Eileen Lowery
Respiratory Health Association, Senior Director Programs
Educational Background: RN, MSN
Interesting Fact: Turtles are one of my favs – see quote below
If you could be any animal, what would be and why? My dog – she is always happy!
What is your favorite song of all time? It’s an album, Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life”
What is your favorite quote? Slow and steady wins the race
Eileen looks forward to working alongside and mentoring an enthusiastic member on a variety of COPD, radon and tobacco programs. She hopes her member will gain a strong passion for advancing lung health awareness and education, an understanding of the elements of program delivery and an appreciation for those living with chronic disease.
Educational Background: MS in Health and Exercise Studies from Miami University
Interesting Fact: As a child, I travelled to all 50 states with my family.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would be and why? At this point in my life, I’d take a random island, anywhere. One where I could relax, eat great food, run on the beach and read a book, uninterrupted.
What is your favorite quote? “Be kind and be truthful and your life will be fruitful.”
Erica always looks forward to getting new AmeriCorps members linked in to health promotion programs and services at Erie, and seeing them develop professionally over the course of the service year. She hopes that Erie’s members will have a diverse experience during their service term and get to see first-hand the challenges and triumphs that exist in a public health setting.
Marilyn Winters
Heartland International Health Centers, Director Health Center Operations
Educational Background: AA Medical Assistant, Bachelor Business Management
Interesting Fact: She has run in the Chicago Marathon for the last four years.
What did you always want to be when you grew up? The Boss
What is your dream meal? A Meal with no Calories
What is your favorite quote? “When all have been said and done, more has been said than done” Lou Holtz.
Marilyn is looking forward to the development and implementing of a new cultural literacy tool and she hopes her CHC member will acquire an even deeper appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures and how literacy impacts healthcare.
Dulce Quintero
Erie Family Health Center, Adult Care Coordinator
Interesting Fact: I love our rainbows!
If you could go anywhere in the world where would be and why? I really believe that we should travel the world! I want to go to Japan, Philippines, Peru, and Africa. All over J
What is one thing you are afraid of? Drowning
Dulce is eager to meet to her CHC member and not only welcome her to Erie but ensure she has a great experience. She is hoping her member will leave with a better idea of what their professional passions, goals and commitments will be for their future endeavors.
Carol Hammell
Educational Background: BSN, MPH
Interesting Fact: I am an identical twin.
If you could be any animal, what would be and why? A bird because I would love to soar!
What is your favorite quote? “It is what it is.”
Carol is looking forward to her CHC member providing sexual health education to the PE classes. She really hopes her CHC member will have her passions fueled.
Catherine Nwileh- Ibeagha
American Cancer Society-Stroger Hospital, Clinical Patient Navigator
Educational Background: BA-English, MSW
What did you always want to be when you grew up?
A TV newscaster
A TV newscaster
If you could go anywhere in the world where would be?
Port Harcourt, Nigeria; My son lives there.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria; My son lives there.
If you could be any animal, what would be and why? Elephant. My 2 year old calls it “enefent” and is fascinated by them.
What is your favorite song of all time? “Thou Art Worthy”- El Shaddai
What is your dream meal? Lobster, crab, shrimp, oyster, fresh fish, periwinkles and mussels in my native soup with fufu and some green vegetables on the side.
What is your favorite quote? …For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. So that we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5-6)
What is one thing you are afraid of? Really, nothing.
Catherine looks forward to seeing the foundations laid last year being built upon and expanded. She wishes her CHC member’s vision will be expanded to see the needs within their community and continue to meet those needs.
Sally Goodman
Erie Family Health, Health Promotion Associate
Educational Background: University of Minnesota- Twin Cities; Global Studies- Sustainability in Latin America
Interesting Fact: I did one season of competitive weight lifting in high school. I HATED it J, turns out, I am not very strong.
What did you always want to be when you grew up? A bus driver, not so much after riding the CTA.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would be? Iceland. Beautiful and diverse nature! (hot springs, mountains, glaciers, ect)
If you could be any animal, what would be and why? A lemur. Leaping!
What is your favorite song of all time? “Crocodile Rock”- Elton John
What is your dream meal? Guacamole and fresh tortilla chips; homemade macaroni and cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts; my mom’s peanut butter cake.
What is your favorite quote? “Well, if it isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.” -Kurt Vonnegut
What is one thing you are afraid of? CLOWNS! Yikes.
Sally is really looking forward to being surrounded by young, energetic, bright CHC members. She hopes members will learn the pros/cons within the public field and will leave feeling impactful and prepared for whatever is next in their lives. She also wants to ensure her members enjoyed their experience and had fun along the way.
Katheryn Stafford-Hudson
Chicago Public Schools, Student Health & Wellness Specialist
Educational Background: BA - Chicago State University, MPA – Roosevelt University
Interesting Fact: She was a fork-lift driver in college.
What did you always want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be an elementary school teacher
If you could be any animal, what would it be? I would be an eagle, because it soars about the earth. What a cool perspective to have.
Katheryn looks forward to watching the vision program expand and developing a process to address students that are referred for follow-up services. Her CHC member speaks Spanish, so she is eager to learn some conversational words/phrases from her and wants her CHC member to understand how to work successfully within a bureaucracy.
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