Heroes in Action: Debbie Zenga

Heroes in Action: Debbie Zenga

Debbie Zenga, Team Lead at AgeWise, joined É«ÖÐÉ« in September 2019 after spending many years serving individuals with mental healthcare needs. A few weeks ago, Debbie saw a need to provide groceries for program members before the California statewide shelter-in-place orders went into effect. She sprung into action by reaching out to agencies in order to secure these necessities in the midst of a global pandemic.

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Heroes in Action: Dr. Kent Eller

Heroes in Action: Dr. Kent Eller

É«ÖÐɫ’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kent Eller, happened to be in the right place at the right time to potentially save someone’s life. While returning to his car from shopping at Safeway in Alameda, he noticed a young man passed out in the parking lot. After an assessment, he thought the man might have overdosed on opioids. As Dr. Eller raced to grab his Narcan, the man woke up. Luckily, he hadn’t overdosed. Their conversation afterwards, however, might have changed this man’s life forever.

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É«ÖÐÉ« Hero: Mike McKinsey

É«ÖÐÉ« Hero: Mike McKinsey

É«ÖÐɫ’s Mike McKinsey (PSC II/Benefits Specialist at the Orange County AOT program) was part of a special group of employees who helped the Orange County Health Care Agency provide clinical assessments to more than 700 individuals experiencing homelessness. Mike, who previously dealt with homelessness himself, used his lived experience to help elevate others in need.

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