General Info
Our Staff
Medical
Sam E. Alexander, M.D.
Executive Director
Medical School: University of Mississippi
Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology: St. Joseph Hospital, Denver; Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology: University of South Alabama College of Medicine;
Master of Arts in Bioethics: Trinity International University
Interests: Photography, fly fishing, donkey training, hiking, participation in international medical education initiatives
Experience: Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Five years private practice in obstetrics and gynecology followed by 20 years in reproductive endocrinology and infertility; Assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; member of the Colorado Medical Society and fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Girish Paranjape, Doctor of Osteopathy, D.O.
Staff Physician
Medical School — Oklahoma State University
Fellowship — University of Colorado, Sports Medicine
Interests: Golf, fly-fishing, soccer, spending time with family
Experience: Specialized in medical treatment of athletic injuries, private practice in family practice/sports medicine in Boulder, CO 2000-2002, Staff Physician at DU
Jim Regan, M.D.
Interim Director of Medical Services
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Internal Medicine Residency — St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO
Interests: Fly fishing, hiking, playing the saxophone, ice hockey, hiking and fishing, spending time with family.
Experience: Dr. Regan is board certified in Internal Medicine and was in private practice for 18 years before coming to University of Denver in 2003. Dr. Regan is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and serves on the Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee at the University of Colorado. Dr. Regan sits on the boards of the Colorado Medical Society, where he serves as treasure; and the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care, where he serves as secretary. He is a past president of the Denver Medical Society. Dr. Regan became a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2005.
Kam Boles, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Associated RN — San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX
BSN/NP/Public Health Nurse — California State University, Long Beach, CA
Interests: Traveling (especially cruises), the outdoors — hiking, camping, etc.; reading, sports (as a spectator now) — football, baseball, hockey; singing and playing in a hand-bell choir; I am also an independent cruise agent and a wedding coordinator.
Experience: Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Acute care — Kaiser, private practices, DU Health and Counseling Center — 1999-2000 and 2006-current.
Sylvia Vigil, P.A.
Physician Assistant, P.A.
Bachelor of Science, Biology & Microbiology-Colorado State University
Physician Assistant Program-University of Colorado Health Sciences
Interests: Camping, reading, taking pictures, and spending time with family which includes my husband, 2 sons, parents, and 4 sisters.
Experience: Family Medicine; Private practice – three years; women's health — one year; DU Student Health & Counseling for three and a half years.
Colleen Moss, P.A.
Physician Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
University of Colorado, Boulder
Interests: Traveling, reading, scrapbooking, spending time with family
Experience: Trauma and Family Practice, dermatology, emergency Medicine, occupational Medicine.
Diane Larson, R.N.
Clinical Services Nurse
BS, Organizational Leadership — Wright State University, Dayton, OH
RN, Madison Central School of Nursing, Madison, WI
Interests: Hiking, cycling, skiing, traveling, spending time with family and pets
Experience: Pediatrics and Peds ICU — St. Mary's Hospital, Madison General, WI; pediatrics — The Jackson Clinic, Madison, WI; OB/GYN — North Suburban Clinic, Hoffman Estates, IL.
Vicki Dehner, R.N.
Nurse Manager
Eastern Kentucky University
Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing
Red Rocks Community College
University of Denver, The Woman's College
Interests: Spectator sports (for three grown sons and two grandsons), traveling with my husband, music, reading, computer graphics
Experience: Newborn ICU—Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH; Pediatrics — Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL; Labor and Delivery — Central Dupage Hospital, Wheaton, IL; Pediatric Private Practice — Drs. Ericksen & Betti, Carol Stream, IL; Bariatrics Private Practice (Dr. Wilmer Asher), Littleton, CO; Hospice of St. John, Lakewood, CO.
Paula Hanson
Nurse Practitioner
Creighton University BSN
Metro state college Adult Nurse Practitioner certificate
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Masters Adult Illness and Health Maintenance
Interests: I love to walk, go to the mountains, read, knit, cook and entertain.
Experience: Capitol Hill Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, 20 years. Prior to that, I was a Critical Care/ICU nurse for 15 years.
Amanda Lunsford, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Red Rocks Community College
Internship: Colorado Coalition for the homeless
Interests: Snowboarding, singing, music, hiking, camping, shopping, spending time with friends and family
Experience: CMA — DU Health and Counseling Center.
Cornelia Nelson, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Denver, BSBA
Red Rocks Community College
Interests: Traveling, skiing, hiking, spending time with friends and family, spending time with my dogs.
Experience: CMA — DU Health and Counseling Center
Denise Gubrud, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Red Rocks Community College
Interests: Reading, furthering my education, gardening, sewing and crafts, scenic motorcycle rides with my husband, spending time with family, friends and pets.
Experience: CMA—DU Health and Counseling Center
Sarah Pace
Clinical Administrative Assistant
Attended Metro State College
Interests: I like to go camping, boating and hiking.
Experience: I have worked in the medical field for 2.5 years as a medical assistant.
Counseling
Dianna Ducote-Sabey, Ph.D.
