a focus on inventory management, team development and training as well as part of the Change Management Team for a new purchasing and inventory system for the corporation. In her retail career, she supported the opening of multiple store locations on the West Coast, worked in store management, and received the organization's Presidents Award for outstanding service and contribution to the organization. 

Dana has a real passion for the investment in young women and providing them with the opportunity to grow and develop their leadership and community engagement skills.  She has been an adult advisor for an international youth organization and serves as the Executive Officer for California and was recently elected to the international governance board. She has led the organization's Training & Development Committee as well as provided leadership in the creation of an online leadership development curriculum. She also serves as a Trustee on the California Rainbow for Girls Foundation and its investment in providing scholarships each year.

When not focusing on the mission of the Red Cross or working in her volunteer roles outside of work, Dana enjoys traveling with her husband, Jay, and learning about history. 

Anthony “Tony” Benedetti joined the Central California Region leadership team as the Regional Disaster Officer in August 2022. In his role, Tony leads a team of 13 full-time staff and hundreds of disaster volunteers in preparedness, response and recovery programs across Central California.

In his 20-year career with the American Red Cross, he has deployed to over 50 national disaster operations in both response and recovery, served in leadership positions for Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, and the California Wildfires spanning 2017 - 2020.

Tony started his Red Cross career in 2004 in the Bay Area as a Health & Safety Instructor. Soon after, he was promoted to Disaster Program Manager for Solano County before taking a job with National Headquarters as the Senior Associate for Individual Assistance, where he helped develop and lead Client Casework and Recovery programs. From 2011 – 2013, he led California’s Gold Country Region as Regional Disaster Officer.

He then spent eight years as a Liaison Officer representing the Red Cross to FEMA National Incident Management Assistance Team – Red, supporting State and local jurisdictions by providing initial situational awareness for Federal and State decision-makers and the unified command during many of the country's most significant disasters.

Tony left the Red Cross in 2021 to work as the site liaison to the Unified Border Command Group for the California Department of Social Services and spent a year coordinating transitional housing following the 2021 wildfires with CalOES through Hagerty Consulting as a Response Professional.

Tony currently resides in Ojai with his partner Melissa where they enjoy many outdoor adventures with their two dogs.

Siana-Lea Gildard is the Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross Central California Region and has been with the organization for 8 years. Prior to joining the Central California Region, Siana worked in the Los Angeles Region as the Director of Foundations.

Siana has 24 years of experience in fundraising and has worked at organizations ranging from small to large national organizations. Her prior work includes working with UCLA, The Trevor Project, The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and Discovery Cube.

Siana resides in Newbury Park, CA and in addition to fundraising enjoys writing and podcasting, cooking and perusing recipes and spending time with her husband Edgar, kiddos Alan and Griselda and her three (yes 3!) dogs. 

Mat Garcia joined the American Red Cross Central California Region as the Regional Volunteer Services Officer in January 2019, where he leads the volunteer recruitment, engagement and recognition of more than 2,000 volunteers. Having spent over two decades in the giving and help profession, Mat Garcia has centered his leadership on a single focus: Helping people, help people.

Convinced we are all driven by a human need to contribute and make a difference, Mat is passionate about helping leaders make volunteers the hero in their own stories. Seasoned in leading faith communities, he helps connect ordinary people with causes that makes life extraordinary. He also enjoys coaching leaders in organizational health and creating cultures and practices that allows people to thrive at their best.

Mat resides with his wife in Camarillo where they have two adult children, and he is enjoying his new role as Grandpa to his two grandchildren.

Taylor Poisall is the Regional Communications Director for the American Red Cross Central California Region and works with a team of talented volunteers connecting communities to the mission of the American Red Cross through storytelling, media relations, social media and disaster public affairs.

She serves as a national spokesperson on the Advanced Public Affairs Team and is known for empowering a top-performing volunteer team.

Taylor first joined the American Red Cross in 2015 as a volunteer with the Fund Development events team, coordinating elements of two Heroes events. Since then, she has served in multiple capacities including Business Operations Coordinator, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist and now Regional Communications Director since 2021.

She obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in management and marketing from Fresno Pacific University.

Born and raised in the Central Valley, she is passionate about community revitalization and young professional mentorship. A 40 Under 40 recipient, Taylor is dedicated to serving her community by chairing the board of directors at Fresno’s Leading Young Professionals, and is an active member of California Public Information Officers and Public Relations Society of America.

Jose Jesus Molina III joined the American Red Cross in 2021 as the Service to the Armed Forces and International Services Regional Program Manager. Jose leads the Service to the Armed Forces and International Services departments in providing Red Cross assistance to service members, veterans and their families as well as families seeking reunification assistance and more through Red Cross International Services.

Jose comes to the Red Cross as a highly decorated Senior Chief Petty Officer after completing 21 years of service with the United States Navy.

Jose received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

A native from Port Isabel, Texas (South Padre Island), he is a proud father of three and resides in Clovis with his loving wife, Lannie.

Hector Vazquez was appointed as the Executive Director of Kern County and Eastern Sierra Chapter in May 2023. In this role, he leads the board of directors and collaborates with over 550 volunteers across three counties. He provides leadership throughout the chapter and collaborates with diverse stakeholders in the community.

Born in Mexico City, Hector moved to San Diego, CA, in 1987. He began his nonprofit career with the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, teaching violence prevention programs in city schools. Over four years, he taught at 12 different at-risk schools, mentoring over 500 students. He then joined the Patient Advocate Foundation as a Senior Case Manager under the Livestrong initiative, serving the western region. He also managed the translation of 30 publications for cancer patients.

After losing his home to a flood in 2018, Hector relocated to Bakersfield. There, he continued his nonprofit work with the American Cancer Society as a Senior Program Manager, focusing on projects to support patients during and after treatment. He collaborated with advocacy groups to promote new policies and patient advocacy. After five successful years, he brought his expertise to the American Red Cross.

Hector is a devoted father of three children. His daughters, Ehmmah and Veronika, volunteer at the Red Cross, while his son, Lukas, enjoys visiting the office and spending time with the volunteers. In his free time, Hector enjoys golfing, tennis, surfing and playing the guitar.