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Local Networking Group Contacts

Central Valley Lisa Franco & Stephanie Richardson
CentralValleyLNG@CA-ADCES.org 
Kern

Michele Chynoweth/Justina Adangai 

KernLNG@CA-ADCES.org

Long Beach

Sunshine Shahinian

LongBeachLNG@CA-ADCES.org

Los Angeles

Joyce Spalding

LosAngelesLNG@CA-ADCES.org

Nevada

Karolina Balkenbush

NevadaLNG@CA-ADCES.org

North Bay 

Mindy Schwartz

NorthBayLNG@CA-ADCES.org

North State (Chico and surrounding areas)

Christine Craig & Dawn Bryan

NorthStateLNG@CA-ADCES.org

Sacramento

 Sara Boyd & Maria Luna

SacramentoLNG@CA-ADCES.org

San Diego

Janine Loescher

SanDiegoLNG@CA-ADCES.org

San Francisco

Barbara Liepman

SanFranciscoLNG@CA-ADCES.org

Solano

Dorthy Lee

SolanoLNG@CA-ADCES.org


**Please continue to scroll down for the latest blog posts from the state and for information regarding your local networking group (LNG) including discussions and upcoming events.
Be sure to subscribe to your local LNG to stay up to date with events in your area and to network with local ADCES members. For questions or information on how to do this, please reach out to the CB Technology Leader here **
Congratulations to
Linda Parks, MS, RN, CDCES
Winner of the Kim Higgins Excellence in Diabetes Award!
 This award recognizes the diabetes specialist who has contributed to the diabetes profession through leadership, advocacy, and/or volunteerism.
Congratulations to
Anne Lee, MEd, RDN, CDCES
Winner of the 2024 Impact on Diabetes Award!
This award aims to recognize the diabetes specialist who has positively
impacted the diabetes patient community through innovative program planning,
technology or diverse patient outreach.
 
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2026 CA Coordinating Body 
Executive Board Leaders & Committees

Chair       Chuck Newcomb  cnewcomb@ca-adces.org  
Past Chair

Christine Zaveson    czaveson@ca-adces.org 

Chair-Elect Vacant
Education

Hyma Gogineni   hgogineni@ca-adces.org

Christine Zaveson 
Mary Jean Christian (Orange)
Nathan Painter (San Diego)
Finance
Christine Zaveson    czaveson@ca-adces.org
Advocacy / Grassroots 
Lisa Diaz    ldiaz@ca-adces.org
Membership / LNG Liaison
Vandana Sheth     vsheth@ca-adces.org
Secretary

Kathy Spain     kspain@ca-adces.org

Social Media/Technology

Tony Song    tsong@ca-adces.org

Lisa Diaz    ldiaz@ca-adces.org

 Member-at-Large

     Diem Thai     diem@alumni.usc.edu 

    Molly Wagman   mwagman@ca-adces.org

   Kimberly Kebelbeck kkebelbeck@ca-adces-org

Latest Discussions

  • Practical Implementation of Inhaled Insulin for Mealtime Management Date : Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Time : 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET This program reviews key updates from the 2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes, focusing on optimizing ...

  • Today I was reminded why I love this profession. A patient told me, "What made the difference wasn't the medication or the education, it was that someone finally listened". When a patient shares how our support changed their confidence in managing ...

  • One of the strategic goals of ADCES is to advance the expertise of the diabetes care and education specialist so they can continue to provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care. To support this goal, ADCES can continue to be the source of practical, hands‑on ...

  • This has likely been asked before but here goes; What are the best ways to get provider referrals for DSMT (DSMES) from your experience? What works best? Helping a new CDCES who can benefit from all your knowledge and experience! Thank you ...

  • MASH: A Progressive Liver Disease Demanding Urgent Action Event Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET MASH is a progressive liver disease within the MASLD ...

  • Hi Denise, Great question! We had not secured the nearby Sheraton Fairplex, which is < 1 mile away. We can look into it on Monday; however, some of the other area hotels and Airbnbs are lower in cost. Here are some options too (thanks to ChatGPT); ...

  • Do you have any blocked hotel rooms in the area? Will this be at the hospital for that day? Do you have the hours that this will take place? Would like to look at flights/hotel/car rental. Thanks! Denise ------------------------------ Denise ...

  • Hi Team, This event will take place at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 1798 N. Garey Ave, Pomona CA 91768 Lisa Diaz, RN, MSN, CDCES UCLA Nursing 4th yr PhD(c) 562-254-3537 Cell

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona CA 91768 ------------------------------ Lisa Diaz MSN,RN,CDCES Diabetes Program Coordinator Pomona Valley Hospital Pomona CA (562)254-3537 ------------------------------

  • Great! Location? Thanks, Elisa Get Outlook for iOS

  • Hi Mary Jean, Pomona, California, again. :) Lisa Diaz, RN, MSN, CDCES UCLA Nursing 4th yr PhD(c) 562-254-3537 Cell

  • Location?? Mary Jean Christian, MA, MBA, RD, CDCES Diabetes Program Coordination DEM| Clinical Nutrition City of Hope 1500 Duarte Rd Duarte, CA 91010 626.218.6087

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