California Primary Care Association
Emily Shipman has a diverse work experience ranging from administrative roles to director-level positions. Emily began their career as an Intern under a Homeless Patient Case Manager at Shasta Community Health Center in 2009. In 2012, they worked as an Administrative Assistant at the California Assisted Living Association before joining the Sacramento State Alumni Association as an Office Assistant in 2008. In 2014, they joined the California Primary Care Association and held various roles including Senior Administrative Assistant, Program Coordinator, Senior Program Coordinator, and Associate Director of Health Center Operations. Emily then progressed to Assistant Director of Health Center Operations in 2020 and currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Health Center Operations.
Emily Shipman completed their education with a Masters of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Community Development from National University, which they pursued from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government with a focus on International Relations from California State University-Sacramento from 2008 to 2011. In 2009 and 2010, Emily also studied Government with a specialization in International Relations at Corvinus University of Budapest.
California Primary Care Association
Mission: The mission of the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) is to lead and position community clinics, health centers, and networks through advocacy, education and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities. In 1994, CPCA was formed and has become the statewide leader and recognized voice representing the interests of California community clinics and health centers and their patients. CPCA represents more than 1,380 not-for-profit Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Regional Clinic Associations who provide comprehensive, quality health care services, particularly for low-income, uninsured and underserved Californians, who might otherwise not have access to health care. CPCA's diverse membership includes community and free clinics, federally funded and federally designated clinics, rural and urban clinics, large and small clinic corporations and clinics dedicated to special needs and special populations. CPCA is designated by the Federal Bureau of Primary Health Care as the state primary care association and receives federal program support to develop and enhance services for member health centers.