Angelia Freeman grew up in Douglas County, Oregon, and graduated from Oakland High School in 1984. She went on to earn an Applied Associate of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Before entering the healthcare sector, Angelia built a substantial career in financial services, including roles as an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Bank of America, a Consumer Small Business Lender at PremierWest Bank, and an Assistant Vice President Special Assets Officer at Umpqua Bank.

After more than two decades in banking and finance, Angelia made a significant career change by joining the Community Care Center (CCC) in June 2012, initially hired to administer a three-year grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation — a role focused on managing breast health education and support programs across five southern Oregon counties.

Today her primary responsibilities at CCC include the coordination of grant writing efforts and the implementation of fundraising and endowment initiatives. She also manages the CCC volunteer program, serves on the Investment and Employee Engagement committees, and contributes to the organization’s marketing, web development, social media, and provider campaigns.

Outside of work, Angelia is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking with a local hiking club and taking annual trips to destinations offering outdoor adventures and rich cultural experiences. Through her adventurous spirit, Angelia learned that not every experience needs repeating; some are best cherished as once‑in‑a‑lifetime moments, like hanging from a zip line over the Costa Rican rainforest, primitive jungle camping, and the memorable surprise of standing on an ant hill without realizing it.

When reflecting on her work, Angelia said: “I believe that showing up with purpose and compassion makes all the difference. Not just for our patients, but for the team around me. I am passionate about encouraging my colleagues to bring their best every day, knowing that together we create meaningful impact for those who need it most.”