We would like to congratulate Olga Phillips on her recent promotion to Home Visiting Supervisor for the Aprendamos Family of Services Cariño Home Visiting Program! Olga has been with Cariño for 3 years and previously served as a Home Visitor and Lead Parent Educator. As Lead Parent Educator, Olga used her skills and expertise to help other Home Visitors with resources for families they served and provide support and tips based on her experiences. When we asked Olga what she was looking forward to the most in her new role, she said, “Stepping into the Home Visitor Supervisor role gives me the opportunity to support and help mold the next generation of Home Visitors. The work we do is very important. Kids are the future and helping families be the best they can be is something we all take seriously here at Cariño. Being a supervisor also gives me the opportunity to work with my fellow supervisors and director to grow the program and think of new and empowering ways to reach families.” Olga also shared that the families we serve have inspired her professional growth. “Wanting to gain more knowledge to empower them and being able to better support them is my biggest motivation,” she shared. Please join us in congratulating Olga!
We would like to congratulate Paola Cabrera on her recent promotion to Provider Network Supervisor for the Aprendamos Family of Services organization! Paola has been with Aprendamos for 1 year and prior to her promotion, she served as a Client Services Specialist. When we asked Paola what she was most looking forward to in her new role, she said, “I’m most excited to keep growing as a person and in the company and also to keep working closely with really amazing people.” As a native Las Cruces resident, Paola attended Las Cruces High School. In her down time, she enjoys working on arts and crafts projects. Paola also shared, “I am really grateful for the opportunity in this new role. I enjoy everything that I do and the people that I work with in this department.” Please join us in congratulating Paola!
We would like to congratulate Martha Flores on her recent promotion to Provider Network Supervisor for the Aprendamos Family of Services organization! Martha has been with the Aprendamos for 4 years and prior to her promotion, she served as a Lead Provider Network Specialist and Billing Specialist. Martha’s skill sets include overseeing the credentialing cycle from start to finish, including initial credentialing, re-credentialing, and ongoing monitoring of provider status. She also is experienced in optimizing workflows to ensure timely processing and minimizing errors. Martha brings extensive knowledge of credentialing standards, regulations, and payer requirements to her new role and is skilled at ensuring that provider files are compliant with industry standards and that the credentialing process is thorough and efficient. When we asked Martha what she was most looking forward to in her new role, she said, “I’m most excited about the opportunity to streamline and strengthen the credentialing process to ensure that it’s both efficient and compliant with all regulatory standards. Credentialing is critical to maintaining the quality of the provider network, and I’m eager to help enhance the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of our processes. This will not only benefit the organization but also improve the experience for our providers and members.” As a native Las Cruces resident, Martha enjoys being out in nature to reset and recharge. “I’ve lived here all my life. It’s a great place with a lot of charm—especially with the beautiful desert views and the local culture. I really enjoy the sense of community here.” When she isn’t working, she can be found hiking or spending time with her grandkids who keep her busy and bring joy and energy to her day. Please join us in congratulating Martha!
We would like to congratulate Jessica Reyes on her recent promotion to Early Intervention Lead for Aprendamos Early Intervention! Jessica has been with the Aprendamos Family of Services organization for over 8 years, however, her Aprendamos story began much earlier. She shared, “My journey started 13 years ago when my daughter, Ryan, was a newborn and receiving services through Aprendamos. It was a very challenging time and the support my daughter and I received from the program was amazing. Ryan made so much progress within the year that she did not re-qualify for services. Although I was ecstatic she was doing so well, there was the realization that we wouldn’t be receiving visits from the team that had such a huge impact on our lives.” In the last eight years, Jessica has been able to serve our clients and families in the same capacity and has had the opportunity to experience the rewards of seeing children flourish and families thrive. She uses her expertise to empower families and to create a positive work environment and has successfully coordinated services and worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure children receive the support they need. Jessica describes herself as “a true believer in how our approach sets the foundation for how we experience life and determines the outcome of every situation.” Originally from Las Cruces, NM, Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders with a minor in Counseling and Educational Psychology. Prior to her promotion, she has served as an Aprendamos Early Intervention Family Service Coordinator, Developmental Instructionist, and Intake Coordinator. In her new role, she will be overseeing intake staff in Las Cruces, overseeing staff in Hatch and Truth or Consequences, working with program managers and community partners, disseminating referrals, and working in conjunction with administrative staff and billing departments. In Jessica’s free time, she can be found attending volleyball and basketball games for her daughter and nieces, gardening, and watching football. When we asked Jessica what she was looking forward to most in her new role, she said, “I look forward to serving families in a new capacity, continuing to build trusting relationships, and working collaboratively with staff, other programs and community partners. I’m excited about promoting growth to better the families in our communities.” Please join us in congratulating Jessica!
We would like to congratulate Kaydee Porras on her recent promotion to Early Intervention Trainer for Aprendamos Early Intervention! Kaydee has been with the Aprendamos Family of Services organization for 6 years and served as a Developmental Specialist and Early Intervention Evaluator. In her roles, Kaydee used her skills to build strong, meaningful relationships with colleagues and families to help children thrive. She also holds an Infant Mental Health Endorsement. This certificate shows that a professional is skilled at working with babies, toddlers, and their families, understands how to build strong, caring relationships, and respects different cultures. Originally from Delicias, Chihuahua, Kaydee moved to Hatch, NM when she was 16 years old. She attended New Mexico State University and graduated in 2016 where she earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish. In Kaydee’s free time, she can be found listening to music, reading, watching psychological thrillers, and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs, Kira and Elio. When we asked Kaydee what excited her most about her new role, she said, “I’m excited to foster a collaborative learning environment that empowers employees to reach their full potential. Through impactful training programs, we’ll develop new skills together and provide the best possible services to all our families.” Please join us in congratulating Kaydee!
