Nuestros proveedores
Proveedores Médicos
Dra. Pamela Valenza, MPH
Médico de familia, Jefe de Sanidad
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La Dra. Valenza proporciona dirección médica, supervisión e integración de servicios de salud médica, conductual y dental dentro de la clínica utilizando su experiencia trabajando en entornos médicos integrados y basados en equipos. La Dra. Valenza se licenció en medicina en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Temple, donde recibió el Premio a la Excelencia en Medicina Familiar, y desde entonces se ha centrado en atender a latinos, inmigrantes, hispanohablantes y poblaciones con carencias médicas. La Dra. Valenza completó su residencia en medicina familiar en la Universidad de Colorado/Denver Health, donde fue nombrada jefa de residentes, y actualmente está certificada por la Junta Americana de Medicina Familiar.
En 2016, recibió un premio de la Sociedad Médica de Pensilvania como una de las 40 mejores médicas menores de 40 años del estado de Pensilvania. En 2023, tuvo el honor de ser nombrada Médica de Familia del Año por la Academia de Médicos de Familia de Colorado. Sus intereses incluyen la salud de las mujeres y los niños, incluyendo la obstetricia, la salud comunitaria y la enseñanza. La Dra. Valenza habla español y es miembro activo del equipo médico de Tepeyac, donde atiende a pacientes prenatales, niños y adultos.
Paulina Segovia, PA-C, RDN
Physician Assistant, Assistant Medical Director
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Paulina is a graduate of the Red Rocks Physician Assistant Program with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. In addition to being a PA-C, Paulina has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2016 with experience in surgery and critical care nutrition. Paulina is passionate about serving her community, with a special interest in the Hispanic community as it forms a part of her own heritage. While fully bilingual, Spanish is her first cultural language.
In 2015, Paulina was awarded the Outstanding Senior award from Purdue University in Nutrition Science and in 2020 the Mission Award from Red Rocks Physician Assistant program. Most recently Paulina was recognized as a rising star in migrant health and was awarded the Kugel & Zuroweste Health Justice Award, which recognizes frontline clinicians making an impact at the intersections of health and vulnerability within the migrant population. In 2023 Paulina was awarded the Extraordinary Personal Action Award by the Red Cross.
William J Burman, MD
Médico, Salud Pública y Enfermedades Infecciosas
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Dr. Burman is the Director of Denver Public Health and a Professor of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He joined Denver Public Health as an infectious disease physician in 1995 and directed its HIV treatment and research activities. Since 2011, Dr. Burman has led Denver Public Health, focusing on assessing health and building broad-based partnerships to improve the health of Denver’s community. Dr. Burman was the interim chief executive officer at Denver Health for nine months, from 2016-17.
Dr. Burman chairs the executive committee of the Mile High Health Alliance, a nonprofit that coordinates activities of medical, behavioral and social service providers in Denver. He also helped found the Metro Denver Partnership for Health, a group led by public health agencies serving the seven-county Denver metropolitan region.
Patrick Huffer, MD
Médico de familia, especialista en medicina de las adicciones
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Dr. Huffer obtained his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Madison Family Medicine Residency Program, where he also served as Chief Resident and completed a fellowship in Faculty Development/Academic Medicine. He worked as a family medicine educator in Wisconsin and Michigan before joining Tepeyac.
Originally from Colorado, Dr. Huffer is committed to improving the lives of individuals and communities through team-based care. He believes in the importance of local, patient-centered approaches built on trust, empathy, and continuity. His medical interests include promoting health through nutrition and lifestyle changes, education, treatment of substance use disorders, and primary and prenatal/postnatal care. He is proficient in medical Spanish and board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine.
Dra. Emily Johnson
Family Physician, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist
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La Dra. Johnson es médico de familia especializada en la atención a personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo (IDD). Obtuvo su título de médico en la Universidad de Colorado y completó su residencia en Tacoma Family Medicine en Tacoma, WA. Antes de unirse a Tepeyac, trabajó en Colorado Springs, CO y Cincinnati, OH proporcionando atención primaria a niños y adultos con IDD. Forma parte de la junta de la Academia Americana de Medicina del Desarrollo y Odontología y es miembro de la Junta Americana de Medicina del Desarrollo.
