Leadership

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Human Resources Administrator

Phil Solis brings many years of human resources experience from various business segments, including the engineering, retail, and healthcare industries.