Rooted in Compassion: The Origins of Aprendamos with Bryan Tierney
As one of the co-founders of Direct Therapy Services and one of six original shareholders for both the Direct Therapy Services and Aprendamos Family of Services organizations, Bryan Tierney has played a pivotal role in the Aprendamos journey. Originally from Massachusetts, Bryan attended Westfield State University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. […]
A Full Circle: Emili Esparza’s Journey with Aprendamos
Emili Esparza never imagined that a childhood memory would one day become the foundation of her life’s purpose. At just three years old, Emili was enrolled in speech therapy, a service that was offered by the Aprendamos Early Intervention program. Although she doesn’t recall every detail, this one memory has always stayed with her—a kind […]
16 Years of Leading with Integrity: Celina Garcia’s Aprendamos Story
In August 2009, Celina Garcia was approached to join the Aprendamos Family of Services organization. Celina had a unique perspective on the company’s leadership and vision, as she once served as the supervisor for Aprendamos CEO Abel Covarrubias during their time working at CORE Rehab. “Celina would always have to keep me on track and […]
Creating a Foundation of Care: The Early Days of Aprendamos with Danny Palma
Every great organization starts with a story—and for Aprendamos, that story begins with a New Mexico native who had a deep passion for helping people live fuller, more empowered lives. Meet Danny Palma, the founder of Direct Therapy Services (DTS) and one of the many driving forces behind Aprendamos Family of Services. Born and raised […]
A Reflection on Growth and Community with Veronica Jurney
Eight years ago, Veronica Jurney, a Licensed Health and Life Insurance Broker, began providing benefits consulting services to Aprendamos Family of Services. At first, it was simply a professional partnership, but over time, the relationship grew into something much more personal and meaningful. As she got to know Aprendamos and the people behind it, Veronica […]
Rooted in Community: Celebrating 20 Years of Aprendamos with Abel Covarrubias
The Aprendamos Family of Services origin story has an unlikely beginning. It started in 1973 when our CEO and Founder, Abel Covarrubias, was born into a farming family in the North Valley. Abel’s parents immigrated from Mexico, a country they loved, to “live the American dream.” Abel’s father, José, joined the Bracero Program, where he […]
Brenda Miranda’s Journey: 10 Years of Impact and leadership
As we celebrate 20 years of Aprendamos Family of Services, we are proud to highlight another incredible leader and team member, Brenda Miranda, who has been part of our story for more than a decade. Brenda’s journey is one of heart, dedication, and a deep commitment to the children and families we serve. Finding Her […]
An Early Intervention Success Story: Helping Adri Reach Her Full Potential
When Adrianna was born in 2022, she went through all of the basic screenings that newborns undergo. It was during these routine tests that her parents discovered she was born with bilateral hearing loss. “The hearing test set off a red flag to have her evaluated to see if there was anything else that might […]
Still Learning, Still Loving: Dolores Ramos’ 17-Year Journey with Aprendamos
In 2007, Dolores Ramos joined Aprendamos Family of Services as a Billing Specialist — a role she continues to hold today with pride and dedication. Over the years, her path at Aprendamos has been anything but routine. Early in her career, she expanded her impact beyond the office by becoming an infant massage instructor, spending […]
14 Years of Growth, Support, and Resilience: Noah’s Story
When Noah was a toddler, his grandmother Dolores—affectionately known as Gamma—was at a doctor’s appointment with him at First Step when a team from Aprendamos noticed something. They gently approached her and asked a few questions. “That’s how we first heard about Aprendamos,” she shared. From that moment on, the journey began. Noah was referred […]
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