RHA has never lost sight of our “why.” Founded in 1980, RHA’s earliest initiatives were born out of the energy crisis and the need to advance equitable access to vital services for underserved Californians burdened by rising energy costs. As a result, we helped pioneer the state’s first low-income energy efficiency program and have used our origins to guide the types of programs we implement today.
Whether we’re helping families lower their utility bills, assisting businesses in reducing their carbon footprint or encouraging Californians to get vaccinated, we strive to make a positive impact.
OVERVIEW OF RHA'S MISSION
OUR VALUES
Here are a few of the initiatives we have worked on over the last six years:
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
EQUITY AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE
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RHA is committed to providing a safe environment that empowers our team to show up authentically. Our Equity and Inclusion Task Force (EITF) helps RHA cultivate this culture and foster equity and inclusion company-wide. Comprised of staff with various backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences, the EITF identifies opportunities for improvements and provides recommendations regarding policies and practices that ensure RHA is continuously evolving to support all team members. Thus far, the EITF has helped RHA assess our leadership development, recruitment practices, business partnerships, training and how we affirm existing diversity. Their insight and efforts are critical to ensuring RHA is an equitable and inclusive place to work with team members reflective of and committed to the communities we serve.
MEET OUR TEAM
Board of Directors
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Richard Heath
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Dr. James O’Bannon
Leadership
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Cynthia Rafferty
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Baalaji Dhanabalan
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Joshua Pierce
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Alex Kaiser
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Austin L. Myatt
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Fabiola DeCaratachea
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Gabriel Peredo
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Julie Weigand
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Leslie Diaz-Villavicencio
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Lisa Hernandez
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Martha Lucey
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Poonam Hadavale
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Sarah Nielsen
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Amanda Hatherly
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Fatima Salcido
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Jessica Vasquez
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Lindsey McKeehan
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Mike Tapia
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Moe Srifi
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Robert Blancas
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Sandi Olguin
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Kelly Rafferty
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Kristen DeFehr
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Sharon Vock
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
RHA is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
RHA holds the following State of California licenses:
- General Contractor: Class B
- Specialty Contractor: Electrical Contractor C-10
- Specialty Contractor: HVAC Contractor C-20
- Specialty Contractor: Plumbing C-36
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