Meet Our Team.

The Claris team is a diverse group that loves our clients, our service offerings, and working with each other a whole lot.

The Faces of Claris Health

Talitha Phillips

CEO

Originally introduced to Claris Health as a client, Talitha has now served as the CEO for sixteen years and is in charge of vision casting, leadership, organizational development, and fundraising.

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Emily Keith

VP of Operations

Emily oversees the personnel and overall operations of the clinics and support programs. She also created Claris Health's sexual health education program called Reality Check.

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Miranda Vatterott

Client Services Director

Miranda is responsible for the ongoing emotional and practical support of patients at Claris Health Inglewood.

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Stacie Wolcott, NP, CNM

Clinic Director

Stacie splits her time as a nurse midwife at UCLA and as the Clinic Director of Claris Health. She oversees patient services and cares for the women and families visiting the clinics.

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Dr. Carla Janzen, MD

Medical Director

After peripheral involvement for many years, Dr. Janzen became Claris Health's Medical Director in 2016. She reviews all medical records and mentors the medical staff.

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Summer McBride

Assistant Program Director

Summer assists with running the Parenting Program by educating, encouraging and supporting new parents.

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Niki Woolsey

Parenting Program Director

Niki runs the Parenting Program by educating, encouraging, and supporting new parents.

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Nancy John

Client Services Director

Nancy is responsible for the ongoing emotional and practical support of patients at Claris Health West LA.

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Nairi Jeppson, RN

Charge Nurse

Abby Clausing, RN

Nurse Manager

After joining Claris staff on an over seas trip to Uganda, Abby became the Nurse Manager. She assists the Clinic Director in overseeing patient services and caring for the women and families visiting the clinics.

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Jessica Chow

Marketing Manager

Jessica is responsible for all marketing projects, as well as web design, social media, newsletters and in-house content.

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Stacy Williams

Outreach Manager

Stacy oversees all community partnerships with social service providers, medical clinics, governmental agencies and faith-based organizations as well assists with donor development and fundraising events.

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Meghan Harris

Reality Check Director

Meghan oversees Reality Check's curriculum, speakers, satellites, and venues. She is passionate about helping youth and young adults navigate life with purpose and integrity.

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Monica Mendez

Spanish Speaker Coordinator

Monica understands firsthand the need for parental health & educational programs as she translates for fellow parents in her parenting class.

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Lisa Craig

LMFT & Clinical Supervisor

Denise Middleton

LMFT

Ali Cole

Advancement Manager

Ali oversees all donor relations and fundraising initiatives.

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Mary Katherine Bailey

Executive Assistant

Mary Katherine provides overall support and assistance to the Executive staff.

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Board of Directors

Peter Kingston, President
Talitha Phillips, CEO
Brian Lee, Treasurer
Anna Park Esq., Secretary
Amen Bains, Member
Dr. Olivia Crookes, Member
Laura Dufour, R.N, Member
Keith Orso Esq., Member
Andrea Regalado, Member

Board of Trustees

Bill & Theresa Armour
Dr. Bob & Leslie Hamilton
Patricia Heaton
Robert & JoAnn Klein
Marc & Tegra Little
Christine Martinez
Christine Metzler
Seth Mitchell
Chris & Tracie Shepard
Craig Tschudi
Christa Workman, Esq.