Length of Service: 2 Years
Employee
Spotlight
Catherine Kwok
SF Admin
How did you come to work at On Lok: I have a passion for working with non-profit organizations to help people and the community. I saw the post from On Lok for hiring a payroll accountant when I was looking for a job on LinkedIn's website, then I submitted my resume to apply for the job. Luckly, I was offered this position after several interviews. At On Lok, my challenging and rewarding career began. I am currently a Payroll Accountant.
What do you like most about your job: I enjoy lots of challenges, especially ensuring compliance with applicable laws to process our payroll accurately. I learn from every challenge, which helps me improve my work and gives me a great sense of accomplishment.
Please share a little about you:
I like: watching movies. I can take myself away from life's stresses when I am immersed in watching movies. It is the best way for me to release my stress.
I know: how to maintain my mental health.
I could not do without: my teammates. We fully support each other to achieve our goals.
In my free time: I also like to watch movies with my family. Quality family time is discussing our thoughts and feelings about the movie afterwards.
My superpower is: I am a fast learner and detailed-oriented. I am able to get new things done quickly.
By: Nathan McKenzie, Senior Director of Operations
September is National PACE Month
September is National PACE Month and what better way to celebrate than to congratulate On Lok National PACE Award nominees Portia and Terrence!
🏅 Terence Jong, Caregiver 4,  Marie-Louise Ansak Award Nominee Â
Terence’s commitment to participant outcomes shines through his mentorship, emotional support, and leadership. His efforts to maintain care continuity and elevate care quality reflect the spirit of the PACE model. He exemplifies the ingenuity, unselfishness, and creativity that this award honors—making a lasting difference in the lives of our participants and embodying the true meaning of a team player. Â
🏅 Portia Ravanera, RN Lead, Outstanding PACE Nurse of the Year Nominee Â
Portia’s exceptional adaptability and leadership during staffing challenges ensured consistent, high-quality care for nearly 400 participants. Her dedication to team cohesion and participant well-being exemplifies nursing excellence. Portia was selected from among an outstanding team of nurses this year for her embodiment of person-centered care, empowerment, and evidence-based practices.Â
As On Lok continues to expand and diversify, our approach to recognizing and appreciating our staff is evolving. While past recognition may have included cash rewards, this year we are focusing on meaningful acknowledgment and celebrating impact. We are actively developing new ways to honor your contributions—guided by your voices and the results of our engagement survey. Â
Please join us in congratulating Terence and Portia for this well-deserved recognition. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the difference each of us can make. Â
Open Enrollment is Coming Soon
By: Michelle Quezada, Benefits Manager
Save the Date
On Lok offers best in class options for our benefit eligible employees and we are excited about the choices in 2025.
Remember to review your benefits in UKG
Please log into UKG before November 1 and review your current benefits selection. Email people@onlok.org if you cannot log in.
Our benefits team will invite everyone to join a webinar in the next few weeks, so please check your email for an invitation. Staff will also be on-site to answer any questions during Open Enrollment, November 3 - 16.
Things to think about:
HMO (Kaiser Permanente) vs PPO (Surest On Lok Health and Wellness) - what works best for you and your family?
Retirement contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts for health expenses and commuting
Pet insurance
Accident coverage for incidental costs if you get hurt
Hospital Indemnity coverage
Disability and Life insurance
Vision
Dental
By: Manuel Raneda, Senior Center Program Manager
Lace up your sneakers and join us!
On Lok is proud to sponsor the San Francisco and Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s. We invite you to join an On Lok team in this inspiring event, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities across the country, the walk brings together participants of all ages and abilities to take steps toward ending this disease. It’s also a wonderful way to spend a morning outdoors—getting exercise, connecting with others, and supporting an important cause.
Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's
Location: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose
Saturday, October 11, 2025 8:00 AM - Registration 9:15 AM - Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM - Walk
Team Registration Page | Contact Event Lead Charlene Elefante with questions.
San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's
Location: Bayfront Park at Mission Bay, San Francisco
Saturday, October 18, 2025 8:30 AM - Registration 10:00 AM - Opening Ceremony 10:30 AM - Walk
Team Registration Page | Contact Event Lead Manuel Raneda with questions.
Together, we can make a difference in the fight against this devastating disease!
new hires
Fremont Admin: Wanjun Lei, Caregiver 1
On Lok 30th Street Senior Center: Paige Straus, Senior Center Program Specialist
On Lok PACE 30th Street Center: Lillian Lam, Activity Leader
On Lok PACE East San Jose Center: Meryl Cabiong, Nutrition Assistant
On Lok PACE Gee Center: Brandon Allen, Driver
On Lok PACE Peralta Center: Andrea Baltazar Medina, Medical Assistant
On Lok PACE San Jose Center: Nicholas Truong, Driver
