Learn more about the UHS team.

Peiti Alejandre
Front Desk Receptionist

Christine Andrews, MD
Executive Director
Education
University of Massachusettes Medical Center, Chief Resident, Trained in Family Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
The College of Wooster, Bachelor of Science
Areas of concentration in Women’s Health and Urgent Care
Areas of Interest
Reproductive and gynecological healthcare
Urgent Care

Barb Benedict, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Education
University of Pittsburgh – Master of Science, Health and Rehabilitation Science
Rutgers University – Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Science
Areas of interest
Eating Disorders
Sports Nutrition
Weight Management
Wellness and Nutrition

Sara Brown, RN
Registered Nurse

Athletic Trainer & Registered Nurse
Education
University of Hawaii - Master of Science, Kinesiology and Leisure ScienceCalifornia University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
Japan - Registered Nurse

Susan Clarke, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Education
The Catholic University of America - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Vivian C. Faetini, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Education
Duquesne University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Tara Johnston
Insurance & Business Operations Coordinator

Shelby Kilpatrick
Administrative Assistant

Sarah Kirkland
Front Desk Receptionist

Erica Levin
Insurance & Business Operations Coordinator

Lisa Lonchar, BSN, RN
Nurse Supervisor
Education
West Liberty State College- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Kent State University- Associate's Degree, Nursing

Julie May, BA, RN
Registered Nurse
Education
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing - RN Diploma
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Areas of Interest
Health Education

Brenda H. Miller, PA-C
Physician Assistant & Quality Improvement Coordinator
Education
King’s College Physician Assistant Program - PA-Certified
Susquehanna University - Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Areas of Interest
Reproductive and gynecological healthcare
Preventive Medicine

Annette Muller, MSN, CRNP
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Education
AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Carlow University - Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certification
Western University of Health Sciences - RN, MSN
Areas of Interest
Wellness & Prevention Education
Exercise & Nutrition
Sexual Health

Gonzalo Bird Muñoz
Health Promotion Specialiast
Areas of Interest

Devon Phalen-Patton, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
EDUCATION
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, NursingCurrently pursuing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree

Noah Riley, MPH, CHES
Health Promotion Program Director
Education
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health– Master of Public Health
University of Missouri- Bachelor of Art, Women’s and Gender Studies
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) October 2017
Areas of Interest
LGBTQIA+ Health
Health Disparities
Mental Health
Sexual Health

Wren Ritchie
Health Promotion Specialist
Areas of Interest

Lisa Schlar, MD
Medical Director
Education
University of New Mexico Family Medicine Residency, Board Certified in Family Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
Areas of Interest
Women’s Health and Gynecology
Reproductive Health
Gender Affirming Care
LGBTQIA+ Health
Mental Health and Wellness
Health Equity
Harm Reduction

Kelley Shell, MPH, MID, CHES
Assistant Director of Operations
Education
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health - Master of Public Health
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public & International Affairs - Master of International Development
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Arts, Applied Anthropology
Certified Health Education Specialist

Melissa Shipman, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Education
Community College of Allegheny County - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Lauren Tauberg, RN
Registered Nurse

Kristie Thomas, DNP, CRNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice & Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Mary Vickery
Front Desk Receptionist

Dalia Vichatt, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse

Dawnn Vith, BSN, RN, BS
Comprehensive Care Manager
Education
Ohio University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Duquesne University - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Slippery Rock University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy, Exericse Physiology, and Adapted Physical Education

Lisa Wegner, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Education
Thiel College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Photo credit: Joshua Franzos
Jenn Wilson
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Heather Yankura (Hall), MSN, CRNP
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Education
University of Pittsburgh- Master of Science, Nursing in Family Medicine, with Honors, 1st in Masters class
University of Pittsburgh- Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude & with Honors
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
LARC (Long-acting reversible contraceptive) trained
Areas of Interest
LGBTQIA+ Health
Reproductive and gynecological healthcare