Welcome, Cynthia!
After nearly three years with Aprendamos Family of Services, Cynthia Perez is stepping into a new leadership role as Director of Mental Health Services for our Alegria Family Counseling program. Cynthia has a strong foundation of experience, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Since joining Aprendamos, […]
Congratulations, Inez!
When Inez joined Aprendamos Family of Services in May 2025 as Program Manager for Cariño Family Health, she knew she was stepping into work that had the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Since then, her journey has been filled with opportunities to grow, collaborate, and contribute to […]
Congratulations, Crystal Gosseck-Salazar!
Please join us in congratulating Crystal Gosseck-Salazar on her new role as Co-Director of Aprendamos Early Intervention! Crystal steps into this leadership position after spending the past year serving as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). During that time, one of the most meaningful parts of her work has been witnessing the milestones achieved by […]
Welcome, Freddy Bolanos!
Please join us in welcoming Freddy Bolanos, Payer Operations and Revenue Integrity Manager, to Aprendamos Family of Services! Freddy brings nearly 18 years of experience across health care and behavioral health, including approximately 11 years in Medicaid managed care. Most recently, he worked in external provider relations in New Mexico. Throughout his career, Freddy has […]
Congratulations, Sarah!
Please join us in congratulating Sarah Triplett on her promotion to Apprenticeship Coordinator for Mariposa Autism Service Center (MASC)! Sarah joined Aprendamos Family of Services in November 2024 as a part-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) before transitioning into a full-time role in August 2025. Since joining the MASC team, she has had the opportunity […]
Congratulations, Gabrielle Rodriguez!
Please join us in congratulating Gabrielle Rodriguez on her new role as Co-Director of Mariposa Autism Service Center! Gabrielle has built a long history with Aprendamos Family of Services, beginning her journey with the organization in 2013 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). After five years with Aprendamos, she later returned in 2023, bringing her […]
Congratulations, Angel Salazar!
Please join us in congratulating Angel Salazar on her new role as Co-Director of Mariposa Autism Service Center! Angel’s journey with Mariposa Autism Service Center began in 2017 when she joined the team as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while building strong relationships […]
Congratulations, Martha!
Please join us in congratulating Martha Contreras on stepping into her new role as an New Hire Trainer with Mariposa Autism Service Center and Aprendamos Family of Services. For the past three years, Martha has served as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working directly with children and families while building meaningful relationships and gaining hands-on […]
Welcome, Alex!
Please join us in welcoming Alex Garibay, RN, BSN, to the Cariño Family Health team! In her role, Alex will serve as a Registered Nurse for Cariño’s Nurse Family Partnership Program. As a local Las Cruces native, Alex attended NMSU and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017. Shortly after, she began […]
In Good Hands: Meet Nancy Wertz, Registered Nurse for Cariño Family Health
Meet Nancy Wertz, Registered Nurse for the Cariño Family Health Nurse Family Partnership Program! Originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Nancy graduated from the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, David, and embarked on a 20-year journey with the Air Force. “I worked in many areas of nursing, […]
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