In her capacity as Chief of Staff, Celida is responsible for overseeing all operations of Councilmember Esparza’s Office.

Celida holds extensive experience, having worked for the City of Fresno since 2019. Celida began her career working for the District One Office of Councilmember Esmeralda Soria where she served as Deputy Chief of Staff prior to joining Councilmember Esparza’s Office in late 2022.

Celida was born and raised in Fresno and is a proud alumnus of Edison High School. Additionally, Celida holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Criminology from California State University, Fresno. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree of Public Administration at California State University, Fresno.

In her free time Celida enjoys attending concerts, traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

In his capacity as Deputy Chief of Staff, David leads community events, assists with constituent services, and performs policy research for Councilmember Esparza’s Office.

David began his career working for the Office of Community and Economic Development at CSU Fresno where his work focused on grant planning, implementation, and reporting. David holds extensive experience, having worked for the City of Fresno in constituent services prior to joining Councilmember Esparza’s Office in early 2019.

David was raised in Fresno and is a proud alumnus of Sunnyside High School. Additionally, David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from CSU Fresno.

In his free time David enjoys hiking, playing recreational sports, and spending time with his spouse and son.

In her capacity as Public Relations Specialist, Diana manages the Councilmember’s schedule, executes special projects, and performs community outreach for Councilmember Esparza’s Office.

Diana comes with 3 years of experience working for the City of Fresno having begun her career serving within the office of former Councilmember Esmeralda Soria.

Diana was born and raised in the City of Fresno and is a proud alumna of Central High School East. Additionally, Diana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Fresno.

In her free time, Diana enjoys needlepointing, listening to Taylor Swift, and baking.

In his capacity as Policy Director, Michael oversees the research and development of the Councilmember’s legislative agenda.

Michael began his career in public policy at the Central Valley Community Foundation where he assisted in the public planning process for Fresno’s Transformative Climate Communities program. Prior to joining Councilmember Esparza’s team, he was a Research Project Manager at the UC Riverside School of Public Policy where he led economic development research related to minority entrepreneurship and California’s inland regional growth. His policy and public service experience also includes work with Estolano Advisors, Riverside Unified School District, Fresno County Department of Social Services, League of California Cities, Southern California Association of Governments, and the Cities of Eastvale and Riverside, CA.

Michael was born and raised in Fresno and is an alumnus of University High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Affairs and Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Riverside.

In his free time, Michael enjoys traveling, working on research projects, and spending time with his dog, Joe.

In his role as a Council Aide, Cameron speaks directly with constituents to ensure that all concerns and requests are adequately and appropriately addressed.

Previously, Cameron worked as the African American Programs and Services student assistant at California State University, Fresno, within the Cross Cultural and Gender Center, where he assisted in developing programs aimed at fostering a more inclusive and welcoming post-secondary educational experience for students.

Currently, Cameron is the Vice President and competitor on the Fresno State Moot Court Team, where he engages in mock oral appellate advocacy and performs managerial functions for the team.

Cameron will graduate this semester with a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Fresno. He aspires to pursue a legal career and become a criminal defense attorney in the future.

In his free time, Cameron enjoys skateboarding and spending time outdoors!

In her capacity as a Service Aide Ganeev monitors direct communication with constituents to ensure that all requests are appropriately addressed and assists in organizing communications campaigns, coordinating community events, and connecting residents to resources.

Her journey includes an impactful role as the President of Mock Trial at Fresno State and engaging in community outreach events. Ganeev further enhanced her skills through her work with local grassroots organizations and helping with community organizing. Ganeev aspires to pursue a legal career and contribute towards uplifting underserved communities and the health of our planet.

Ganeev is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in Economics at Fresno State.

In her free time, Ganeev enjoys hiking, reading, and taking photos!

In her capacity as Field Representative, Denise represents the Councilmember in the community, ensuring the voice of District 7 constituents and stakeholders is at the forefront of the work we do each day.

Denise has extensive experience in government, having worked for the Fresno offices of Congressman Jim Costa, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Senator Laphonza Butler. She handled constituent services, community outreach, and event planning in her previous roles.

Denise was born and raised in Los Angeles but has called Fresno home for nearly 15 years. She is a proud alumna of Fresno State, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of Arts in public administration.

In her free time, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.