Leadership
Daniel Montez
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Montez founded Vecino Health Centers with local pastors in the Houston community of Denver Harbor in 2001. At that time, most 20,000 residents had limited access to medical care and were resorting to emergency rooms for basic healthcare needs.
Enjoli Benitez, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Enjoli Benitez leads the medical staff of Vecino Health Centers. Having spent the majority of her career at Vecino, she brings to the position a strong commitment to quality standards and a passion for community health advocacy.
Juan Olivares, Jr., MD
Director of Pediatrics
Dr. Juan Olivares leads pediatrics at Vecino Health Centers. His accomplished background includes a long-term commitment to pediatric medicine, addressing the health disparities of underserved populations.
Kathleen O'Shaughnessy
Chief Financial Officer
Kathleen O’Shaughnessy brings nearly three decades of expertise in healthcare and grant accounting to Vecino Health Centers’ leadership team. She fosters collaboration across the organization and with community partners.
Clara Rosenzweig, M.Ed.
Director of Counseling Services
Clara Rosenzeweig’s bilingual and bicultural background in counseling and behavioral health has been instrumental in establishing services to meet the needs of Vecino Health Center patients.
Sharon Anderson, MD
Associate Director, Houston Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program
Dr. Sharon Anderson serves as associate director for Houston Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, housed at Vecino’s Denver Harbor Family Clinic.
Karen Baker-Sonier, MBA
Director of Operations
Karen Baker-Sonier brings a strong commitment to innovative leadership and more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration, including ten years of front-end operations.
Alix CaDavid, MA
Director of Program Development
Alix CaDavid leads Vecino’s efforts to increase capacity and enhance services via grant projects and program partnerships. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the position.
Deepa Narayanareddy, RT, MR, MBA
Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI)
Deepa Narayanareddy oversees facility-wide operations related to quality assurance, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives.
Phil Solis
Human Resources Administrator
Phil Solis brings many years of human resources experience from various business segments, including the engineering, retail, and healthcare industries.
In Memoriam: Dan (Daniel) Gillett, Information Technology Director
We honor the life and legacy of our colleague and friend, Dan Gillett. Dan joined Vecino Health Centers in May 2010 and was an integral part of the organization until his untimely passing in July 2024. His dedication, expertise, and kindness touched everyone who worked with him. Dan’s spirit and contributions will forever be a part of Vecino Health Centers.