She is originally from Colorado, has a brother and son with Down syndrome, and is well connected in the Colorado disability community. Dr. Johnson is committed to supporting patients in achieving their health and independence goals through patient-centered care.
Dr. Colomba Marcantonio
Pediatra
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Dr. Marcantonio obtained her MD from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. After completing a fifth pathway year at New York Medical College, Dr. Marcantonio completed her pediatric training at the Long Island College Hospital/Beth Israel Medical Center combined program in New York City. She subsequently completed a chief residency in pediatrics and went on to practice general pediatrics in New York City seeing newborns in the nursery as well as a wide spectrum of children during well child visits, sick visits and chronic illnesses.
Dr. Marcantonio commits herself to providing high quality care to treating her patients as she would want her own children to be treated and strives to treat the whole child as opposed to just a specific illness or condition. Dr. Marcantonio is fluent in Spanish and Italian and is board certified in general pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics.
Alison Quinn-Beitscher, FNP-BC, MSW, AAHIVS
Enfermera de Familia, Responsable Médico de Salud de los Refugiados y Atención del VIH
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Alison se graduó en las facultades de Enfermería y Trabajo Social del Boston College. Ha trabajado como enfermera de salud familiar certificada por la Junta desde 2010 y es una apasionada de la prestación de atención médica y de salud conductual de alta calidad para todos. Antes de 2025, Alison trabajó como Directora Médica en Tepeyac. También es especialista en VIH, acreditada por la Academia Americana de Medicina del VIH, y proporciona atención primaria y especializada a las personas que viven con el VIH. Actualmente forma parte del Consejo de Planificación de Recursos para el VIH de Denver, un comité nombrado por el alcalde que se centra en proporcionar acceso a servicios de alta calidad en la comunidad. Alison se esfuerza por proporcionar un apoyo empático al equipo de la clínica.
Alison previously was the Assistant Medical Director of the Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts where she provided primary care and refugee resettlement services to a diverse patient population and supported clinic staff. In 2018, she received the Community Preceptor Award in Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts and enjoyed developing an NP Residency Program affiliated with her health center. She continues to precept students at Tepeyac and enjoys mentoring and fostering the development of providers focused on community health and social justice.
Ambar Solis-Fuentes, PA-C
Asistente Médico
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Ambar earned her Master of Health Science from the Drexel University Physician Assistant Program. She completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in 2021, where she was honored with the Leadership Excellence Award for her outstanding advocacy and leadership within the Latinx community at CWRU and in Cleveland, Ohio. Following graduation, she worked as a Patient Care Technician at the Cleveland Clinic, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in patient care.
During PA school, Ambar focused on working with diverse patient populations to enhance her ability to provide inclusive and compassionate care. She had the opportunity to serve the Navajo community, work at a solely Spanish-speaking OB/GYN clinic in Philadelphia, and care for children in Hartford public schools, many of whom were recent immigrants. Deeply committed to serving her community, Ambar has a special passion for working with Hispanic populations, a reflection of her own heritage as the daughter of two Mexican immigrants.
Dr. Daniel Wells-Prado, AAHIVS
Médico de familia, especialista en VIH
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Dr. Wells-Prado was born and raised in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. During medical school, he completed a 9-month longitudinal curriculum in rural medicine, focusing on full-spectrum family medicine. Afterwards, he completed his family medicine residency at the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency – Denver Health Track. He completed specialized training during residency to become an HIV specialist, credentialed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
Dr. Wells-Prado has always felt at home working in community health centers and enjoys building relationships with patients throughout their lifespan. His areas of interest include chronic disease management, pediatrics, infectious diseases including HIV and hepatitis C, addiction medicine, care for the LGBTQIA+ community, prenatal/postpartum care, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. He speaks Spanish and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Anna Terry, WHNP-BC
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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Anna is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner from Westminster, Colorado. She earned her Master's in Nursing at the University of Colorado at Anschutz and her Bachelor's in Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is an experienced OB nurse in the community health setting, having spent the majority of her nursing career at Denver Health in their outpatient OB/GYN and primary care clinics. Outside of work, she loves traveling, hiking, baking, reading, and hanging out with her husband and 2 cats.
