Our Board

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Founder

I am a native West Texan blessed by an amazing wife and 4 daughters, who happens to practice medicine in my spare time when I am not herding cats.

I volunteer at Heal the City because this is a dream God has given me to pursue and make a difference in my hometown

Steve Rogers

Board President

I have been a real estate appraiser and Amarillo resident for 36 years. We are all called to a life of service in the Lord, and HTC represents the most critical service to the most in need in our community.

Dr. Shari Medford

For 17 years I have been in private pediatric practice at Amarillo Children's Clinic. I have been blessed to serve impoverished children in third world countries on short mission trips over the past 10 years. This was a very rewarding experience for me. I was very excited to when given the opportunity to serve children in our local area that have limited access to medical care. I passionate about the children, and I feel Heal the City meets a need that was previously not filled in the community.

Lilia Escajeda

I am a longtime community volunteer with a passion for helping others, especially in health care. Heal The City for me is a "Humanitarian" mission, which is why I volunteer.

Whitt Holder

I serve as Chief Executive Officer of Amarillo Urology Associates and AUA Surgical Center. In addition to a BS in Accounting and an MBA in Healthcare Management, I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt.

I have been fortunate enough to be a sounding board for many years to Dr. Keister and his idea for a free medical clinic to help the underserved in Amarillo. I am honored to serve on the Heal The City board and it is truly amazing to see God’s hand at work through Heal the City.

Gregg Cannady

Blaine Roberts

I am long time Amarillo resident and owner of a truck dealership group that has operated in the Amarillo market for over 40 years. I am blessed to be on the Heal the City board to see firsthand the tremendous amount of "healing" our organization has done and will be doing for the citizens of our community.

Dr. Rodney Young

I’m Rodney Young, and I’m a family physician and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Texas Tech School of Medicine in Amarillo. I serve on the board of directors and as a volunteer physician with Heal the City because I know that what we do changes lives and offers hope to so many, where there was little hope before. “…Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Dyron Howell

I am a registered pharmacist that has worked at Eli Lilly 25 years in various roles including sales, management, and HR. I am involved at HTC because every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The health of our city is critical to the future of our city.

Dr. Jan Swan

My name is Jan Swan, and I am an anesthesiologist. I volunteer at HTC because it allows me to share the wealth of my education. I have time to sit and listen, look and see, share a problem and give compassion. It allows the spread of health and spiritual knowledge unhitched from the rabid business of my usual medical life. I have joy when working beside my beloved peers. I also learn and gain new information weekly about medicine, the profession to which I am dedicated and indebted.

Craig Sanders

Steve Darylmple

Our Staff

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Executive Director

Chelsea Stevens

I am married to a wonderful man Mitchell, and we have two boys, Carson and Hudson, that keep us running! I started volunteering at Heal the City when the doors opened and have now become part of the amazing staff. God commands us to serve, and I am honored to be a part of Jesus moving every week in our own community. 1 Peter 4:10

Development Director

Lisa Lloyd

I am a wife, mom, and full time student currently pursuing my goal of obtaining a bachelors degree. I am thrilled to be a part of HTC and look forward to the growth of HTC Shalom.

Shalom Nurse Practitioner

Lindy Billington

I am the wife of an amazing husband, Jerry, and a mom to three. I have been a nurse for 17 years and a nurse practitioner for 11 of those years. I love serving at Heal the City free clinic. As a provider, I get to partner alongside patients in their health journey by offering them treatment, guidance, teaching, prayer, encouragement, and sharing God’s love. The adversities, circumstances and battles that our patients have overcome, or are trying to overcome, are a blessing and inspiration to me daily. I love having a place in our community to serve, love, and make a difference in the life of others.

Clinic Nurse

Rachel Scott

There's no other place I'd rather be.

M.A.P. Coordinator

Eloisa Tarango

I started at Heal the City as a Spanish translator, but being at this clinic week after week has inspiried me to attend nursing school. Heal the City has brought a multitude of blessings to my life, all of which have steered me in a more positive direction overall.

Pharmacist in Charge

Devan Gonzalez

I have been blessed to be born and raised in the wonderful city of Amarillo. I went to school and church here as well as met and married my wonderful husband Ricky here. Now I am part of a great ministry in which I can serve my community as a pharmacist. I am so thankful to be a part of Heal the City and to be given the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

Fitness Coordinator

Kristen Reneau

I am a wife and the mom of two boys. I started at Heal the City as a volunteer nearly 2 years ago. I love that Heal the City is a mission in our own backyard. Each week we get to show the love of Christ to the underserved in our community.

Dental Coordinator

Karen Tallant-Mason

Volunteer Coordinator

Gracie Thorp

I am a wife and mother to a sweet little boy. I am a first generation college student and am honored to be working at Heal the City while still pursuing my dream of having a Masters Degree. It is equally humbling and rewarding to be a part of such an amazing organization and working alongside such incredible people.

Data Analyst

Emily McCalley

Education Coordinator

Adin Mizer

Human Resources

Nikki Burnam

I am a wife and mom to two beautiful fur babies. I am new to Heal the City, but it has been such a great change and blessing to my life. HTC is such an inspiration with all the people that they have truly helped in our community, and I feel lucky to be apart of such an amazing team!

Medical Assistant

Jasmin Gutierrez

Medical Assistant

Perla Eribes

Medical Assistant

Janette Frias

Vision Coordinator

Leslie Ascacio

I graduated from Caprock High School in 2015, and I am currently a student at WT. I am looking to pursue a career as an Optometrist. I started at Heal the City at as Spanish translator, but became the vision coordinator as of last August! I love being able to see the patients smile after getting their first eye exam ever and even their first pair of glasses!

Receptionist

Christina Cano

“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’”

Matthew 25:40

Social Worker

Sabre McLean

I have been a Social Worker for 24 years. Heal the City has given me a new look on life and a new passion for serving. I am so happy to be a part of such a great place!!!

Receptionist

Carmen Leal

I am a mother to five wonderful blessings. I have had the joy to be married to my best friend for 15 years! Life takes us down many roads and I believe we are all on this journey to serve these wonderful patients today because of what life has put us through. All roads lead to our Savior. No matter our past, what matters is today. Today we are here to serve Him and continue to make a difference.

Immunization Coordinator

Melissa Smith

I graduated from WTAMU in 2005 with a Bachelors degree in Science and Nursing. I am married and have 2 beautiful daughters!!! I have been part of Heal the city since we first opened!!! I believe god is truly doing something great, and I am so blessed to be part of it!!! Isaiah 58:10

TPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Ann Cobb, M.A., LPC

I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry. I am skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Social Services, Adolescent Therapy, and Crisis Interventions. I am a strong community and social services professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Counseling Psychology from West Texas A&M University. Most importantly, I am the mother of the most amazing 4 yearr old girl. I am so thankful to be here at Heal the City providing free mental health services to the people in our community.

TPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Carla Doan, M.S., LMSW

Accountant

Kelly Tucker

I am a Texas Tech grad, CPA, wife, and mother to three beautiful girls and I am proud to call Amarillo "home." I love being a member of the Heal the City family because nothing brings me more joy than to help put a smile on someone's face, even if it is done indirectly through working behind the scenes in the accounting office.

Pediatrics Director

Dr. Shari Medford

Founder / Medical Director

Dr. Alan Keister

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