Training Director/Multicultural Coordinator
BA University of Oklahoma (1988)
M.Ed. University of Oklahoma (1990)
Ph.D. Oklahoma State University (1999)
Interests: Identity development including racial/ethnic, sexual orientation and gender; cultural differences; life transitions; family of origin issues; career assessment and counseling; personality; spirituality; training and supervision.
Experience: University counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health centers, university-based clinics
Terri Lucero Osborn, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling Services
BA Pomona College (1991)
MS Auburn University (1995)
PhD Auburn University (1998)
Interests: Psychological and neuropsychological assessment, traumatic brain injury, neuro-rehabilitation, adjustment, family of origin, relationship issues, pregnancy/postpartum adjustment, HIV/AIDS, GLBT issues, suicide prevention education
Experience: University counseling centers, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient medical clinics
Michael Maley, Ph.D.
Outreach Coordinator
BS Xavier University (1981)
MA University of Denver (2001)
PhD University of Denver (2006)
Interests: Multicultural issues, cross-cultural dialogue, LGBTI issues, Relational-Cultural theory, eating disorders, substance use/abuse issues, sexual assault/trauma, men's issues, training and supervision, group psychotherapy, couples counseling, crisis intervention
Experience: University counseling centers, cross-cultural/multicultural centers, substance use/abuse treatment centers, community mental health, correctional facilities, alternative schools for adolescents
Jacaranda Palmateer, Psy.D.
Assessment Coordinator
BA Colgate University (1997)
MA University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2002)
PsyD University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2005)
Interests: Trauma, women's issues, assessment-personality and cognitive, learning disabilities, grief counseling, adjustment, GLBT issues, training/supervision, multicultural issues, feminist psychology, environmental/outdoor psychology
Experience: University college counseling centers, cognitive and personality assessment, residential treatment centers, grief counseling, individual/group/child/family psychotherapy, couples therapy giftedness, DBT
Ashraf Ahmed, MA, LPC
Intern, full-time generalist
BS Chadron State College (1999)
MA Chadron State College (2001)
PsyD Candidate, University of Denver (expected 2008)
Interests: Identity development including sexual orientation and transgender issues. Racial/ethnic minority issues, immigrant and international student concerns. Attachment. Men's Issues. Trauma. Psychodynamic therapy. Personality disorders. Buddhism & Psychoanalysis.
Experience: Inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health centers, residential treatment centers
Ben Brewer, M.A.
Intern, Health Psychology
BA Connecticut College (2001)
MA University of Denver (2005)
PsyD Candidate, University of Denver (Expected 2008)
Interests: health psychology, trauma, grief counseling, training/supervision, eating disorders, international disaster psychology, crisis work, cognitive and personality assessment, ADHD, multicultural issues, men's issues, GLBT issues, parenting, couples/family therapy.
Experience: health psychology setting, trauma, residential treatment centers, crisis work, hospice work/grief counseling, community mental health, Kaiser Permanente, individual/group/child/family therapy, couples therapy.
Jonathan Dimos, M.A.
Intern, half-time substance abuse specialist
BA Taylor University (1996)
MA Colorado Christian University (2004)
PhD University of Denver (expected 2011)
Interests: general problems in living, international students, spirituality, multicultural issues
Experience: residential treatment centers, individual and group substance abuse, RA training and mentoring, chronically mentally ill
Rob Durr, M.C., NCC
Graduate Student Trainee-Generalist
BA Southern Illinois University (2004)
MC Arizona State University (expected)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver (expected 2010)
Interests: career decision-making, stress in the work place, value clarification, ethics in group counseling, the cross-cultural validity of career-related constructs, positive psychology and solution-focused therapy.
Experience: university career counseling center, university counselor training center, Job Corps, adolescent treatment center, individual/group psychotherapy for adults and children.
Camille Gonzalez, M.S.
GST, half-time assessment focus
BA St. Edward’s University (2003)
MS Northeastern University (2006)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver (Expected 2011)
Interests: family and couples, women’s issues, groups, health psychology, racial and ethnic development, feminist psychology, medical family therapy, cognitive and personality assessment
Experience: low SES elementary school, inpatient adolescents, problem gamblers, individual/group/adolescent therapy
Robin Lange, M.A.
GST, half-time generalist
BA University of Maryland-College Park (2005)
MA Towson University (2007)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver (expected 2011)
Interests: multicultural populations, relational problems, adult attachment, domestic violence, groups, family, couples, women's issues, feminist psychology
Experience: Domestic violence shelter, group home for juvenile delinquent males, Catholic women's college counseling center
Nicole Thibert, M.A.
Intern, full-time generalist
BA University of Texas (1999)
MA University of Denver (2006)
PsyD Candidate, University of Denver (expected 2008)
Interests: women's issues, sport psychology, health psychology, multicultural issues, cognitive and personality assessment, learning disabilities, crisis counseling, age related adjustment issues
Experience: inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, group private practice setting, individual/group/child/adolescent/family psychotherapy, cognitive/social disabilities
Paula Schmidtlein, M.A.