Dental
Enas Al Sharea, DDS
Director dental
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Dr. Enas earned her first dental degree in her native country of Iraq and went on to complete a residency in Orthodontics. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Colorado/School of Dental Medicine after relocating to the US, demonstrating her persistence and dedication to the field.
Over the years, Dr. Enas has held multiple roles in healthcare, including Health Navigator, Coordinator, Interpreter, and Dental Assistant, experiences that have given her a deep understanding of the healthcare system and the real-life challenges patients face.
Dr. Enas has a special interest in caring for seniors, focusing on restoring smiles and helping patients regain self-esteem and confidence after losing some or all of their teeth. She finds it deeply rewarding to guide patients on their journey to reintegrate fully into life with renewed confidence and comfort.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Enas enjoys exploring new interests, from Interior Design to self-development reading, sewing, and occasional DIY projects.
Dr. Enas’s mission is to provide high-quality, empathetic dental care both in Arabic and English that not only restores oral health but also transforms lives.
Sandya Athigaman, DDS
Dentista
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Dr. A earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Texas A&M College of Dentistry and Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She understands that visiting the dentist can be daunting, so she prioritizes creating a welcoming environment that supports her patients' comfort, confidence, and overall well-being - aiming to make every visit as stress-free as possible. Dr. A is excited to get to know her patients and contribute meaningfully to the area she now calls home.
Fuera de la clínica, la Dra. A trabaja como voluntaria en el Community Resource Center y forma parte del Mile High Young Professionals' Philanthropy Committee, apoyando a organizaciones locales sin ánimo de lucro y estableciendo contactos en el área metropolitana de Denver. En su tiempo libre, disfruta de la vida con su pareja, su gato y su perro, y le encanta dibujar, tocar música, trabajar en el jardín y actuar con un grupo local de danza Bollywood.
Cecilia Esqueda, RDH
Higienista dental
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Cecilia Esqueda es una Higienista Dental Registrada. Se graduó del Community College of Denver del programa de Higiene Dental en 2016. Cecilia habla español e inglés con fluidez y ha trabajado durante más de 12 años en organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Su prioridad es ayudar a cada paciente a lograr una salud oral óptima. Cecilia es muy apasionada por su trabajo y le encanta ver a los pacientes y construir una relación con ellos. Ella es muy compasiva con los pacientes y miembros del equipo.
Crystal Williams, RDH
Higienista dental
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Crystal Williams está entusiasmada de unirse al equipo de Tepeyac como higienista dental. Lleva más de 10 años en el sector y ha ocupado diversos puestos de liderazgo, aunque su mayor pasión sigue siendo la atención directa al paciente.
También tiene un gran interés en la salud pública y obtuvo su Maestría en Salud Pública para apoyar y mejorar la salud de nuestras comunidades. Fuera del trabajo, disfruta del clima cálido, la buena comida, reírse a carcajadas y considera las siestas un regalo.
Salud del Comportamiento
Rosa Najera, MSW/MPA, LCSW
Director de Salud Conductual
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Rosa (she/they) has worked in a variety of healthcare settings for almost 10 years. Their goal is to foster a radical, person-centered, and creative environment in behavioral health. They have a dual Master's degree in Social Work and Public Administration from the University of Nebraska—Omaha.
Rosa always aims to practice curiosity when it comes to organization and interpersonal systems that interact with clients and their behavioral health. Some of their hobbies and interests include astrology, queer media, painting, and reading poetry with their wife and cat.
Julie Alvarez, MS, LPC
Proveedora de Salud del Comportamiento
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Julie (she/her/ella), was born and raised in El Paso, TX, completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Viniendo de una ciudad predominantemente Latinx, Julie está emocionada de servir a la comunidad Latinx en el área de Denver a través de la atención compasiva y sin prejuicios. La experiencia de Julie como asistente de psicólogo desarrolló su pasión por ayudar a las personas a manejar y mejorar su salud mental, tanto en sus experiencias cotidianas, así como los que se enfrentan a dificultades graves.
