Who We Are

We are experts in applying evidence-based strategies that strengthen the capacity of organizations and their teams to improve health and well-being of marginalized communities.

We are multidisciplinary, multicultural, and multilingual professionals

CAI’s staff are highly skilled professionals, master trainers, facilitators, capacity builders, and innovators. We understand our clients because we listen carefully and we have worked in the field ourselves. We understand the science and data of how to build the capacity of workforces. We know that our clients are experts about their organizations’ needs, and we work to complement their knowledge and develop programs together to have a lasting impact.

Our Leadership

Kathryn Gates-Ferris, MS, MPA

Senior Vice President

Gricel Arredondo, MA

Vice President of Capacity Building

Michelle A. Gerka

Vice President for Community Health

Dean LaBate

Director of Human Resources and Operations

Andrew MacPhail, MPA

Chief of Staff

Humberto Saddler

Chief Financial Officer

Lindsay Senter, MA

Vice President of Research and Evaluation

Maisha Drayton, MA

Vice President of Community Engagement

Meet Our Team

“I have been with CAI for 23 years now. I love working here. We all get along well—we respect each other. And I know that the information that I help to distribute is making a great impact in our community.” Ray Rodriguez Production manager

Join the Team

We are hiring highly skilled, diverse individuals who are committed to our mission and values.

Open Positions