Staff

Jorge Canaca
CEO & Director of Federal Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs

Year joined GCSECA: 2016
Responsibilities: Representing co-ops at the ACC and coordinating with the congressional delegation and federal jurisdictional and regulatory agencies on all issues impacting the Cooperatives. Staff liaison for state-wide committee.
Background: Has worked on various local, regional, and national policy issues in partnership with the congressional delegation. Has served in multiple Government affairs capacities, led a lobby team, purchased and managed property, and has an extensive wildlife and Federal Land Management and Natural Resource Policy expertise.

Hannah Capozzi
Director of Communications

Year joined GCSECA: 2016
Responsibilities: Communications; GCSECA Washington Youth Tour; benefits administration; wellness coordination; social media; publications; assistance with special projects; staff liaison for 3 state-wide committees.
Background: Has managed event planning, social media, special projects & publications, large youth-age tour groups, state-wide education programs, and is experienced in public and community health and health education. Is a Certified Health Education Specialist from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Has experience working in legal and law offices, as well as police departments.

Sylvia Cruz
Member Engagement and Professional Development Manager

Year joined GCSECA: 2023
Responsibilities: Education & professional development; co-op member outreach and engagements; special projects & events; staff liaison for 2 statewide committees.
Background: Classroom teacher for over 20 years – engaging with students at the high school, middle school, elementary and preschool levels. Most recently taught English Language Arts in Gilbert Public Schools. She has served as a mentor teacher and has created online educational programs.