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Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team

The Native American Health Center has built a thriving and sustainable health care delivery system grounded in traditional Native culture. We are proud to be a Native-led organization with a strong and diverse leadership team.

Board of Directors

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Lee Davenport

  • Chair
  • Tribal Affiliation: Sac-N-Fox
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Yvette Torres

  • Vice Chair
  • Tribal Affiliation: Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community & Klamath
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Carmen Foghorn

  • Treasurer
  • Tribal Affiliation: Isleta Pueblo & Navajo
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Nona Claypool

  • Secretary
  • Tribal Affiliation: Minicoujou Cheyenne River Lakota
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Noah Gallo, MBA

  • Board Member
  • Tribal Affiliation: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
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Gino Barichello

  • Board Member
  • Tribal Affiliation: Mvskoke Nation

Executive Leadership Team

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Natalie Aguilera, MPA

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Tribal Affiliation: Choctaw
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Anjuli Piya, MD

  • Chief Medical Officer
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Utaka Springer, PhD

  • Chief Behavioral Health Officer
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Utaka Springer, PhD

Chief Behavioral Health Officer

License: 24965

Expiration Date: 10/31/25

Background: I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PhD) from the University of Florida, where I gained extensive training in clinical assessment, research, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

What inspires you? I’m inspired daily by the incredible resilience of the people I work with—both my clients and colleagues—who strive to flourish despite adversity. Their determination and strength energize me and fuel my commitment to support them every step of the way.

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Benjamin Lee, DDS

  • Chief Dental Officer
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Benjamin Lee, DDS

Chief Dental Officer

My Pronouns: He/Him/His

Languages I Speak: English, Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese)

Education and Experience: University of California, San Francisco (Doctor of Dental Surgery); University of California, Berkeley (BA)

What inspired me to become a Dentist: I chose to embark on a career in dentistry because it allows me to assist patients in addressing their oral health issues, which could lead to improvement in their overall well-being and quality of life. Additionally, this field offers the chance to educate individuals on effective dental care practices, empowering them to maintain their oral health.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): I chose to work at NAHC because I believe in NAHC’s mission and commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare to our community. Additionally, NAHC is my employer of choice because it genuinely values its employees, treating us with respect, honesty, and appreciation.

Omoniyi Omotoso, MD staff thumbnail

Omoniyi Omotoso, MD

  • Medical Director
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Elvia Guevara

  • Director of Medical Operations
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Chirag Patel

  • Director of Planning & Development
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Dallas Wahpepah

  • Community Wellness Site Director
  • Tribal Affiliation: Kickapoo, Sac and Fox, Ojibwe
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Ana Noriega, RDA

  • Site Director, San Francisco
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Atziri Rodriguez, MPH

  • Director of School-Based Health Care
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Eulalia Valerio

  • Member Services Director
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo, Apache, Cherokee, and Azteca