About the advocates
What are advocates?
Healthcare benefits can be hard to understand. That’s why we have Advocates to help. Advocates are your personal Culinary Health Fund “helpers.” Advocates explain your benefits and answer your questions. They are also happy to listen to your feedback.
What can an advocate help me with?
Advocates can help you:
- Find a doctor
- Fill out forms
- Get answers to your questions
- See if you’re eligible for benefits
- Check if you owe a self-pay
- Know your copays
- Sign up for a class or program
- Explain things that are sent to you by mail or text
- Help with complicated situations (disability, enrollment, complaints, etc.)
Call your Advocates at 702-691-5665 or email advocacy@culinaryhealthfund.org if you need anything.
Meet our advocates
Maryellen Avila
Languages she speaks: English and Spanish
“I am passionate about helping our participants, providing them with assistance and reassurance, and giving them information about their benefits. I enjoy interacting with participants through our many events, wellness classes, and day-to-day opportunities. It is a pleasure to help our Spanish-speaking participants in their own language.”
Carmen Cheung
Languages she speaks: Chinese and English
“I like to help people, especially our participants. In my position, I help participants better understand their benefits and use them wisely. They are very hard-working. They deserve the great benefits and services that we provide.”
Grace Marin
Languages she speaks: English and Spanish
“I am happy to be part of a field that directly impacts people’s well-being and quality of life. My passion lies in helping participants navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and making a positive impact on their lives.”
Patricia Robles
Languages she speaks: English and Spanish
“I enjoy building trusting relationships with our participants. I love helping them get the most out of their benefits. Being a resource to the community is very rewarding to me.”
Araceli Saavedra
Languages she speaks: English and Spanish
“Health benefits are confusing. That’s why I am here. My job is to help participants understand their benefits. I’m happy to help, and I enjoy being a friendly resource.”
Edith Sandoval
Languages she speaks: English and Spanish
“I find great satisfaction in assisting members with their benefit questions, guiding them through the process in resolving complex issues, and building trusting relationships. Helping others make me sincerely happy.”
Maggie Santana
Languages she speaks: English and Spanish
“It is important to me to help participants use their benefits. I enjoy being able to help others and let them know about our programs.”