Team Profiles

Abbie Sanchez has more than 15 years of healthcare experience in patient care, healthcare operations, and care coordination. Her background includes managing medical offices, caring for cancer patients, assisting with newborn deliveries, supporting young children, and providing compassionate care to older adults and their families. Known for her empathy, communication, and advocacy, Abbie is dedicated to helping individuals navigate healthcare challenges with confidence and dignity. She is recognized for building strong relationships and delivering personalized, family-centered care. Her professional achievements include receiving the Apple Award and Employee of the Month honors. Abbie is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant (MA) and maintains CPR certification. Professional Attributes: Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Advocacy, and Family-Centered Care. Outside of work, Abbie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, biking, hunting, attending her children’s sporting events, and refinishing furniture. She brings the same energy, creativity, and commitment to her clients that she values in her personal life.

Abigail is a Medicaid Care Coordinator for TCHN. She has over 15 years of experience working in healthcare; including Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab, Senior Assisted Living, Medical Massage Therapy and LTC Medicaid Case Management. During Abigail’s career, she has focused on improving people’s quality of life with a person-centered approach. She believes that we are all in this together and everyone deserves to be seen, heard and valued. In Abigail’s downtime, she enjoys cooking, watching sports and playing outdoors.

Alexa Calvo serves as the Shed Supervisor for the new youth hangout space in Telluride. With over three years of experience working for Tri-County Health Network as the Communities That Care (CTC) high school intern, she has a solid foundation in community service. As the CTC intern, she helped to lead and grow the CTC youth club. She played a key role in attracting youth to club events, as well as collaborating with local organizations such as the Telluride Marshals and other nonprofits in Telluride. Known for her public speaking skills, Alexa has successfully expanded the club’s reach and inspired many students to join as interns themselves. She is a strong advocate for youth voices, action, leadership, and the importance of inclusion and mutual support. When she’s not working with youth, Alexa also works at a local restaurant and recently graduated from the Delta Technical College of the Rockies as an aspiring nail tech. She enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Twinkie, and often helps her dad with his business ventures.

Ali has over 15 years of experience working in the Hospital Industry directly with the community clients and staff. In the Hospital Industry she gained knowledge and experience in insurance and medical billing. In these roles, she realized patients would benefit from guidance on medical applications, etc., which prompted her to shift to care coordination and insurance support. She cared for clients, connected with the community and advocated for it, as well as supervised caregivers. She found it very gratifying to work closely with families to ensure better health and social outcomes. Her journey led her to TCHNetwork and the Outreach Coordinator position, which enables her to continue serving the Delta community. An important part of her ​belief is to make sure that quality work is done, that common sense approaches are used, and that relationships are genuine and rewarding. In Ali's downtime she enjoys being outdoors, being with family, jeeping and following the road less traveled.

Amy Rowan is the Co-Executive Director of Community Programs. She has 30 years of working in various health care, non-profits, and the public health sector. During Amy’s time in care coordination, she has focused on health equity, developing resource guides, and educating the communities on what resources for support and services are available. Amy completed the Community Leaders in Health Equity course through the Colorado Trust. Amy is in the process of being credentialed for High Fidelity Wraparound. Amy is an expert on care coordination and resources for long-term care supports and services in our region and has been recognized by community partners. She believes health is more than health care and is passionate about addressing social determinants of health which will reduce health disparities and allow people to improve their health and wellness. In Amy’s downtime, she enjoys spending time with her kids and the San Juan Mountains and photographing their beauty.

Brianna Lafferty is a Care Coordinator. She has experience working in healthcare advocacy as a Death Doula, specializing in end-of-life care, grief, and spiritual support. During Brianna’s time as a Death Doula, she has excelled at guiding individuals and families through challenging health transitions, blending holistic care with medical needs. Brianna is an expert on navigating complex health systems and supporting patients' emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. She has certifications as a Death Doula, two award-winning books, and experience as a spiritual and grief coach. She is deeply committed to helping individuals live their best quality of life, believing in the importance of compassionate care for all. In her downtime, Brianna enjoys traveling, writing, cooking, and spending time outside.

Brook Reynolds is the Skippy Dental Coordinator. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Natural Resource Management. She also attended the University of Wyoming as a national exchange student, which greatly impacted her decision to move back to Wyoming and then Colorado. Before moving to Colorado, Brook worked as a Direct Support Staff at ARK Regional Services in Laramie for over 5 years. Brook worked as a barn manager and wrangler for several ranches before finding her job at ARK in Wyoming. She loves working with and helping people, especially children. She believes that all children should receive excellent dental care and dental education, regardless of their circumstances, location, or barriers. She has a passion for animals, especially horses, and anything outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, horseback riding, paddleboarding, cross-country skiing, and sledding in the winter!

Callie Burbridge is a Western Colorado native and CMU alumni. She has nearly 15 years of health insurance experience and has held various roles within different local hometown organizations like Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) and Home Loan Investment Company. For most of her time with RMHP, she worked directly with patients, providers, and local business associates. Her most recent role in the health insurance sector was Privacy Compliance Analyst for United HealthCare. Throughout her career, Callie has built a strong foundation on customer service and advocacy. She believes most individuals can benefit greatly from the help of a knowledgeable and understanding ally when it comes to educating yourself and obtaining the insurance, benefits, and resources available to you. In Callie’s downtime, you will find her with her husband and three kids, working around their house on her latest DIY project, or enjoying the outdoors.

