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.
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.
Sara Powell, R.N.
Nurse Manager
RN-Arapahoe Community College
Interests: Family and friends, hiking, cycling, camping/backpacking, competing in triathlon and half marathons, travel, reading, gardening, snowshoeing
Experience: Pediatrics and oncology.
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 Manning, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Community College of Denver
Interests: Reading, gardening, swimming, skiing, and spending time with my family.
Experience: Phlebotomist - Littleton Adventist Hospital
CMA - Capital Medical Group, Frankfort, KY
CMA - DU Health & Counseling Center
Counseling
Terri Lucero, 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
Marjorie Lavin, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Medical School: Cornell University
Residency: Boston University
Interests: Psychopharmacology
Experience: Chief, Mental Health Dept Kaiser East Clinic (1983-1986); Chief Mental Health Department Harvard Community Health Plan Braintree Center (1986-1991); Consultant/Editor Mental Health Algorithms, Behavioral Health Advisor, McKesson, Inc. (2000-present); Lecturer, supervisor, teacher in psychopharmacology, time limited therapies Private Practice Adult Psychiatry (1998-present)
Sarah Wilson, PhD
Case Management Coordinator
BA University of California, San Diego (1995)
MA The George Washington University (2001)
PhD University of Oregon (2005)
Interests: Cognitive and personality assessment, women's issues, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), group therapy, trauma, family of origin issues, relationship and interpersonal effectiveness, empowerment, couples and family therapy, training and supervision
Experience: University counseling centers, community mental health centers, university-based clinics, sexual assault crisis centers, outpatient medical clinics, Department of Veteran's Affairs, child and family based outpatient clinics
John Glazer, MA
Psychology Intern
BA Tufts University (1993)
MA University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2008)
PsyD Candidate in Clinical Psychology - University of Denver (Anticipated 2010)
Interests: Individual psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, combat PTSD, relationship issues, mindfulness based therapies, outreach
Experience: Substance use/abuse treatment center, correctional facility, military behavioral health, Kaiser Permanente behavioral health
Matt Heermann, MA
Psychology Intern
B.S. Colorado State University (2002)
M.A. Arizona State University(2004)
PsyD Candidate in Clinical Psychology - University of Denver (Anticipated 2010)
Interests: Trauma, anxiety disorders, GLBT issues, identity development, multicultural training, group therapy, wilderness therapy, forensic evaluation, giftedness
Experience: Outpatient clinic, community clinic, residential programs, research, teaching, therapeutic recreation, learning disability and forensic assessments.
Andreana (Dree) Jezzini, MA
Graduate Student Trainee
BA New Mexico State University (1997)
MS in Advertising, Virginia Commonwealth University (1998)
MA New Mexico State University (2007)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver, Counseling Psychology (anticipated 2013)
Interests: Women's psychology, empowerment, gender role socialization, psychology of ethnic minorities, Feminist Theory, Relational-Cultural Theory, group work, trauma/abuse psychology, crisis intervention, suicidology.
Experience: Inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient community mental health agency, drug court/family reunification program, Texas Workforce Commission (TANF clients), university counseling center, crisis counseling center, alternative high school
Joseph Longo, MA
Graduate Student Trainee
BA St. John's University (2007)
MA University of Denver (2009)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver, Counseling Psychology (anticipated 2014)
Interests: GLBT issues, couples counseling, identity development, anxiety disorders, and grief counseling
Experience: Community mental health agency, elementary and middle school counseling centers
Jennifer Sackett, MA
Psychology Intern
BA Colorado College (2005)
MA University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2007)
PsyD Candidate in Clinical Psychology - University of Denver (Anticipated 2010)
Interests: Eating disorders, relationship issues, women's issues, cognitive and personality assessment, trauma, learning disabilities, multiculturalism, identity development, life transitions
Experience: Individual/group/child psychotherapy, psychological assessment, university-based outpatient treatment, community mental health, eating disorders, learning disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders, at-risk youth, elementary and middle school counseling
Mike Stein, MA
Psychology Intern
BA Cornell University (2005)
MA University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2007)
PsyD Candidate in Clinical Psychology - University of Denver (Anticipated 2010)
Interests: Anxiety disorders, learning theory, radical behaviorism, exposure therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, trauma, depression, behavioral activation, multicultural issues
Experience: Community mental health centers, offender's program, employee assistance program, outpatient hospital, university-based clinic, peer counseling program
Canzi Wang, MA
Graduate Student Trainee
BA Nankai University, Tianjin, P.R. China (2005)
MEd The College of New Jersey (2007)
MA The College of New Jersey (2008)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver (Expected 2012)
Interests: Multicultural issues, depression and suicide ideation, trauma and disaster related counseling issues, mental health issues of Asians and Asian Americans, coping and social support, addiction, couples and family therapy
Experience: College counseling center, Alcohol and Drug Education Program, crisis counseling related to trauma after disaster, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, couple counseling, individual and group therapy
Lizzie Zuckerman, MA
Graduate Student Trainee
BA University of Redlands (2004)
MA University of Colorado at Denver (2008)
PhD Candidate, University of Denver, Counseling Psychology (anticipated 2012)
Interests: Suicide prevention, adolescent populations, diversity and multiculturalism, gangs, parent-child relationship, women's issues, teaching, and supervision
Experience: University counseling center, K-12 schools, inmate populations in jail, community counseling clinics, teaching assistant for MA students, play therapy, women's empowerment group, parenting group
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
Trang Luong
Health Promotion Graphic Design Intern
Double major in Marketing and Digital Media Studies
Interests: Designing, photography, knitting and life!
Experience: I've worked for two years at in the HCC's Health Promotion Department and I was a graphic design intern for Chipotle for one year.
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.
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.
Sarah Johnson
Manager of Accounting and Data
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.
Melody Rahimi
Practice Coordinator
Associates in Arts
Experience: Nine Years in Administrative, two years at HCC
Kelly Amling
Practice Coordinator
BA Sociology emphasis in Social Work
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
CO Teaching license in progress
Interests: Hiking, Biking, Shopping, Drag Racing, Sky Diving
Experience: I'm here for the students! I do a little bit of everything on the Administrative side of things.
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.
Tiffany Myers
Program Coordinator
BSBA Finance, DU 2008
AS Health Information Management, San Diego Mesa College 2006
Interests: Tennis, Gymnastics, Piano, Health and Fitness
Experience: I completed two Clinical Practices at the VA Hospital in San Diego, one in Health Information Services and the other in the Cancer Registry. While finishing my BSBA at DU I completed an internship with a small local Wealth Management firm where I gained experience in various aspects of tax reporting, financial planning and mutual fund research. This was a valuable experience, but I'm glad to be back in healthcare and particularly in the Student Health and Counseling Center at DU.
