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and is a current member of the Illinois Society for Advance Practice Nursing. Tara is eager to work with

empowering his patients to make the best decisions for themselves. Outside of work, JaMauri enjoys watching

relationships with patients and is committed to advocating for health justice while providing her patients with

Academy of Family Physicians. Dr Govas’ passion for patient advocacy goes far beyond the health center

Ceymone can be found playing pickleball, going for runs, spending time with family, and trying out new

health center and saw firsthand the critical need for accessible primary care. Madelyn appreciates being

enjoys working with his team to provide quality care for children as they grow. He is dedicated to helping

College of Human Medicine where she was selected for the Leadership in Underserved Medicine program. Dr

Lina Riaz earned her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Concordia University and is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Lina is committed to providing accessible, high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families from all backgrounds. She believes everyone deserves compassionate care, regardless of their circumstances and is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of her community. Outside of work, Lina enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and trying new restaurants. She is fluent in Urdu.  

about serving her community and advocating for vulnerable populations, ensuring that all patients

Chelsea Schroeder-Lozada earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Michigan. She is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the American Nurses Association, Michigan Council of Nurse Practice, and the Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing. Chelsea is passionate about partnering with communities to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that empowers her patients to take an active role in their health. Additionally, she is deeply interested in global health and completed her doctoral project within HIV positive communities in the Dominican Republic. When not at work, Chelsea enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling.  

that they are empowered to make the best decisions for their health and well-being. Outside of work, Mario

Zehra Kanji-Ghaziani received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Family Medicine at DePaul University and also holds a Masters of Science in Nursing. She is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prior to receiving her doctorate, Zehra was a labor and delivery nurse. She is committed to providing patient-centered, holistic, and equitable care to all her patients. Zehra is drawn to community health care because she wants to ensure that all members of her community have access to care. When not at work, Zehra enjoys spending time with her husband, Esmael, and their dog, Railey. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Dr. David Richards received his medical degree at Ohio State University and completed his residency at Rutgers University-Newark in New Jersey. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Richards has experience working in FQHCs and believes it to be the most rewarding work a physician can do. His philosophy of care is to use evidence-based medicine to help patients achieve the highest level of health possible. Dr. Richards has a special interest in treating opioid and alcohol use disorder. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and spending time with his family.

Reema Shah earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She is a Board-certified physician through the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Shah was drawn to work at a community health center because she believes that everyone deserves access to quality, patient-centered care. As a pediatrician, Dr. Shah works to empower families to make medical decisions that improve their overall health and well-being. Outside of work, Dr. Shah enjoys traveling, spending time with new friends, and exploring new restaurants.