Lirio Renteria
I currently serve as a WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (PC) with the Lundquist WIC Program. In this role, I provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and valuable resources to pregnant and postpartum families. I was inspired to join WIC because I wanted to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families […]
Jackelinne Aguilar
Our second featured Champion of WIC is Jackelinne Aguilar, who currently serves as the Central WIC site WNA Lead. Here is her interview. What is your official title at WIC?I am a WIC Nutrition Assistant. What inspired you to join WIC, and what has kept you motivated in this work?Coming from a low-income family that […]
Ann Alaniz
Our third featured Champion of WIC is Ann Alaniz from our Cudahy WIC site. Let’s hearher story. What is your official title at WIC?My official title is WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA). What inspired you to join WIC, and what has kept you motivated in this work?To be honest, I had never heard of WIC at […]
Esmeralda Gomez
How long have you worked at WIC? My name is Esmeralda Gomez, and I am a WIC Nutrition Assistant at the South Gate site. I have been in my role since July 2025. What first drew you to this field, and how has your journey led you to WIC? In 2021, I earned my […]
Leonor Flores
My name is Leonor Flores, and I’m a WIC Nutrition Assistant at the Compton WIC site. I started working for WIC on March 15, 1993. I feel very fortunate and very grateful to work for WIC. What first drew you to this field, and how has your journey led you to WIC? I was recommended by […]
Silvia Santos
Hello, my name is Silvia Santos, and I am the Fiscal Administrative Assistant III at Lundquist WIC. In 1989 I started working for WIC, marking 37 years with the organization. I first started as a clerk at one of the WIC sites and then moved to the Administrative Office where I currently work. Although I […]