Quintilia brings over two decades of experience in public policy, community engagement, and social equity as Senior Director of External Affairs at the Center for Caregivers Advancement (CCA). With a passion for fostering collaborative partnerships and driving meaningful change, she leads the organization’s communications, development, and data/research initiatives.
Throughout their career, Quintilia has championed efforts to improve social determinants of health, expand affordable housing, and empower underrepresented communities. Her experience includes roles at the California Complete Count Census 2020 Office, NALEO Educational Fund, and the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She also serves as a Commissioner on the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission, advocating for policies that promote mental health and equitable access to care.
Having seen the critical role in-home support service workers played in her own family, Quintilia is dedicated to advancing the mission of CCA. She is passionate about elevating the voices of caregivers, strengthening workforce development, and ensuring that long-term healthcare workers receive the recognition and resources they deserve.
Her narrative as a formerly undocumented immigrant and a first-generation college graduate infuses her professional endeavors with a unique and invaluable perspective. She earned her undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies from UC Santa Barbara and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
When not working, she enjoys pickleball, practices yoga, volunteers at her community garden, and is excited to explore new cultures and foods in her international adventures.
