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Seven months after her father passed away from a heart attack, Mickie went to a 9Health Fair. Her blood screening results indicated that her cholesterol levels were high. She went to her doctor who referred her to a cardiologist. An angiogram showed a partial blockage in her artery. Since then, she has made important changes in her life – she is on medication, receives regular checkups and goes to 9Health Fair every year - except last year to attend her son’s wedding! She believes 9Health Fair helped save her life and prevented her from suffering a heart attack like her father.
Mickie O.
9Health Fair participant
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"My mom and I went to the 2006 9Health Fair at Aims Community College in Greeley, CO. I hadn't been feeling well so my sister-in-law urged me to go.We went on a Sunday, and that Tuesday I got a call from a nurse who informed me that my thyroid level was less than .01 and that I needed to contact my doctor. I did so right away and had further tests run. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid and through additional tests, learned that I was suffering from Graves’s disease. Had I not gone to the 9Health Fair, I believe I still would have been seeking help. I am feeling so much better and on the way to recovery. Thank you 9Health Fair staff and volunteers!!!"
Terri Thomas, Loveland CO
9Health Fair participant
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9HEALTH FAIR Staff
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Becky Aragon
Becky supports the President and CEO as Executive Assistant. She also provides administrative support to the Development, Communications and Special Event departments. Prior to 9Health Fair she worked at Morris Animal Foundation as an Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Development. A native of Pueblo, she has also lived in Southern California prior to returning to Denver five years ago. Time away from work is usually spent camping and fishing in our beautiful Colorado mountains.
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Margarita Archibeque
Margarita is the Director of Client Services for 9Health Fair. In this position, Margarita manages the logistics between 9Health Fair and its new and existing statewide sites. She also develops and maintains relationships and communication with the volunteers who coordinate 9Health Fairs in their communities.
Margarita moved to Colorado in 1998 from her hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated with a B.S in Psychology and an M.S. in Community Health Education from the University of New Mexico. She has over 10 years of experience in cancer research, research administration and planning and evaluating community health programs.
In addition to her passion of reaching out to communities to promote good health, Margarita also has a passion for cooking, dancing and traveling.
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Cindy Belz, RN, NP, MBA
Cindy is the Director of Health and Wellness for 9Health Fair. She is responsible for the Medical Department, which maintains the medical integrity of the Community and Classroom health fairs. Cindy works closely with our Medical Advisory Committee and other volunteer health professionals to develop 9Health Fair protocols to uphold our endorsements from the Colorado Nurses Association, Colorado Medical Society and the Colorado Health and Hospital Association. She is a member of the Colorado Nurses Association, DNA 30 Advanced Practice Nurses and a member of the Disability Management Employer Coalition. A Colorado native, Cindy enjoys scuba diving, camping, walking and reading.
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Stacey Brake
Stacey is a Registered Nurse in the Health and Wellness Department at 9Health Fair. In this role, Stacey helps with the organization's medical programs, including managing our IEC program and following up with 9Health Fair participants to discuss their blood results.
Prior to 9Health Fair, Stacey was a travel nurse and most recently worked at Rose Medical Center in the float pool and on the orthopedic unit as a staff nurse. She graduated from ASU in Tempe with a BSN degree, and left Arizona to be a travel nurse specializing in cardiac, oncology and medical/surgical nursing.
Stacey grew up in New Mexico but planted herself in Denver after traveling here as a nurse and falling in love with the area. She loves running and enjoys anything outdoors such as hiking and skiing. Any chance she gets, she travels...especially to places near an ocean!
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Angie Devlin
As the Director of Communications for the 9Health Fair, Angie is responsible for the organization’s public communications activities. Prior to joining the 9Health Fair, Angie was an independent communications consultant and supported organizations involved in education, renewable energy and technology. She also managed media relations and marketing activities for global, high-tech corporations. She is a native of Colorado and has a B.A. degree in Technical Journalism and Public Relations from Colorado State University.
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Rory Donaldson
“No gift is ever too big, or too small,” says Rory Donaldson, Director of Development for 9Health Fair. “My background includes a lot of time in the woods with Outward Bound, I can teach virtually anyone to read, ride a bicycle, and I have spent years raising money for projects that interest me. I am a fitness athlete, have three fascinating boys, a wonderful wife, and a little black dog named Sam. I have joined 9Health Fair to help with all aspects of fundraising, grants, individual giving, planned giving… One of my main goals is developing new grant opportunities in cooperation with other non-profits and look forward to your ideas. My favorite book is Your Disgusting Head by Dr. and Mr. Doris Haggis-On-Whey and hope for deep collaboration with their health institute. I may be reached directly at 303-996-0982. Thank you.
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Bobbie Dougherty
Bobbie Dougherty is a registered nurse in the Health and Wellness Department. Bobbie has been with the 9Health Fair for over 20 years both as a volunteer and as an employee. Her nursing experiences include, the ICU, surgery, rehab, and school nursing. Bobbie is on the board of directors for Lalmba, a non- profit organization with medical clinics and orphanages is Africa. Her hobbies include enjoying life traveling with her husband, Pat, to visit their five children worldwide.
