Meet Our Team

Find out more about Upstream's amazing team! 

Allison Carr (she/her), Racial Equity Training and Technical Assistance Manager, primarily works with the County’s Safety Net Departments to support the implementation of Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability alongside the Office of Equity. She is passionate about using data to advance equity in our community. Allison considers herself a lifelong learner and loves books, podcasts, and documentaries.

Ana Quintana (she/her), Administrative Aide, supports the administration of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through her bilingual and bicultural perspective, she offers technical support to connect community organizations with the Shared Outcomes Measurement System. She also provides assistance with several other Upstream administrative needs and the implementation of Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability. Always eager to learn, Ana keeps herself occupied by honing her permaculture passion, which she pursues with her three dogs at her heels.

Chidera Okeke (he/him) is the Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst at Upstream Investments. He brings expertise in grants management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to advance sustainable development and social equity. He focuses on supporting equitable program planning and evaluation to ensure initiatives align with both community needs and organizational goals. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering and certifications in Project Management and Design Thinking, which inform his innovative approach to program development. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring creative social impact strategies, fostering community connections, and caring for his cat. He is also a part-time poet, drawing inspiration from his experiences to create art that reflects his commitment to positive change.

Cynthia Lopez-Dee (she/her), Administrative Aide, supports the ARPA team and has been working for the County of Sonoma for over 10 years! Cynthia brings to Upstream a wealth of knowledge on a multitude of County contracts and Board item development from her prior years working for the Department of Health Services. In her down time, she is an avid learner of practical skills like sewing and has also attempted a beginner’s golf class.

Danielle Medina (she/her), Administrative Aide, supports the READY and Shared Outcomes Measurement Systems projects. Danielle comes from HSD’s Economic Assistance Division. Prior to that, she spent 8 years working as a preschool teacher and director in early childhood education. Danielle earned her BA in Early Childhood Studies from SSU in 2015. When not at work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, as well as going to Zumba classes.

Kellie Noe (she/her), Program Development Manager, leads and supports the Upstream Investments Initiative with a passion for a just and equitable community. With nearly 25 years of experience, she is committed to developing and improving public systems, services, policies and programs to work better for children, youth, families and older adults. In addition, Kellie served on the West Sonoma County Union High School District Board of Trustees for 16 years (president 2009, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2021), is a North Bay 40 under 40 awardee and certified in Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability. She holds a Master’s degree in Civic Development for a Sustainable Society from Sonoma State University. When not doing what she loves at work, she enjoys dancing to live music, and skiing and camping with her husband and two daughters.

Lynn Peralta (she/her), HSD Assistant Director, leads the Upstream Investments team in partnership with the County Administrator’s Office, County Office of Equity, Board of Supervisors and community partners. For over 25 years, she has served in senior management roles in community-based social services as both an Executive Director and Director of Development for leading non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lynn is committed to strengthening the safety net and enhancing equitable systems of care for clients and communities in need through legislative advocacy at the state level. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her partner, family and dog, visiting the Sonoma coast and Russian River, singing karaoke and gardening.

Miguel Navarro (he/him), Racial Equity Data Systems Manager, manages the Upstream Shared Outcomes Measurement System with over 25 years of expertise in software, database design, data engineering, and web development. He enjoys tackling the most technical challenges and finding creative solutions. Off the clock, he loves vacations to foreign destinations, coffee in the morning, cooking, and walks with his family and dog. His hidden talent is flying remote control planes and gliders and recently competed in a World Championship in Denmark.

Paulette Hall (she/her), Contracts and Racial Equity Training Manager, supports the administration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through contract management and program evaluation. She also provides technical assistance to strengthen organizational capacity as well as guidance rooted in the Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability framework. In addition to extensive program management experience Paulette holds a Bachelors in Business Administration and Masters in Nonprofit Administration. Her passion for helping people reach their life goals has expanded to organizations. In Paulette’s past time she loves having new experiences, self-development, and getting together with family and friends.