¡Felicitaciones, 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 […]
¡Bienvenida, 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 […]
En Buenas Manos: Conozca a Nancy Wertz, enfermera registrada de 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, […]
¡Bienvenida, 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 […]
¡Bienvenida, 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 […]
Arrasando en la pasarela por una causa: Erin O’Donnell
On April 11, 2026, Erin O’Donnell, Director of Outreach and Marketing for Aprendamos Family of Services, will be Rocking the Runway for a Cause in support of Hearts for Autism. The inaugural event will help raise funds for the organization to help create inclusive opportunities for children with autism to connect, learn, and thrive alongside […]
Welcome, Jessica!
Please welcome Jessica Fernandez, Early Intervention Community Events Coordinator/Child Development Center Liaison, to the Aprendamos Family of Services team! As the Events Coordinator, she will manage structured classes designed to help children receiving early intervention services reach their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals in a group setting. During these community classes, families can expect […]
Congratulations, Marianna!
Please join us in congratulating Marianna Eanone on her promotion to Data and Intake Manager for Cariño Family Health! Marianna holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from American University and a Master’s in Health Care Administration from Grand Canyon University. She is also endorsed in Infant Mental Health as a Reflective Supervisor. Marianna has been with […]
Congratulations, Raven!
Please join us in congratulating Raven Mendoza on her recent promotion to Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Mariposa Autism Services (MASC) and Aprendamos Early Intervention! Raven previously served as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) for MASC. In her new role, she will continue to work as a BCBA while expanding her capacity to serve […]
Congratulations to the 2025 Cariño Home Visitor of the Year, Estreya Orozco!
Please join us in congratulating Estreya Orozco on being selected as the 2025 Cariño Family Health Home Visitor of the Year! Estreya began her professional journey with Cariño in July of 2023. As a local to the Mesilla Valley, Estreya was born in Las Cruces but was raised in Chaparral, NM. In 2019, she received […]
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