PATRICIA DURBIN
Executive Director

Patricia serves as Executive Director of Great Basin Primary Care Association and has responsibility for implementation of GBPCA’s long-range and short-term goals.  As the Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Durbin has responsibilities for administration, program oversight, and all aspects of management of this non-profit agency.  She has been instrumental in the development and operations of many of the PCA’s special projects including one of the first successful dental clinics in an underserved rural area of Nevada as well as the design and implementation of this Specialty Care Network for the working uninsured in Las Vegas.  Ms. Durbin is a graduate of the 2007 Johnson & Johnson/UCLA Executive Healthcare Program.  She maintains her permanent home in Carson City, Nevada.

DALENE ALTAMIRANO
Director of Operations

Dalene joined Great Basin Primary Care Association in October 2003 as Assistant to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer.  Dalene also serves as office and facility manager for GBPCA’s Carson City office as well as coordinates with satellite locations in Reno, Yerington and Las Vegas.  She assists the CFO in accounting and human resources for the agency, and the Executive Director in support of program operations.  Prior to Great Basin Primary Care Association Dalene worked for Western Nevada Development District as Executive Assistant to the Director from July 2001 to October 2003.  From October 1991 through June 2001 Dalene held numerous positions in a fast-paced environments assisting upper management. She attended Career College of Northern Nevada from 11/1989 through 12/1991.  Dalene resides in Reno, Nevada. 

MISTY LEVIS
IT Director

Misty joined Great Basin Primary Care Association as the Communications Manager and Information Technology Assistant.  Misty is responsible for maintaining over 30 individual computer systems and 3 small business servers in four locations across the state including all aspects of hardware and software procurement, set-up, maintenance and installations.  She is often found with a phone to her ear lending technical assistance to staff, members and associates utilizing the high tech environment that has paved the way in networking Nevada’s safety-net and the PCA’s vast collection of publications, analysis, meeting management and advocacy tools.  Ms. Levis is in the process of developing an in-service training program especially designed to assist staff in the customized applications of the Association.

JUDI CORRADO
Clinical Training and Technical Assistance

Judi joined the GBPCA team in October of 2008.  She brings her knowledge and extensive work experience to serve as Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator.  She has served in healthcare settings in both the private and public sector in Georgia, California and Nevada.  Judi has a degree in Medical Record Science from the Medical College of Georgia and a Master’s in Health Administration from Chapman University.  Judi and her husband reside in Carson City, Nevada. 

LINDA CANDELARI
Program Director

Linda joined Great Basin Primary Care Association in September of 2003 as the Community Development Associate, and is currently the Program Director for Great Basin Primary Care Association.  During this time, Linda served as the Coordinator for the Public Health Preparedness Project and in a support capacity for several programs and projects including collaborative ventures as well as development of new oral health access points.  Linda also assists in the coordination of several major events hosted by GBPCA, including a biannual Access to Care Symposium bringing into dialogue safety-net organizations and agencies from across the state and Safety-net Provider Days which facilitates education and advocacy with the Nevada Legislators. 

MAGGIE CARLTON
Community Development Director

NICOLE CIBRIAN
Administrative Assistant

Nicole joined Great Basin Primary Care Association’s Administrative Assistant.  Prior to her employment with Great  Basin Nicole worked as a Financial Educator at Wells Fargo Bank in Reno, Nevada.  Nicole is a contagious team player who possesses excellent customer service and organizational skills and is able to communicate effectively both on a personal and business level.  Nicole is currently working on her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.  In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, reading and spending time with her two children.