BRHPC Community Programs

Sharon Alveranga-Jones joined BRHPC 16 years ago as an Administrative Assistant. Her ambition, drive, and craving for knowledge led her to pursue a BA in Health Administration and, further, MBA – Master’s in Business Administration. She now holds the well-deserved position of Housing Program Director. Sharon has worked on the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Program since its inception in 2008. She is dedicated to her work, displays leadership qualities, and performs her duties with zeal and proficiency. These positive attributes awarded her the BRHPC Outstanding Leadership Award in July 2021. Congratulation Sharon, we are rooting for your continued success!

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Diana Lara is from Bogotá, Colombia. She is a foreign registered nurse since 1997 with experience in pediatrics. Diana moved to the United States back in 2001 pursuing her dreams. She became an International Board Lactation Certified (IBCLC) in 2006 and worked as a breastfeeding counselor in the WIC office. She is passionate about supporting moms in their breastfeeding journey. Diana also worked for the Healthy Start program at Memorial HealthcareSystem, and later became a Registered Nurse home visitor with the Nurse-Family Partnership program. Her charismatic personality and a good sense of humor added to her experience and made her the right fit for the supervising position. She is excited to start in her new role as the program manager to continue delivering the program with fidelity to the model and supporting her team of nurses to provide the best care to the families they reach.

 

Client was a referral from Ohio relocating to Broward County. First contact was through virtual visits and mom did not seem as engaged in the program. The breakthrough was during the first in-person visit. At this time the mom confessed that she really wants to be a good mom to her child. The nurse considered this confession as a strength to encourage the mom to collaborate on education and improvements.