Staff

Christina Lopez manages the UCLA CORE Kidney Program alongside Anjay Rastogi and plays a key role in advancing the program’s mission. As a co-founder of the program and website, she helped establish its core pillars: Clinical excellence, Outreach, Research, and Education. She has been instrumental in expanding Spanish-language outreach. Drawing on her Hispanic heritage and Spanish fluency, she has developed community-focused initiatives and launched “Celebrando La Vida, Recursos Latinos.”

Elida Martinez provides essential operational and administrative support. Known for her organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex scheduling, she ensures smooth day-to-day functioning. She coordinates operations that bridge clinical care, research, and community engagement. With a commitment to professionalism and collaboration, Elida improves healthcare delivery by implementing CORE values within UCLA Health’s vision to heal humankind, one patient at a time!