Intern, half-time generalist
BA University of Northern Colorado (1999)
MA University of Denver (2004)
PsyD University of Denver (expected 2008)
Interests: Trauma, domestic violence, multicultural populations, sport psychology, eating disorders, crisis work, general problems in living, couples, families
Experience: Trauma, domestic violence, couples, and family, women's crisis center, jail setting, Kaiser Permanente, AMEND
Health Promotion
Katie Dunker, M.S.
Assistant Director for Health Promotion
Oregon State University, 2004, B.S. Health & Human Sciences, Human Development
Colorado State University, 2006, M.S. Education, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Interests: Triathlons, traveling, eating, spending time with family, hiking, movies, skiing, naps.
Experience: Suicide Education & Prevention (QPR) instructor, tobacco treatment specialist, alcohol & other drug educator, peer education co-advisor, AFAA certified fitness instructor, Red Cross CPR instructor
Kelly Fenson-Hood
Health Promotion and Marketing Coordinator
BA, International Health Education, Emphasis on Infectious Diseases — University of Colorado at Denver
Interests: Traveling, soccer, volleyball, biking, hiking, health
Experience: DU Peer Education Advisor, Tobacco Control and Prevention — The BACCHUS Network, Student Wellness Program — University of Colorado at Boulder
Stephanie Maltarich
Health Promotion Intern
BA in Sociology — University of Colorado at Boulder, 2006
Interests: Being active! Running, climbing, hiking/backpacking, snowboarding, yoga. Reading, movies, traveling, learning Spanish, eating. Fresh air & the mountains.
Experience: Student Coordinator for the Student Wellness Program - CU. Volunteer for rural HIV/AIDS program in Madwaleni, South Africa.
Administration
Chris Wera
Director of Finance and Administration
MACC — Master of Accountancy, DU
BS — Bachelor of Science, CU
CPA — Certified Public Accountant
CMA — Certified Managerial Accountant
CFA — Certified in Financial Management
Current PhD student in Quantitative Research Methods, DU
Interests: I enjoy just about anything outside, but especially enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking and camping. I have climbed over half of Colorado's 14'ers. If I had to do it all over, I would figure out a way to win the lottery so I could be a ski bum and travel the world (actually, I'm working on that goal right now).
Experience: Over fifteen years of financial experience, including a dozen years of controlling, financing, planning and developing budgets, with seven in healthcare. I have served in various financial capacities including Business and Finance Officer, Controller and Chief Financial Officer. I have also served on served on the Board of the Butterfly Pavilion, and have advised several non-profit boards and committees.
Natalie Echter
Practice Coordinator
BA in Sociology and Criminology from Regis University 2007
Interests: Volunteering, traveling, reading, spending time with friends and family.
Experience: Administrative experience at the Social Security Administration and Bonfils Blood Center. Volunteer experience at the Denver Rescue Mission, the Pendulum Foundation, Children's Hospital, and Donor Alliance.
Jeremiah Mashore
Assistant Director for Operations
Attended Colorado College
Interests: Project South Africa and Snowboarding.
Experience: Small business account manager, Hewlett Packard, DU Health & Counseling Center, 2003 — present.
Kathleen Chambers
Medical Records Specialist
College graduate with some masters courses in special education
Interests: My husband and I are very involved in the lives of our 9 grandchildren and frequently attend events they are involved in. We still like to garden and I play golf but never keep score! We have a diverse group of friends and family we socialize with as both my husband and I grew up in Denver. I am never without a book and would probably read the phone book if there wasn’t some other printed material around.
Experience: I taught second grade and also was a substitute teacher while my husband finished his medical training. I stayed home with my 4 children and re-entered the work force when my friend bought a book store. I managed the store for several years. My tenure at DU started in 1993 and I was at the front desk for a number of busy years. I have been doing medical records for 5 years.
Sarah Johnson
Fee & Billing Practice Coordinator
BA in Management from MSCD
Interests: I collect hobbies; mainly crafts such as sewing, croqueting, candle making, etc... I am currently studying for the GMAT to start working on my Masters in Management and Accountancy.
Experience: One year Billing Coordinator at HCC, One and a half years Practice Coordinator at HCC, two years Accounting Assistant at The Cable Center
Erica Mischke
Front Desk Manager
University of Nebraska- 2 years
Culinary Institute of America-A.O.S Culinary Arts
Metropolitan State College- currently
Interests: Watching movies and cooking.
Experience: Eight years Restaurant Management and seven years retail management.
Elizabeth Fairchild
Practice Coordinator
B.A. English Literature — Antioch College
MBA Marketing — Golden Gate University
Interests: Hiking, film, reading novels, photography
Experience: Three years medical front office experience before coming to DU
Melody Rahimi
Practice Coordinator
Associates in Arts
Experience: Nine Years in Administrative, two years at HCC
Jill Hatch
Insurance Coordinator
Attended University of Utah
Interests: Camping, hiking, jogging, cooking
Experience: I worked for the largest health care provider in Utah for seven years. I spent most of my time there billing commercial and government insurances for four major hospitals. I was also able to help patients in need of financial assistance.
