Dancing Through Life: Alijah’s Story of Joy and Growth
Some of life’s most meaningful moments happen when we slow down, celebrate the little victories, and see the world through a different perspective. For eight-year-old Alijah, those moments often involve music, dancing, laughter, and sharing his happiness with the people around him. With a personality that brings smiles wherever he goes, Alijah has a special […]
Hope, Growth, and Endless Possibility: Kerry Palma-Szalay’s Aprendamos Story
Professionally, Kerry Palma-Szalay, Speech-Language Pathologist, has always worked to develop solutions. . As a professional who worked with adults with developmental disabilities, she also shared the Direct Therapy Services team’s view that if they could reach children and families earlier, they could potentially change the course of their clients’ lives. She became part of the […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Aprendamos While Focusing on the Future: Patrick Grooms
As someone born and raised in Las Cruces, Patrick Grooms has witnessed just how quickly our community has grown and evolved. His career in financial services began in 2006, shortly after graduating from New Mexico State University with undergraduate degrees in Finance and Human Resource Management. After graduation, Patrick moved away from home to work […]
Twenty Years of Caring for Our Community: Dr. Jana Williams
Dr. Jana Williams is a familiar figure in our community. As a practicing pediatrician in Las Cruces, Dr. Williams has been integral to the health and wellness of infants and children for the last twenty-four years. Her journey began in South Carolina, where she was born and raised. Dr. Williams attended undergraduate and medical school […]
Reflecting on 20 Years of Impact: Dr. Terra Winter, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
As the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, Dr. Terra Winter has had the privilege of building relationships with many people who are making a difference in our region. Terra was selected to lead the organization back in 2016 and immediately got to work, learning from her board members and […]
A Family’s Ten Year Journey with Aprendamos: Gail’s Story
Gail and her family were first referred to Aprendamos in 2015 when they were given custody of their grandchildren. Soon after, the Aprendamos Early Intervention program became a regular part of their lives. For ten years, they received regular services through the organization, with one of their grandchildren still receiving early intervention services today. “During […]
Celebrating an Early Intervention Wee Warrior: Ryder Plante’s Journey
Camille Plante, CEO & Founder for The Wee Warriors Project, was first introduced to Aprendamos Family of Services in 2014. As the mom of a premature infant, her journey and story are unique. At just 23 weeks into her pregnancy, Camille gave birth to her son, Ryder. Born weighing a mere 640 grams—which translates to […]
Where Passion Meets Parenthood: Lindy Matthews’ Aprendamos Story
Most people are familiar with Lindy Matthews because of her role as Human Resources Manager for Aprendamos Family of Services. As the first team member new employees meet and the leading force behind the company’s employee recruitment efforts, she is well known in the community for her work with the organization. But what many people […]
Looking Back on 20 Years of Aprendamos: Dean Palma’s Story
Dean Palma, Occupational Therapist, remembers vividly when the call came in to join the team that was, back then, just comprised of Direct Therapy Services. At the time, he was living in St. Cloud, Minnesota, after serving in the military. Shortly after he was medically discharged, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota to study […]
A Shared Vision for Las Cruces: Debbie Moore Reflects on 20 Years of Aprendamos
When Debbie Moore joined the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce team as their new CEO in 2016, she quickly began making the rounds to meet local business leaders. During this time, she was introduced to Abel Covarrubias, Aprendamos Family of Services CEO. “I learned about his family and Aprendamos, and it was a joy […]
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