Team
Team
Team
Meet our leaders who play a critical role in shaping the service ecosystem in Stockton.
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Vice President, Programs
Omar Ornelas is the Vice President of Programs for Stockton Service Corps. As an AmeriCorps Alumni, he believes deeply in the power of service and volunteerism. Omar has over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit and AmeriCorps world and is excited to support the work being done by the Stockton community. In his freetime, he supports the Alternatives to Violence Project in Stockton and the surrounding communities.
Associate Director
Born in French Camp, CA and raised throughout the San Joaquin Valley, Maria is passionate about advancing career opportunities and creating equitable pathways for first-generation salary earners. With experience in recruitment, partnership development, and leadership development, she works to build programs that center the lived experiences of diverse communities. Her experience also includes collaborating with global corporations, education nonprofits, and early-stage startups to understand their mission-driven goals while implementing anti-racist hiring and retention best practices. She believes in the transformative power of inclusive workplaces and is committed to increasing diversity through retainment strategies that honor and embrace individuals from all walks of life. Maria holds a BA from CSU Stanislaus and a MA from CSU Sacramento.
Climate Action Initiative Coordinator
Kimberly Tablit (she/her) was born in Manila, Philippines before immigrating to the U.S. with her family at three years old. She was raised and grew up in South Stockton, eventually graduating from Edison High School. After high school, she attended the University of California, Berkeley where she obtained a B.S. in Society and the Environment with a Public Policy Minor in 2022. During her time in undergrad, Kimberly was heavily involved in community and advocacy work through internships and volunteer opportunities with organizations both in the Bay Area and Stockton. Her experiences growing up in South Stockton and as a first-generation college graduate fuel her passion for social equity and environmental justice. Kimberly is excited to serve her community.
Cradle to Career Initiaitve Coordinator
Sumra Khan, a proud Stockton local, joins Stockton Service Corps as the Initiative Coordinator. With a deep love for her city, she is passionate about uplifting youth, strengthening community partnerships, and creating equitable opportunities for students and families. Her experience spans K–12 education and nonprofit service through AmeriCorps, where she cultivated a passion for working with diverse communities and building authentic connections. Sumra holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management from the University of the Pacific. She is thrilled to give back to the city that shaped her by contributing to Stockton’s cradle-to-career vision.
The Stockton Service Corps Advisory Board serves as advisors and thought partners for our team.
The Advisory Board provides guidance, expertise, and feedback in support of our program.
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Having been born and raised in Stockton, it is my duty to serve the community that has shaped me. As a first-generation graduate of UC Berkeley, I have had the privilege of representing thousands of students in elected leadership, advocating for educational opportunities, mentoring local youth, and partnering with nonprofit, educational, and community leaders to expand opportunities across our city. I believe lasting change exists when you listen, collaborate, and practice principled leadership, and I am determined to create a stronger Stockton where every resident has the opportunity to succeed.
Jasmine Leek is an interdisciplinary community designer from Stockton, CA, who brings over a decade of professional experience in various leadership roles spanning multiple sectors to each project she undertakes. Jasmine has a bold entrepreneurial spirit for supporting community.
Tony Gladney was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley and has been serving his community in various ways throughout his life. All of his experiences prompted his transition to San Joaquin A+ to lead the Child Savings Account pilot program for San Joaquin County.
Consultant with The Bridgespan Group
Josh works to support NGO, philanthropic, and not-for-profit leaders. Previously, Josh served as a policy advisor to Common Sense Media, working as a lead staffer for the Future of Tech Commission, and in Stockton as Executive Director of Special Projects for Stockton Unified School District.
Consultant with The Bridgespan Group
Board of Trustees for Stockton Unified School District
Donald served as an Americorps member through Changeist in Stockton in 2019-2020. They have more than a decade of experience in student and community organizing, youth leadership development, and policy advocacy.
Board of Trustees for Stockton Unified School District
Senior Program Manager of Capacity Building at the Greenlining Institute
(she/her/hers) Morokot is a Stockton resident advancing climate equity in the community. She is currently the Senior Program Manager of Capacity Building at the Greenlining Institute, where she supports Stockton organizations implementing environmental and climate justice projects by connecting them to the partners, resources, and policies they need to build their capacity. Morokot has years of community-rooted experience, starting as a summer intern for the City of Stockton, serving as an inaugural Stockton Service Corps member, and coordinating Rise Stockton, a local environmental justice coalition. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, finding new food spots to try, and going to concerts.
Senior Program Manager of Capacity Building at the Greenlining Institute
San Joaquin County Supervisor for District 2
Paul was born and raised in Stockton, California. He attended local grammar schools, and St. Mary's High School, Delta College and received his B.S. Degree from St. Mary's College of California. His wife Leslie, daughters Jillian and Chelsea (husband Eric), and granddaughter Callie are what he is most proud of. Supporting small business has been a benchmark of Paul's community involvement. Paul is the youngest of 7 children born to Marion and Remo Canepa. His family's business Canepa's Car Wash was established in 1955 and is still proudly serving Stocktonians. Community involvement and public service has driven Paul's involvement. Supervisor Canepa has served on Lincoln School Board for 6 years, Stockton City Council for 8 years and recently elected San Joaquin county Supervisor for District 2. Giving back to the community. Giving back to the community and being a voice for constituents are two of Paul's main goals. Agriculture, water management, living wage jobs, business development and solutions for our unsheltered population are issues that must be addressed. Thank you for allowing me to serve our great community.
San Joaquin County Supervisor for District 2
Dr. Vicki L. Lock is an educator, scholar, and civic leader whose more than 40-year career has been dedicated to expanding opportunity, elevating youth voice, and strengthening the connection between education and community. From Los Angeles Unified and Stockton Unified to her current leadership at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, Dr. Lock has worked across TK–12 and higher education to create pathways for young people to see themselves not simply as students, but as leaders and contributors to their communities. Her work spans civic engagement, ethnic studies, youth empowerment, leadership development, and educational equity, with partnerships reaching across San Joaquin County and throughout California. Dr. Lock works alongside the California Department of Education, the Governor’s Youth Empowerment Commission, the California Council for the Social Studies, colleges and universities, civic leaders, and community organizations to advance civic readiness and meaningful opportunities for youth. Most recently, she founded the SJ Serves Consortium, bringing seven school districts together around a shared commitment to civic learning, service, and expanded access to California’s State Seal of Civic Engagement.' Deeply rooted in Stockton, Dr. Lock is a Distinguished Alumna of Leadership Stockton and is especially passionate about creating leadership and civic engagement opportunities for the city’s young people, including Promise Youth. A scholar-practitioner, Dr. Lock earned her bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Education from the University of the Pacific and her master’s degree from Teachers College of San Joaquin. Her scholarship examines educational equity, leadership, community voice, and institutions' responsibility to remain close to the pain of the communities they serve.
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