NCHWTC Team

Our NCHWTC staff are here to guide and teach CHW and CHW Instructor competencies and increase knowledge about relevant topics in the field. We have cultivated a diverse and knowledgeable team that brings extensive history with our local communities and experience in CHW/CHWI work. We are here to guide you through the educational process to become the best healthcare professional possible!

Learn more about each NCHWTC team member by clicking on their picture.
Ninfa Peña-Purcell, PhD, MCHES
Assistant Director
Jennifer Ramirez, MPH, CHWI
Program Manager
Catherine Catanach
Operations Support
Dinorah Martinez, Dra., CHW, CHWI
Instructor & Training Specialist
Paula Saldaña, CHW, CHWI
Instructor & Program Coordinator
Brittany Badillo, MS, CHWI
Project Coordinator