Claudia Pineda is one of the Mesothelioma Veterans Center’s caring and dedicated patient advocates, working to help anyone impacted by mesothelioma through this uncertain time.
Claudia was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, a town with a significant history of mining and construction — two industries that heavily relied on asbestos-containing materials, which can contribute to mesothelioma later in life.
Her parents greatly inspired her journey to become a social worker, with her parents both currently working to support older adults with cognitive issues. Her family raised her and her sisters to treat their neighbors with kindness.
Claudia has a personal connection to cancer, as her grandmother passed away from it. She still feels the struggle of the loss, but it fuels her to support other families, such as those grappling with a mesothelioma diagnosis.
She is also connected to the world of military service, as her brother-in-law is in the U.S. Army, uniquely positioning her to speak to issues veterans face.
Today, Claudia is still based in El Paso, where she enjoys spending time reading and making crafts with her daughters. She is incredibly proud of her work supporting families as a patient advocate and is ready to help you today.