Experience

The National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Present



Clínica Tepeyac

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for development, facilitation and implementation of strategic initiatives to advance Clinica Tepeyac's mission of providing culturally competent health care and preventive health services for the medically underserved. Facilitate community partnerships; lead Development strategy and Development and Health Promotions teams. Strengthen Clinica Tepeyac's presence in Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods, and promote Clinica's integrative and preventative approach to health.



John Snow, Inc. (JSI)

• Senior Consultant

  • Jun 2005 - May 2016

  Develop and manage projects on health care delivery, reform and financing as they relate to the health care safety net. Provide technical assistance in program evaluation and monitoring. Provide consulting services to rural and urban communities and providers on need assessment, meeting facilitation, strategic planning, community development, and primary care delivery systems.



Colorado Community Health Network

• Policy & Development Division Director/ Community Development Director

  • Dec 1998 - May 2005

  Ensured review and analysis of state and federal legislation, regulation, policies and procedures, with a specific focus on State Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program and indigent care programs.Responsible for leadership and management of public affairs and health center growth efforts. Managed division staff, budget and work plan. Worked with rural and urban communities to evaluate health care needs, available funding and program models for primary care. Developed and maintained state partnerships, advocated on behalf of community health centers and their patients with state agencies. Developed and implemented strategies to influence public policy.



Latin American Research and Service Agency

• Public Policy Director

  • Jan 1997 - Nov 1998

  Facilitated participation of Latino leaders and agencies in policy development and decision-making; raised awareness of policy issues affecting the Latino community in Colorado. Established policy initiatives related to health of Latino youth in Colorado. Created regular reports on health status of Latino youth in Colorado. Advocated for ethnically specific data collection and reporting. Coordinated Policy Center Advisory Group. Conducted public relations activities.