Team Profiles

Alex is the Suicide Prevention Advocate for Colorado-National Collaborative for Suicide Prevention. Alex grew up in Delta County and graduated from North Fork High School. Following a three-year degree in criminal justice in Kansas, he has returned home and is living in Montrose County. As a youth and family support specialist, he has years of experience supporting youth and families with complex needs. Helping people is one of his passions, and he's passionate about making a difference. When he is not at home you will most likely find him fishing, camping, hiking, or playing softball with my family and friends.

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.

As a Care Coordinator serving the West End of Montrose & San Miguel County, Amy provides resources and supports to Medicaid and Non-Medicaid community members. Prior to joining Tri-County Health Network, Amy has lived and worked in the area since 1997. Amy is currently working toward her Associates in Social Work. Amy strives to break down boundaries within living in a rural area and assist with accessing resources and support. When you don’t see Amy at the Weedc Office or working, you will find her hanging out with her family, canning, boating, or doing her schoolwork.

Amy Rowan is a Director of Care Coordination. 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.

After serving as the Volunteer Coordinator VISTA for a year, Ariana continues her work at Tri-County Health Network as Behavioral Health Services Coordinator. Through this position, she will help our community members access critical mental health services and become resources to friends and family dealing with behavioral health challenges. She is originally from Virginia and attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she received a Bachelors in Social Work, a Minor in Nonprofit Management, and a Certificate in Global Education. She has lived in Colorado for two years and is excited to continue to explore. Her passions (aside from public health) include traveling, mountaineering, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her dog Meester Snuggles.

Ben moved to Telluride 15 years ago to ski for a winter after graduating from Colorado State University and never left. Most recently, Ben has worked for Telluride Parks & Recreation developing and managing the youth and adult sports programs. Before that, Ben worked for Tri-County Health Network in community and peer-driven mental and behavioral health programming and is excited to be back on the team! Ben finds community-building important and is excited to bring that mentality to Tri-County Health Network as the Communities That Care Program Administrator, which is a program he helped start during his previous tenure with the organization. When not working, Ben can be found on skis or his bike, usually accompanied by his super-mutt, Shanti, traveling, or following Phish around the southwest US.

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.

Cecilia is an enrollment specialist for TCHNetwork. She focuses on insurance enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado, Medicaid, and SNAP. She also works on other programs within the organization and assists Spanish speakers. Cecilia has been working in community service and advocacy for the past three years. She has gained the trust of her community and expanded into the Delta County area working on helping and earning trust in that area. Cecilia is an expert in Medicaid and Emergency Medicaid. She has been recognized in her knowledge and understanding of these programs and has been invited to other organizations to educate other community leaders on these programs. She believes that honesty and respect will help you get where you need to be. She holds her values very close and integrates them into her daily work. On her own time, she is a full-time soccer mom. She enjoys traveling on weekends to her children’s games and spending time with their sports family.

Christian is the Public Health Analyst VISTA for the 2022-23 year. He comes from three years of experience in academic political science, in which he earned a Master of Arts, worked on an NIH research project studying policy diffusion between state legislatures, and helped build a document archive for a long-serving Member of Congress. In addition to his substantive expertise and skills with data, Christian has a strong general competency in information technology, where he either holds or is progressing toward several industry-recognized certifications, with a particular focus in cybersecurity. He believes in the power of data and technology to create efficiencies and improve people’s lives, and in the value that nonprofits can deliver for their communities and their employees. In his downtime, Christian loves to explore Colorado’s natural beauty, listen to metal and shoegaze albums, and keep up with current events.

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.