Care Coordinator

I started with Duke in March of 2019 as a Financial Care Counselor at Duke Eye Center. During that time, it was my responsibility to work with patients to resolve any financial barriers related to their healthcare. I am excited to be a part of the Duke PHMO team as a Care Coordinator. I have always had a passion to help people and my community. It’s exciting to be a part of a team that shares that same passion. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, binge watching shows, and spending time with my family.

I have been employed by Duke for over 20 years. I began my career in the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office in August 2000. I transitioned to the Duke Talent Identification Program in October, 2013. In January 2021, I started a new career in Population Health as a Care Coordinator. I look forward to making a difference in the overall health of the patients and communities Duke serves.

I was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico and raised in Durham, NC. I have been working with Duke Health since July of 2019, where I started as a patient service associate at The Duke Eye Center. I am very excited to be a part of the DukeWELL team and continue my career at Duke.

I was born and raised in Durham, NC. I started working at Duke as a COVID Screener in 2020 and soon worked my way to being on the great PHMO staff. I am very excited to be in my roll as a DukeWELL Care Coordinator and to work with different patients and help them get the proper care they deserve. 

I was born in Wildwood, NJ, but North Carolina is home. I started with Duke in February 2012. I’m so excited to come aboard with DukeWELL. I absolutely love helping and assisting people. I enjoy music and spending time with family.

I was born and raised in Durham, NC, and I am a mother of three boys. I enjoy meeting and working with people from all over. Experiencing the loss of both of my parents within the past year inspired me to become an advocate and voice for patients within the health care system.

I’m a graduate of North Carolina Central University. I have many years of experience in the health care field. I have a passion for helping others. I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

​I am originally from Guatemala, Centroamérica​. I am bilingual (Spanish-English). I came to the United States when I as 21 years old with my family. I have 3 kids and always tried to participate in their school activities. Now, they are 23, 21, and 16 years old. I love to play sports and be active as well as my three kids. I love my job because I can help people in need find what they need to be healthy and reach their goals. Being bilingual has given me the opportunity to help the members of my community that have communication barriers.

I have been at Duke for 5 years, serving as both a Nursing Assistant and an Advanced Health Unit Coordinator. After completing a Community Health Worker (CHW) certification course at DTCC, I began to better understand the importance of having outreach and resource persons within any given community. I enjoy providing helpful information to those who may not be aware of—or adequately informed of—those things that may help one make better health and lifestyle choices.