From teaching middle and high school students about sexual health to supporting patients in Erie’s Lending Hands for Life program, Jackie Kretchmer constantly seeks opportunities to empower people to live their healthiest lives. As a Medical Case Manager at Erie Family Health Centers, Jackie advocates for individuals with diverse needs. Through her volunteer work, Jackie …
Shay Lashley’s dedication to aiding precedes her time as a Patient Access Center Operations Manager. Her grandmother’s remarkable love and care toward family and friends ignited her firm passion for positively impacting people’s lives. Witnessing these acts of kindness inspired Shay and fueled her desire to contribute meaningful care to others. What inspired you to …
Chevonne Toney has naturally connected and comforted people around her for over two decades. As a Behavioral Health Trauma Informed Clinical Advisor, Chevonne continues to use her talents to assist Erie in providing essential care and understanding to the students and families at the Erie Johnson School-Based Health Center. Initially, I wanted to become a …
Cathy Junia, Associate Director of Individual Giving and Events, has been with Erie Family Health Centers for four years. With over 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Despite her busy schedule, Cathy always makes time for the people she cares about. Learn …
With a dedication to improving healthcare accessibility and celebrating cultural diversity, Hannah Chi has been serving patients and staff at Erie since 2014. After starting her career in business and sales for consumer goods companies, Hannah realized her desire to contribute to helping others. Since then, she has committed herself to enhancing the experience of …
Through her work as an Associate Director of Human Resources Reward Systems Analytics and Benefits, Diana Perez strives to support Erie’s mission of providing access to quality health care and education for those in need. Diana is committed to helping the organization positively impact underserved communities. What was your journey before joining Erie? I started …
Denise Galaviz is a dedicated Public Health Dental Hygienist who has served at Erie for almost a decade. Her previous work at a former Lake County clinic inspired her to join Erie and continue positively impacting underserved communities. Denise’s day-to-day work involves providing access to dental care and oral health education, which helps improve the …
Chicago area native Geoyia Nightengale has been with Erie for almost seven years. Geoyia first served as a Patient Programs and Support Services Coordinator and is currently the Senior Manager of Adolescent Programming Operations and the HCO Director of School-Based sites at Erie. When she isn’t working to find new ways to support the youth …
In the almost two years that Emily Olson has been with Erie, she has used her talents to serve in multiple areas. The Monmouth College graduate started on the development team when she first joined Erie and now serves as a Care Coordinator. From her years of nonprofit work to empowering other women in her …
Patient Access Specialist, Fred Miller, started at Erie Family Health Centers in 2021. Along with serving patients at Erie, he seeks ways to assist community members outside the health center through his ten-year-old business, Darker Horse Creative. From providing quality patient care through customer service to hosting uplifting events for people in need, Fred Miller …