Our nonprofits provide invaluable services to our community, but today they are under unusal stress. Funding uncertainties, new requirements, prohibitions, and other factors present new hurdles in providing much needed services to our community. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to collaborate, share information and provide mutual support.

June Program:

These sessions are traditionally intended for full-time, paid CEOs and Executive Directors of San Luis Obispo County nonprofits, but for this program, participants are welcome to invite additional staff who may benefit, such as program managers or volunteer coordinators.

New federal requirements are changing how individuals maintain access to essential benefits like CalFresh and Medi-Cal, with work and community engagement requirements beginning June 1, 2026 for CalFresh and January 1, 2027 for Medi-Cal.

In this roundtable session, representatives from the Family Service Agency will share how nonprofits can help minimize loss of Medi-Cal coverage by supporting CenCal Health members in meeting H.R.1 community engagement and six-month renewal requirements. A CalFresh Program Manager from the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services will provide an overview of upcoming CalFresh changes, including who will be impacted, what these changes will look like for participants, and which types of community engagement activities will count toward the requirements.

Together, we’ll explore the role nonprofits can play in creating accessible, trackable volunteer opportunities that help community members stay connected to critical services.

As with all Spokes roundtables, this session is participant-driven and grounded in a shared Participation Agreement:

Values: Empathy and appreciation • Sharing and participation • Leadership and celebration
Expectations: Confidentiality • Respect and listening • Trust and accountability

Presenters: 

Ed Tran, RN, PHN, MSN, Consultant for Family Service Agency

Ed has deep experience as a healthcare leader and consultant driving systems change at the intersection of public health, healthcare delivery, and community well-being. His work includes guiding organizations through strategic planning, program design, performance improvement, and technology-enabled transformation across government agencies, health systems, nonprofits, and startups.

Will Fuller, MA, LMFT, Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Family Service Agency

Will has two decades of experience as a behavioral health professional and Senior Manager, driven by a deep interest in whole-person care and mindfulness-based practices. He focuses on program development and systems change that advance integrated, community-centered solutions across healthcare and social service systems.

Michael Walton, Program Manager – CalFresh, General Assistance, & CAPI, County of SLO - Department of Social Services

Michael is a Health and Human Services Program Manager who leads the CalFresh, General Assistance, and CAPI programs for the Department of Social Services. With over 10 years of experience across multiple roles, he brings strong expertise and a forward‑driven approach to delivering effective public assistance services.