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Cristina Kim
May 13, 2026
Cristina Kim, NP, is a nurse practitioner in Chula Vista, CA. Bilingual in Spanish, she provides compassionate, intersectional care and connects families with resources. She plans to use the training to educate peers, promote community screenings, and expand awareness about mental health management through outreach and advocacy.
Read ArticleDana Bernbach
May 13, 2026
Dana Bernbach, NP, is a pediatric nurse practitioner at an FQHC in South Dartmouth, MA, where the majority of her patients face intersectional barriers to care in addition to challenges like food insecurity and trauma. She is committed to providing care to patients regardless of their background and will use her REACH training to support
Read ArticleElizabeth Featherstone
May 13, 2026
Elizabeth Featherstone, NP, is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Clearwater, FL. She is passionate about providing communicative and compassionate care for her patients, many of whom rely on Medicaid. With her REACH training, she plans to educate the other providers in her practice about the importance of early assessment and management of mental health concerns.
Read ArticleEmily Picciola
May 13, 2026
Emily Picciola, MD, is a pediatrician at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, where she cares for children with diverse needs, including many with autism. She also teaches residents who will go on to practice primary care in rural Louisiana. With her REACH training, she plans to train residents on
Read ArticleAlison McGrorty-Crotts
May 13, 2026
Alison McGrorty-Crotts, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician in Dresher, PA, where she cares for vulnerable communities. She founded a dignity-preserving “market” at her clinic where any patient can access free food, hygiene products, and more basic needs, and she hopes to use her REACH training to promote whole-child health and educate colleagues on integrating behavioral
Read ArticleHaley Dorsett
May 13, 2026
Haley Dorsett, NP, is a family nurse practitioner providing pediatric primary care in a mobile health clinic serving rural South Texas. Many of her patients face behavioral health challenges and have limited access to specialized care. With her REACH training, she plans to implement evidence-based strategies to improve early identification and management of common conditions,
Read ArticleAmanda Burrage
May 13, 2026
Amanda Burrage, MD, is a pediatrician working at a tribal health care facility on the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, AZ. More than 95% of her patients are Native American families facing geographic and systemic barriers to access. With her REACH training, she hopes to reduce the need for external referrals and increase in-house support
Read ArticleHali Nguyen
May 13, 2026
Hali Nguyen, MD, is a pediatrician in Irving, TX, where she provides care to under- or uninsured patients, many who also have language barriers. With her REACH training, she hopes to ensure that her patients receive more timely and equitable care, and also mentor fellow residents in managing common mental health concerns.
Read ArticleAnabella Torres
May 13, 2026
Anabella Torres, MD, is a pediatrician in Port Orange, FL, prioritizing her patients privacy and respect when it comes to sensitive concerns like mental health. Multilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole, she hopes to use her training to empower her patients with more choice and access.
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