Jeanie Loper, Director
Senior Paralegal, Hicks Thomas LLP
Jeanie Loper serves as a senior paralegal at Hicks Thomas LLP, a Houston-based law firm. Ms. Loper is enthusiastic about improving patient outcomes in Houston, especially in Denver Harbor and Aldine/Northside where she maintains close involvement and community connections.
Anita E. Kadala, JD, Chair
Consultant
Anita Kadala, JD, is a consultant specializing in patent law and intellectual property for the biotechnology and medical device sectors. Previously, she served as CEO and general counsel for Ingeneron, a biotechnology company specializing in regenerative cell therapy technologies for healthcare and life-science research.
Ms. Kadala’s legal expertise is a valuable asset to Vecino Health Centers, as is her experience facilitating public-private medical ventures and negotiating contracts with major medical device and pharmaceutical companies. She brings a passion for taking an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and nonprofit project development to the board of directors.