About Us
We want to have fun and enjoy life, help as many people as we can, and work to change the future.
Our Mission
Meet the Team
Noah Oropeza
Agency Lead
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Originally from Southern California, I am an ASU W.P. Carey School of Business Graduate. Going on 8 years in the Employee Benefits Industry. As agency lead, I assist with everything but am an expert in Benefit Administration Technology, Complex Case Implementation, Enrollment Experience, Strategy, & Carrier Relations. I live my best life in the West Valley with my wife and three sons, Ben, Dylan, and Logan.
Ana Moreno
Service Manager & Claims Advocate
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Hola! I’m Ana, I have 20 years of experience in voluntary Benefits, billing, customer service, claims, and translations. I enjoy working with clients, but what I like the most is helping policyholders with the process of claims and/or educating them on their benefits. When I’m not working, I love being with my family and spending quality time with them, such as doing road trips together or enjoying a homemade meal at home. Being at Helpful gives me the opportunity to continue doing what I like and allows me to spend time with my family.
Kirsten Meikle
Connector
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Hi I’m Kirsten I have explored many different industries from the medical field, public education, credit counseling, mortgage, recruiting,and insurance. I landed at helpful because I love people. My job is connecting people to information and tools that can help them have a better human experience. Food is my love language. Golf and yoga are my hobbies. Happy to help.
Bill Decker
Employee Navigator Guru and EDI Specialist
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Bill moved to Arizona from Norwalk Connecticut in 1982 and has been in the insurance industry since 2013. He has over 25 years in the medical field as a Registered Nurse, and carries degrees in Semiconductor, Chemical, and Electronic Engineering from ASU. His analytical approach to creating successful, accurate, enrollment platforms is unrivaled in our market, making him the best asset to ensure effective delivery of a digital enrollment experience.
Tami Sue
Care Specialist
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Hello! I’m Tami, a mother of 2 boys (men) and 2 doggies. I was born and raised here in Arizona until the age of 15, moved to California for 35 years, and now I am back HOME! I have 25 years of experience in the Employee Benefits industry. I enjoy my work immensely by helping employees understand their benefits and what their benefits can do for them. As Care Specialist at helpful, I make sure to communicate with each account about new hires and help employees elect their benefits. When not at work, I enjoy being a social butterfly with family and friends. I give my time and love generously. I also enjoy cooking, painting, traveling, and Great Food!
Will Monson
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Hi I’m Will, I’m excited to be a part of helpful making people’s lives easier and having fun on the way. As the newest member of helpful I am proud and dedicated to making it easier to navigate the world of employee benefits and make it make sense as best I can! Outside of work I love to spend time with my family, travel, and finding new ways to enjoy life!
Julia Kim
Data Wrangler
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Hello! I’m Julia, the newest member of the Helpful team. Born in Brazil, raised in California, and now calling Arizona home with my husband—soon to be joined by our baby boy!
As the team’s go-to “data wrangler,” I’m here to assist with quoting and ensure everything runs smoothly. I’m eager to learn, grow, and find new ways to add value to both helpful and the marketplace. Excited to be part of such a dedicated team and looking forward to making an impact!
George Oropeza
Office Manager
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Raised in Mid-cities area of Los Angeles County, CA. Joined United States Air Force in 1985, retired after 32 years, deployed to 6 continents, visited 31 countries, was involved in numerous operations over my career as a Combat Photographer and a KC135 Crew Chief. After retirement worked as special needs bus driver for children with disabilities, retired in 2024 from Dysart Unified School District. Recruited by Helpful in Oct 2024, bringing organization and human resource skills to improve business. I enjoy my free time with my nietos and playing Xbox.
Carina Tavizon
helpful data analyst
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Hi, I'm Carina. I am a proud Chicana born and raised right here in Arizona.
I have a passion for helping people everywhere I go. I started my career in community-based nonprofits and eventually made my way into insurance. I have just over 4 years of experience in Voluntary benefits space and as the newest Helpful Rookie I provide bilingual enrollment support and data analytics in house support.
I enjoy spending my free time with my family, my puppies, and baking goodies to share and enjoy over a good cup of coffee.
Annmarie Alaniz
Benefits Counselor
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Annmarie C. Alaniz is a distinguished financial professional specializing in investments, insurance, and business risk assessment. With over 25 years of leadership in finance, and multicultural initiatives, she has played a pivotal role in enhancing communities through strategic financial guidance and advocacy for financial literacy. Her dedication to financial literacy includes hosting educational programs at esteemed institutions, medical schools, speaking at national and local conferences, and mentoring future professionals. Additionally, as a bilingual corporate benefits educator, she has guided executives and employees through financial planning and insurance strategies. Her career has also included leadership roles in communications and marketing for prominent medical imaging centers and wealth management firms.
A proud Arizona native, Annmarie is deeply committed to empowering individuals, businesses, and tribal governments with tailored financial protection solutions. Her extensive experience spans high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, tribally owned enterprises, government entities, and Native American grant schools. Currently, she and her team provide expert investment and financial advisory services to tribal governments and businesses, designing investment strategies focused on generational wealth preservation and endowment sustainability.
Beyond her financial expertise, Annmarie is a passionate advocate for cross-cultural marketing and community engagement. She has successfully elevated local and national visibility for Latino, Tribal, and multicultural communities through strategic initiatives.
An award-winning community leader and dedicated volunteer, Annmarie has held key leadership roles in several influential organizations. She has served as a committee member of the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission-Hermosillo, Mexico (2000-present), Co-Creator and Director of the University Student Mentoring Program for the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (2012-2014). She played an instrumental role serving several board seats for ALPFA, Inc. serving as President of the award-winning ALPFA Phoenix Chapter (2008-2014) and Director for Women of ALPFA-Phx (2009-2014), where she successfully produced annual events and innovative award galas. Currently serving as ALPFA Phoenix Corporate Advisory Board member 2025. Annmarie is also a recipient of the ALPFA Phoenix Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024.
Rooted in her heritage, Annmarie comes from a large family with three generations of copper miners of Superior, Arizona. She finds joy and purpose in her life’s work, which she proudly shares with her beloved daughter, Victoria. Annmarie deeply values her family, friends, extensive Phoenix professional community, and her ALPFAmilia across the country.
Gloria Guerra
Benefits Counselor