Stephanie Hernandez-Avina

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Stephanie Hernandez-Avina joined Sepsis Alliance in 2025, bringing her diverse background in marketing and communications within the healthcare, non-profit, and wine industries.

Stephanie’s passion for community impact was evident during her tenure at St. Helena Hospital Foundation, where she played a pivotal role in launching Napa County’s first mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination program, serving over 50,000 individuals including farmworkers and uninsured community members.

She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an option in Marketing from California State University, Fresno, and an MBA from California State University, Monterey Bay.

In her free time, Stephanie enjoys gardening, hiking with her husband and dog, traveling, and attending concerts and music festivals.