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, […]
Welcome, Marisa!

Please join us in welcoming Developmental Specialist III and Eligibility Evaluator for Early Intervention, Marisa Van Dommelen, to the Aprendamos Family of Services team! Marisa, who is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, was raised in Stahmann Farms and has lived in Las Cruces for 50 years. As a three-time Aggie, she attended New Mexico State University […]
Welcome, Arlene!

Please join us in welcoming Arlene Britt to the Aprendamos Family of Services team! Arlene will serve as the Aprendamos Chief of Staff. As the Chief of Staff, Arlene will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, C-suite, and Senior Managers, acting as a key integrator, executor, and organizational leader. This role is […]