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. You can contact Patricia at:  pdurbin@gbpca.org
 

DALENE ALTAMIRANO
Executive Assistant and Grants Manager

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 Deputy 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.  You can contact Dalene at: daltamirano@gbpca.org

JENNIFER BENEDICT
Public Policy Analyst

Jennifer joined Great Basin Primary Care Association in December 2004 as the Public Policy Analyst, thus making her accountable for all policy-related issues affecting health care, both locally and nationally. Coalition development is also part of Ms. Benedict’s focus. She represents GBPCA on the Human Services Network, the Nevada Women’s Lobby, the Nevada Health Care Reform Network, the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, and the Washoe County Access to Health Care Network, among others.  Ms. Benedict’s educational background has provided her with extensive experience in research. While completing her Masters Degree, she developed a qualitative research project involving grandparents who were raising their grandchildren in order to determine how modern policies were helping or hindering their care giving efforts. The results of that project are still being used throughout New York City today.  Ms. Benedict holds her Bachelors in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno and her Masters of Science in Social Work, with an emphasis on policy, from Columbia University in the City of New York. She resides in Reno, Nevada. 
You can contact Jennifer at: jbenedict@gbpca.org.

MAGGIE CARLTON
Community Development Director

You can contact Maggie at: mcarlton@gbpca.org

MISTY LEVIS
Communications Manager

Misty joined Great Basin Primary Care Association as the Communications Manager and Information Technology Assistant who also provides service to the AccessHealth Program in Las Vegas.  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.  You can contact Misty at: mlevis@gbpca.org
 

ROBERT WHITE
MIS Director

Robert White is the MIS Director for the AccessHealth program in Las Vegas.  He is responsible for maintaining the database, hardware/software installation and upkeep, and all other IT issues around the office.  Robert enjoys hard work and helping others.  He has been able to accomplish of these by joining the AccessHealth team.  In order to see AccessHealth expand and reach out to more people, his goal is to help increase the efficiency and productivity of the program by using current technologies.  Originally from Texas, Robert grew up in a small town just outside of Houston.  After high school, he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University majoring in Management Information Systems.  You can contact Robert at:  rwhite@gbpca.org
 

LINDA CANDELARI
Southern Nevada Programs Manager

Linda serves as the Program Manager for AccessHealth and is supervising the project through expansion and sustainability.  She has been the Community Development Associate at Great Basin Primary Care Association since September 2003. 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.  GBPCA hosts several major events for which Linda serves as coordinator 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.  Linda now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband, Gene.  You can contact Linda at:  lcandelari@gbpca.org
 

KAREN STITT
CFO

Karen has been involved with Great Basin Primary Care Association since 1995 at its inception.  She currently serves as the CFO for the organization and has responsibility for all accounting and financial reporting, federal financial reporting and financial oversight of the various programs of GBPCA.  Ms. Stitt served for twelve years as a senior manager with Kafoury, Armstrong & Company (the largest local CPA firm in Nevada) specializing in healthcare and nonprofit audits, cost report preparation and consulting.  Ms. Stitt has served as a consultant to various not-for-profit organizations as a volunteer for over 20 years.  Ms. Stitt holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University.  She has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant since 1980.  She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants.  For the last 16 years, Ms. Stitt has lived in Reno, Nevada with her husband.  You can contact Karen at: kstitt@gbpca.org
 

ZULMA MUNOZ
Quality Assurance and Provider Relations Administrator, AccessHealth Program

Zulma serves the program as the Provider Relations Administrator and ensures quality of service to all our members.  Her healthcare background has added a high degree of coordination with all our provider network including extensive experience in our hospital systems.  She is a 13 year resident of Las Vegas, originally from Southern California.  Zulma is well respected by her colleagues and the Las Vegas community.  She is known for her strong work ethic, and volunteer work in the Latino Community.  In her spare time, Zulma enjoys reading and keeping in touch with family and friends.  Zulma is a single mother of two children and proudly accepts the challenges of motherhood and climbing the ladder of professional success.  You can contact Zulma at:  zmunoz@gbpca.org
 

JESSICA THOMAS
Enrollment and Referral Specialist, AccessHealth Program

Jessica serves as our Enrollment and Referral Specialist and is an 18 year native of the Las Vegas area. She has seen many changes over the years in Las Vegas. Jessica has been with Access Health for 4 months where she started as an Administrative Assistant before climbing to her present position. She comes to Access Health with many years of customer service in the casino industry ranging from hotel guest services, casino marketing to VIP services at the world famous Las Vegas Hilton. Jessica’s ambition and dedication to great customer service makes her a great asset to AccessHealth.  Jessica enjoys here new home and co-workers at Access Health and looks forward to many years to come within the company.  You can contact Jessica at:  jthomas@gbpca.org
 

MAYRA CHAVEZ
Administrative Assistant, AccessHealth Program

Mayra is an 8 year resident of the Las Vegas area and recently joined AccessHealth as the Administrative Assistant.  Having worked in Human Resources for the MGM Mirage properties, Mayra comes to AccessHealth with many years of experience in customer service.  Mayra’s dedication to customer service and helping others is what makes her a great asset to the AccessHealth team.  Mayra is a single mother of a 16 month old and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family.  You can contact Mayra at:  mchavez@gbpca.org