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Becky Duran
As the Administrative Assistant for 9Health Fair, Becky supports all members of the 9Health Fair team. Her previous work experience includes Administrative and Development support at the Denver Zoo and at The Next Level Church. She is excited be a part of the 9Health Fair team as her gifting and talents are a perfect match for the 9Health Fair mission and purpose. In her free time Becky enjoys spending time with her family and friends, arts and crafts, volunteering with her church, and doing service work internationally.
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David Fickel, CPA
As Director of Finance and Administration for the organization, Dave graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in economics and an M.B.A. in accounting. He started his accounting career in Houston, Texas with an international public accounting firm and also worked in the oil and gas industry in Houston. Dave moved to Denver in the early eighties and was controller for a large retail company for many years. He has served as Treasurer on several local non-profit boards of directors over the last 20 years.
Dave and his wife live in Lakewood and they both greatly enjoy hiking in Colorado, gardening, and traveling to National Parks throughout the country. Dave strongly believes in the mission of 9Health Fair and the help it provides to the community.
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Allison Fineberg, M.A.
As the Manager of Volunteer Services for 9Health Fair, Allison manages all medical and non-medical volunteer needs for the In the Community and In the Classroom programs, as well as general office volunteers. Allison is also in charge of the development and management of the volunteer database and the development of non-medical volunteer training materials. Prior to joining 9Health Fair, Allison was a founding member and Chief Coordinator for a family foundation benefitting disadvantaged children and families in Colorado and New York. She also served as Director of the Volunteer Department at the “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Boulder County. Allison spent her undergraduate and graduate school years on the east coast and is happy to be in Colorado where she can indulge in trail running, bike riding, hiking, and reading. Whether in New York or Colorado, Allison loves to be surrounded by family and friends!
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James H. Goddard
Jim Goddard is the President and CEO of 9Health Fair. Jim brings to 9Health Fair 25 years of senior level administration experience in health and education-related industries. Prior to 9Health Fair, Jim served as President/CEO of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, and was previously the Director of Education for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where he also served as Project Director/Division Manager for the Hall of Life Health Education Center.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from the University of Oregon in Eugene and a Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Jim is active in a number of community boards and activities including the Colorado Wildlife Federation, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the International Society of Olympic Historians. He also enjoys spending time with his family, coaching YMCA basketball, and participating in a variety of outdoor and fitness activities
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Marte Meyer, PA-C, MBA
Marte Meyer is the Vice President of 9Health Fair. Before coming to 9Health Fair, Marte spent 26 years at Kaiser Permanente of Colorado in a variety of roles including staff physician assistant, operations manager, Director of Emergency Services, consulting principal, and a number of other administrative positions. Marte has a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University, received his physician assistant training at Wake Forest University and has an MBA from the University of Colorado. He serves on community boards including the Glendale YMCA and the advisory board of the Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program. Marte enjoys spending time with his family and likes to work out and play golf. He also plays banjo in several bluegrass bands including Kantankerous and Loose Cannon.
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Michael Niederhauser
Michael is the organization's Manager of Information Systems. Before 9Health Fair, he spent two years of service with the United States Peace Corps as a high school teacher of mathematics, information technology and health educator in a rural East African village. Michael has a diverse blend of community involvement and information systems knowledge, which places him in a great position to advance the technology platform of the 9HealthFair.
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Kimberly Penney
Kimberly is a Registered Nurse for the Health and Wellness department at 9Health Fair. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1999 from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kimberly comes to 9Health Fair with a variety of nursing experience. Her career began in Denver as a vascular surgery nurse, and her other experiences include cardiac surgery, medical surgery, and kidney transplant. In her spare time Kimberly enjoys traveling. Her most recent trips include Australia, France, Monaco, and Spain.
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Dave Quintana
Dave is the organization's Manager of Operations and Logistics, and in this role, Dave manages 9Health Fair's warehouse, supplies and inventory processes. Dave's background includes many years in the health and safety field, including understanding OSHA compliance and guidelines. Before joining 9Health Fair, Dave worked for a landscaping company as their health and safety manager and at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal wildlife refuge as an air monitors specialist detecting high and low level chemical exposures. In his personal time, Dave enjoys visiting the Denver museum, collecting fossils, hunting and cooking wild game.
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Melinda Taylor
As the Education Program Coordinator, Melinda works closely with the Education Program Director and the Health and Wellness team to promote 9Health Fair's Classroom program. She actively engages students in learning about healthy habits and smart choices while planning for their student health fairs. Prior to joining 9Health Fair, Melinda worked in the field of botany and taught middle school science. She received her master's degree in education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is a Colorado native and enjoys swimming, hiking, and skiing.
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Marissa Vasquez
Marissa joined 9Health Fair after eight years experience in program management with Catholic Charities’ Family Services Division. As the Manager of Outreach Initiatives, Marissa coordinates 9Health Fair’s outreach efforts throughout Colorado to assure access to the organization’s services by the state’s diverse population. Marissa, a Denver native, obtained her Individualized Studies degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver with an emphasis in Youth and Family Advocacy and holds a minor in Spanish. Her studies have taken her to the University of Guadalajara and her passion for travel has taken her throughout Europe and Central America. When she’s not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, curling up with a good book and chasing after her dogs. She loves animals, documentaries, and a good plate of enchiladas; but above all, she loves living and working in this vibrant and diverse community.
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