Carol was born and raised in Gardner Massachusetts. Carol moved to Telluride in 1972. She had almost every job possible in the small ski town from Lift Operator to owning her own business along with her husband Wayne. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, Carol had the experience of working several years at the Telluride Medical Center. Empathetic and compassionate by nature, Carol joined Tri- County Health Network/ Telluride Foundation in 2009 to help the community members of San Miguel County, Ouray County, and Montrose County. She is dedicated and passionate to providing the best service possible for anyone who may need her assistance. The Good Neighbor Fund, Ouray County Response Fund, San Miguel Behavioral Health Fund, and the Town of Telluride Relief Fund are a few of the good neighbor funds Carol can tell you about. Carol enjoys walking her dogs in the mountains, working in her garden, riding her four-wheeler, and visiting the beach in Baja. On a slow Friday afternoon, you can find Carol on her deck with family and friends.

Caroline Shurtz is the Behavioral Health Navigator and High-Fidelity Wraparound Family Support Partner for San Miguel County. She is a Colorado native and grew up in Ouray County. She comes to us with a knowledge of education and the arts. Caroline taught elementary art and library in the West End of Montrose County, which has helped guide her toward the families, students, and communities that need positive support. She has 15+ years of hospitality and management experience that has shown her all different sides of people. Caroline’s passionate about working with new and creative ideas that inspire and make a change. When she is not busy working away, she enjoys being with her family outdoors and teaching them the values of nature and life.

Carrie Blair is a Care Coordinator who brings two decades of service in various roles in the health field. Through this wealth of experience, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in client care. Carrie is a firm believer that true healthcare extends far beyond clinical metrics and includes various social, emotional, and environmental factors that contribute to an individual’s well-being. Proactive advocacy is her professional passion. As a dedicated steward for her clients, Carrie identifies and addresses often-unnoticed needs, ensuring every individual has the specific resources required to thrive. She fully embodies our organizational value that Health is More than Health Care. When she is not championing community health initiatives, Carrie is a devoted sports mom who is known to be rather vocal at her kids' sporting events. She treasures the time she spends with her husband and two sons. Family and friends are the cornerstone of her life, providing the inspiration and balance that fuel her professional dedication to helping others.

As Community Organizer, Claudia Gamez serves Delta County residents with Medicaid & Enrollment needs, helps community members navigate complex systems, and mobilizes and empowers community members to identify their needs and collectively resolve them. Claudia is passionate about helping others and making a difference in their lives. She was born in Los Mochis Sinaloa Mexico and moved to Colorado at the age of 18. Claudia has worked in many different fields and has previous experience assisting with enrollment and navigation assistance for Montrose County residents with TCHNetwork. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her 3 boys and her beautiful daughter and her friends.

Christian is an accomplished community advocate with three years of experience in fostering engagement, focusing primarily on the migrant agriculture community. Her dedication to promoting mental health accessibility for the Latino community stems from her firm belief that everyone should have equal access to vital resources. This passion fuels her persistent efforts in advocating for her community's well-being. In her leisure time, Christian cherishes spending quality outdoor moments with her son, exploring the picturesque Ouray landscapes while enjoying their favorite music.

As a Patient Health Navigator and Diabetes Para-Professional at the Basin Medical Clinic, Cyndi provides education and support to patients by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and quality of life. She also facilitates other programs at the clinic, including the Fresh Food Rx Program, Chronic Care Management, New Eyes and Diabetes Support. Before joining Tri-County Health Network in 2016, Cyndi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance/Management from the University of Northern Colorado and worked in the Denver corporate world for 20 years. After retiring, she lived abroad for 4 years before landing in SouthWest Colorado. Cyndi’s passion for helping people live their best lives led to her current career as a Health Navigator. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her off-roading, gardening and cooking with her husband on their Alpaca Ranch on Wright’s Mesa.

Cecilia Castro is our Community Programs Lead in Connect for Health Colorado. She also serves as the Vice President for the Western Colorado Rural and Migrant Coalition. Starting in the medical field and now in insurance enrollment, she has over 15 years of experience working in customer service. Cecilia has built a great rapport with her community, especially the youth. She is a Certified Insurance Assister in the State of Colorado and has earned the lead role for the enrollment team by supporting staff in trainings and fielding their questions. When she is not at work, she is on a soccer field somewhere in the world. She is a mother of four - two of which play competitive soccer year-round. She enjoys traveling to different places for the competitions because she also gets the chance to explore new places.

Danika Petit serves as the Youth Coordinator for CTC. A long-time local and 2020 graduate of Telluride High School, Danika returned to the region after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from Pitzer College in 2025. With a professional background that includes a previous internship with Tri-County Health Network (TCHN), she brings a deep commitment to supporting local youth and the LGBTQ+ community. Danika is currently preparing for graduate studies to become a licensed therapist. She is honored to serve the community she calls home and looks forward to fostering strong partnerships with youth-serving organizations throughout the region.