Meet our Team
Veronica Lara, M.A. | CEO
Driven by personal experience and a lifetime of dedicated service, Veronica Lara leads HATS with a strong commitment to collaboration, trauma-informed care, and true health equity. Holding a Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University and dual state certifications as a Peer Support Specialist and Community Health Worker, Veronica combines formal executive leadership with deep, ground-level heart for community advocacy.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, she brings extensive expertise across care management, behavioral health, and housing navigation—having spent years supporting justice-involved individuals, youth, and unhoused neighbors. As an experienced leader overseeing ECM, CS, and CHW programs, Veronica excels at bridging the gap between healthcare systems, government agencies, and local resources. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowerment and relentless advocacy, ensuring every individual receives equitable access to quality care, stable housing, and the support needed for long-term well-being.
Miguel Davalos
Director Of Operations
Director of Operations with over six years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in building high-performing teams and scalable operational systems that drive sustainable organizational growth. Driven by a mission to empower staff, maintain organizational resilience, and deliver exceptional value to the communities served.
Guided by firsthand experience overcoming adversity, bringing a leadership style defined by accountability, compassion, and consistency. Focused on empowering others through self-ownership and continuous growth, with a strong commitment to cross-county community partnerships. Leading with integrity and purpose to serve as a champion for dignity, opportunity, and lasting impact across the populations Health Advocacy Team Support serves.
Martha Chavarria
Director of Human Resource & Compliance
Human Resource Management is the backbone of any successful organization—extending far beyond hiring and payroll to shape a thriving workforce culture. With over 25 years of leadership experience spanning talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, customer service, and strategic communication, Martha is dedicated to driving organizational excellence through fairness, inclusion, and compliance.
With a background that features over 13 years as a Board Trustee for the North Monterey County Unified School District and over a decade as Chapter President for LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens), Driven by a deep commitment to community advocacy and equity, she is excited to bring both executive HR expertise and passion for public service to advance the mission of Health Advocacy Team Support (HATS).
Bianca Nieto
Care Team Manager