Diana Y. Arreci, MS, LMFT
Proveedora de Salud del Comportamiento
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Diana is a couples and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal through connection. Drawing from both professional experience and personal growth, she has witnessed the transformative power of relationships and how rarely people are taught, to build and sustain them. She supports clients in breaking unhelpful patterns and building more fulfilling relationships.
As a child of immigrants, she is especially attuned to the experiences of first-generation families and is committed to culturally responsive, affirming, and collaborative care.
She earned a Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy from Purdue Northwest University. Originally from Chicago, she relocated to Denver for the mountains and outdoor lifestyle.
Celina Jara Tovar, MAATC, LPCC, ATR-P
Proveedora de Salud del Comportamiento
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Celina Jara Tovar (ella) nació y creció en Colorado, completó su licenciatura en Psicología y Artes Plásticas en la Universidad de Colorado Boulder y su maestría en Terapia Artística y Consejería en la Escuela del Instituto de Arte de Chicago.
As a bilingual therapist, Celina strives to create an inclusive, supportive space where clients can feel truly seen and heard, honoring each person's unique experience and fostering a collaborative, empathetic, and supportive therapeutic relationship. Celina is also a trained Provisionally Registered Art Therapist, and encourages her client's to incorporate creative expression as a powerful tool for healing, insight, and communication—especially for those who may find it challenging to express themselves through words alone.
Letty Torres, MSW, LCSW
Proveedora de Salud del Comportamiento
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Letty Torres, SWC (she/they, ella/elle), was born and raised in Colorado. They are a Latinx, bilingual, first-generation American therapist who creates a safe and supportive environment for their clients. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work from Metropolitan State University of Denver, they bring a strong educational foundation to her practice.
Letty specializes in working with individuals, families, and children and adolescents who identify across a spectrum of LGBTQ and gender identities, neurodivergence, and have experienced attachment issues or trauma. They have also trained in Ego States Therapy with EMDR and Synergetic Play Therapy, enabling them to guide individuals through the healing process, reprocess distressing memories, and reduce the emotional impact of past traumas.
Neylin Muneton, MFT
Internos de salud mental
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Neylin Muneton is a Colorado native with Latin roots. She gained her undergraduate degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins and is now working towards her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Regis University. She has always been passionate about helping diverse populations.
Her main goal is to help bridge gaps between mental health awareness and underserved communities. As an active member of her community she engages in outreach with families, adolescents and young adults and aims to continue to do so while providing opportunities to promote mental health. You can find her enjoying her time outdoors or eating some sour patch gummies.
Farmacia
Arkadiy Shnayderman, Farmacéutico, PRS
Director de Farmacia
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Arkadiy es licenciado en Biología por la Universidad de Denver y doctor en Farmacia por la Universidad Midwestern. Además, ha completado una certificación de posgrado como Especialista en Regulación Farmacéutica. Lleva más de 20 años en el mundo de la farmacia como técnico farmacéutico, farmacéutico interno, farmacéutico de pacientes hospitalizados y ambulatorios y director de farmacia, tiempo durante el cual le apasiona dirigir equipos con el objetivo de proporcionar una atención de alta calidad a todos los pacientes. Cuando no está trabajando, pasa la mayor parte del tiempo con su familia y disfrutando del aire libre por todo Colorado.
Kristen Salmon, PharmD, PRS
Farmacéutico
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Kristen Salmon (pronounced “Saul-mon”) is excited to join Tepeyac Community Health Center as a Pharmacist, bringing nearly 11 years of experience in community pharmacy practice. She is passionate about increasing access to care and supporting patients in navigating their medications in a way that fits their individual needs and circumstances.
As the daughter of an immigrant, Kristen values culturally responsive care and strives to build trust with patients from diverse backgrounds. She has extensive experience in medication management, immunizations, and patient counseling, and values strong collaboration with patients and the broader care team. She began her career as a pharmacy technician and intern, gaining several years of hands-on experience before becoming a pharmacist, and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa.
Originally from Dubuque, Iowa, she moved to Colorado in 2016 and enjoys traveling with her family, hiking, and skiing. At home, she’s happily outnumbered by boys—her two young sons and her Persian cat, Yoshi—who definitely keep her on her toes.