Board Member

Pablo Hernandez, MD, MHCM, FAAFP is a seasoned community health center clinician.  A graduate of Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, Caracas, Venezuela, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Jose Vargas School of Medicine. Dr. Hernandez completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Connecticut, and also earned a Master of Science in … [Read more...] about Pablo Hernandez Itriago

Karen Gardner serves as CEO of Community Health Center of Cape Cod. Ms. Gardner has responsibility for all CHC operations and strategic initiatives. Under her guidance, the Health Center built a 33,000 square foot facility in Mashpee; implemented the electronic medical record system; expanded the continuum of care to include oral health, women’s health, 340B Pharmacy, vision services and a full … [Read more...] about Karen Gardner

Full bio to come. … [Read more...] about Mark Franciosa

Mr. DeMalia returned to Community Health Connections in September 2013. He is one of the organization’s founding members and previously served as Community Health Connections’ Chief Compliance Officer from 2001 to 2010 and Director of Finance, Administration and Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2006. He has extensive experience in healthcare and non-profit finance and operations and oversees … [Read more...] about John A. DeMalia

Elizabeth Browne was appointed Executive Director of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) in 2009.  Liz has served previously as CRCH Interim Executive Director, Deputy Director, Director of Development, Director of Operations, as well as Practice Director for our Waltham site, whose opening she coordinated.  Liz has 22 years’ experience in health care operations, billing, and … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Browne

Margaret A. Brennan, MPH, brings twenty years of experience and a deep and abiding passion and commitment to community health centers to her position as CEO of NSCH. She most recently served as the first Chief Operating Officer of the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) for almost six years. During the prior five years, Margaret held the position of Director of Operations … [Read more...] about Margaret A. Brennan