Housing Case Worker

Jennifer Coronado

Victim Services Program Manager

Jennifer has been working in the field of victimology for over fifteen years. Her journey began at CAPMC-Victim Services in 2008, where she started as an intern/volunteer on the 24-hour crisis line. In 2011, with her education completed she was hired as an Advocate III with the Victim Witness program. In 2016, she advanced to Specialty Advocate, specializing in sexual assault cases. Recognized for her leadership and contributions, Jennifer was appointed Program Manager of Victim Services in 2021.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology with a specialization in Victimology from California State University, Fresno, where she also completed her master’s degree in criminology in 2011. She spends her free time traveling with family and friends.

Ana Gudino​

Community Services Program Manager

Ana Gudino graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a bachelor’s degree in social work in 2014. During her final year at CSUF, she completed her internship at Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC). Upon graduation, she joined CAPMC as a Customer Assistance Technician. After four years in that role, Ana Gudino was promoted to LIHEAP Coordinator. In April 2022, following the departure of the previous Program Manager, she applied for and was appointed as the new Community Services Program Manager. As of June 2024, Ana Gudino will have been with CAPMC for 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.

Maritza Gomez-Zaragoza

Head Start Director

Maritza has been with CAPMC for over 20 years and is currently the Madera and Fresno Head Start Director. Her first job with CAPMC was a Program Assistant. As a Program Assistant she supported all CAPMC programs – Head Start, Victim Services, Community Services and Resource and Referral. In 1996 she was promoted to Health Coordinator for the Head Start Program. Maritza truly enjoyed working for both Head Start programs. When she became the Health Coordinator. She fell in love and found her passion for the program. She believes it is an honor and privilege to be able to serve the families and know that she is making a difference in their lives or contributing to their success in a small way.

In 2005, Maritza graduated from Fresno Pacific University with a BA in Management Organizational Development.

Leticia Murillo

Child Care Alternative Payment and Resource & Referral Program Manager

Leticia Murillo has been with CAPMC for over 10 years. She began as a Data Entry Technician for Head Start in 2005. She transferred to the Child Care Alternative Payment and Resource & Referral Program in 2006 as a Family Services Associate, to help families obtain subsidized child care. From this position she was promoted to Family Services Associate III, where she performed in-house audits on case files, prepared for state review of the program and provided on-going training and support to staff.

Due to her skills, Leticia was given the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Development Program – Succession Planning, to prepare for an organizational change in senior or key leadership positions.  In 2016 Leticia was promoted to Child Care Alternative Payment and Resource & Referral Program Manager. She now oversees the entire subsidized child care and resources & referral programs.

Leticia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from National University, Fresno, CA.  She enjoys spending time with her children and family and believes that life is a gift that we must enjoy.

Irene Yang

Human Resources Director

Irene Yang is the Human Resources Director with Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc. (CAPMC). In this role, Irene Yang leads the Human Resources team providing all aspects of workforce functions, including recruitment, safety, employee relations, compensation & benefits, compliance, and training & development.

Before joining CAPMC in 2006, Irene Yang worked years for a diverse range of organizations, including Cross Cultural Family Center, YWCA Apartment, Inc., Kantola Production, and Bow Corporation (in the sectors of non-profits, private, and business startups).

Irene Yang is a Certified Community Action Professional and holds a BA in Economics and a minor in Chinese from the University of California, Davis.

Mattie Mendez

Executive Director

Mattie Mendez assumed the position of Executive Director for CAPMC in August of 2011. Prior to that, she served as the Head Start Director for Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc. since 2005 and in other capacities within the agency since 1994. As Executive Director, Mattie is responsible for overseeing an annual operating budget of approximately $27,000,000 and provides direction to a staff of 330 employees.

Mattie received her Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University Fresno in 2005. Mattie also has extensive experience in board and staff development, personnel management, fiscal management, policy and program development, contract compliance, public relations, strategic planning, legislative advocacy, resource attraction, and planning/research.