Meet the Staff

Janie has been a medical provider at MarillacHealth since 2021. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Wichita State University in 2017. She then completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University in 2020.  Prior to her nursing career, she served in the United States Air Force. She is very excited about her new role at Tiger Wellness Center and is passionate about providing exceptional medical care to students and staff at Grand Junction High School.  She is committed to health education and is eager to promote wellness within the school.  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and playing the cello. 

 Heather received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2018 at the University of South Dakota. In July of 2023, she moved to Grand Junction with her partner and their goldendoodle. She joined Marillac in October of 2023 with the intent to give back to the local community. She is passionate about patient education and excited to work with the students and faculty of Grand Junction High School. Outside of dentistry, Heather is a lover of the outdoors, plants, animals, yoga, art, live music, and trying new things!  

 Megan joined MarillacHealth in October 2024. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduated from Fordham University, in Bronx, NY with a focus on clinical social work and addiction treatment. She specializes in compound trauma and behavioral therapy. Megan has a background working with youth corrections, substance abuse, family medicine, adults with disabilities, children, and families. She enjoys working in an interdisciplinary team providing high quality care to her community. When Megan isn’t working, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family. 

Andrea has been a registered medical assistant for 9 years and has been with MarillacHealth since 2022. She holds a Medical Assisting – Associate of Occupational Studies Degree and is a certified phlebotomy technician. Andrea is a Texas native but has now been in Grand Junction for 11 years and loves the West Slope.  She enjoys working with students and the community and is happy to be at the Tiger Wellness Center. Outside of work, she loves spending time in the outdoors with her three children and two dogs.

 Patricia joined MarillacHealth in January 2025. She goes by Trish and has been working in the mental health field for 16 years. Trish has worked alongside individuals who are working on their recovery in addictions and mental health. She has the belief that “you are strong, resilient, and can overcome anything…. look at you now; you are still standing”. Trish graduated from Mesa State College, now Colorado Mesa University, in 2009 with a bachelor’s in psychology. She received her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health from Adams State University in 2014 where she was in the honor’s society. Trish is a mom, wife and proud community member. Trish enjoys the outdoors and is a bit of a Star Wars fan. Trish has worked in various settings in the community and is thankful for the opportunity to walk beside you in your path to recovery.