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Mejd Al-Kurdi earned a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University. He is accredited through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. As a PA, Mejd works to build positive relationships with each patient and empowers his patients to make the best decisions for their health and wellness. He is dedicated to breaking down barriers to care for his patients and ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Mejd enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing basketball. He is fluent in Arabic.

Teresa Moriarty earned her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Teresa believes all patients deserve equal access to quality, holistic, and empathetic care. She also has a special focus on addressing social determinants of health and works together with her patients to overcome any barriers to wellness they may face. When not at work, Teresa can be found going for long walks, traveling, frequenting coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.

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Angeli Patel received her advanced practice registered nursing degree and completed her residency at Loyola University Chicago. Angeli is credentialed by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Angeli is drawn to community health because she believes in helping people by promoting health and wellness to prevent disease. In her free time, Angeli enjoys working out and spending time with family and she is fluent with Gujarati.

Dr. Alvarez earned her medical degree from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is fluent in both Spanish and French. Dr. Alvarez focuses on community involvement in her practice and outside of work enjoys learning other languages and sports.

Sarah Verbeek completed the Physician Assistant program at Rosalind Franklin University/Chicago Medical School. She is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Sarah enjoys working in a community setting because she can offer holistic as well as preventive care to her patients. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys photography, travel, and tennis. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Kevin Shanahan completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He is certified through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. His approach to care is meeting patients where they are and working together to address their personal health needs by fostering a non-judgmental and patient-centered environment. Kevin chose to work in community health care because he believes that providing high-quality accessible health care impacts communities at multiple levels. When not at work, Kevin can be found playing guitar, cooking, hiking, and making pottery. He is fluent in Spanish.

Zehra Kanji-Ghaziani received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Family Medicine at DePaul University and also holds a Masters of Science in Nursing. She is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prior to receiving her doctorate, Zehra was a labor and delivery nurse. She is committed to providing patient-centered, holistic, and equitable care to all her patients. Zehra is drawn to community health care because she wants to ensure that all members of her community have access to care. When not at work, Zehra enjoys spending time with her husband, Esmael, and their dog, Railey. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Lisa Ziems received her Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago. She is licensed by the state of Illinois and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Lisa is committed to providing high quality behavioral health services to her patients, as a means of empowering them and their families. She finds that working on a community level is a great way to provide crucial resources and information. When not working, Lisa enjoys spending time with family, singing and playing basketball. Lisa is fluent in Spanish.

Lauren Knazze earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency in the Northwestern McGaw Family Medicine Residency Program. She is Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of HIV Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Knazze uses a collaborative approach to medicine and works with her patients to create a healthier lifestyle. She believes that health care is a human right and that everyone deserves accessible, quality care. Outside of work Dr. Knazze can be found reading fantasy novels, traveling, and spending time with family.

Lisa Neigebauer earned her master’s degree at Resurrection University and completed her post-master's graduate certificate at Frontier Nursing University. She is certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board and is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives, the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. After serving as a labor and delivery nurse for 20 years, Lisa decided to pursue a career in nurse midwifery. She and her patients work together as a team to create an individualized, holistic care plan throughout their pregnancy. Lisa is dedicated to eliminating barriers to health and helping grow healthier families and stronger communities. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys gardening, roller skating, and playing baseball with her children.  

Deana Gaston received her Master of Social Work in Science from the University of Tennessee and is credentialed through Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation. Deana is committed to providing culturally competent care to her patients and her philosophy of care is strength based, collaborative and nonjudgmental with a focus on treating the whole person. Outside of work, Deana enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with friends.

Cynthia Lullo received her degree from Midwestern University and is a credentialed Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of the Illinois Academy of PAs (IAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Cynthia believes providing education and preventive care to her patients is essential to providing the best care. Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family. She is fluent in Spanish.

Martina Krone received a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women’s Health and Gender Related Care from Vanderbilt University. Martina, also called Mia, is credentialed through the National Certification Corporation and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and Nurses in Sexual and Reproductive Health. She practices patient-centered and trauma-informed care and works to make all of her patients feel safe, understood, and empowered. She is passionate about health education and emphasizes bodily empowerment with all of her patients. When not at work, Martina can be found exploring local coffee shops, practicing yoga, and spending time by the lake.

Dr. Jasmine Munoz received her medical degree from Rush University in Chicago and completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Munoz is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She believes being knowledgeable about one’s own body and health empowers people to make healthier decisions that lead to increased longevity and life fulfillment. While growing up, she witnessed how neglecting health care needs can lead to negative consequences, which is what draws her to community health and providing for underserved communities. In her free time, Dr. Munoz enjoys spending time with her family. She is fluent in Spanish.