Everything Intersects: Turning Deficits to Assets - Kevin Sunga
Kevin (He/Him/Siya) is a first-generation Filipino-American with proud Kapampangan heritage roots. Although born in San Francisco, he considers the Central Valley home, with Stockton as his home community. His identity is enriched by the diverse regions of the Bay Area and Northern California, forming a unique perspective that he brings to his work in public service and healthcare.
Starting his career at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, Kevin gained six years of oncology experience, mastering Six Sigma LEAN principles to elevate patient care and advocate for innovative healthcare solutions at several oncologic service lines at UCSF’s Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center. His role as an operational improvement specialist and patient advocate included navigating complex insurance barriers, coordinating and improving care for patients from rural areas, and ensuring patients had clear access to essential health information.
In 2021, Kevin transitioned to South Stockton’s nonprofit sector to continue his advocacy for health equity in marginalized communities. As a co-developer of the Equity in COVID and Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at Little Manila Rising, he has helped shape responses to COVID-19 while mentoring emerging health advocates. His expertise spans grant writing, program management, and urban forestry initiatives. Driven to address longstanding inequities, Kevin is acting as deputy director, continuing to play a development role and supporting program leaders to tackle systemic issues in health, community redevelopment, and economic mobility sustainably.
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