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Dina Zissimopoulos is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who joined PCC in 2011, shortly after graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Alexander Wu graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1992, the Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency in 1995, and the PCC Perinatal and Child Health (PCH) Fellowship in 1998.
Bernie Aguilar is an advanced nurse practitioner who joined PCC in 2014. She studied nursing at Elmhurst College and the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, Bernie enjoys traveling.
Dr. Smith received his medical education from Rush University in 2016. He completed the Northwestern McGaw Family Medicine Residency in Humboldt Park. Prior to medical school, he completed two years of AmeriCorps service at PCC Salud Family Health Center. Dr. Smith's hobbies include gardening, cooking, playing basketball, and spending time and traveling with his wife, daughter, and two cats. He speaks fluent Spanish.
Dr. Cardenas received her medical education from Rush Medical College in 2001. She completed the West Suburban Family Medicine Residency at West Suburban Medical Center. Before medical school, Dr. Cardenas earned a Bachelor of Science, majoring in biology, with a minor in women's studies from Loyola Univeristy, Chicago. She graduated from Loyola's Honor's Program and is a member of the PHI Beta Kappa Society. In 2019, Dr. Cardenas graduated from the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine Fellowship, with honors. Before PCC, Dr. Cardenas spent six years as locums tenens physician where she practiced medicine in Arizona and California, including assignments at Indian Health Services Clinic. In her free time, she enhjoys music, art, poetry, and writing. Dr. Cardenas is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Jacqueline Greene-Roper is completing residency at PCC, as part of the West Suburban Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program. She received her medical education from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Greene-Roper also received an undergraduate degree in Justice & Society from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Between her undergraduate studies and medical school, Dr. Greene-Roper lived in Peru for two years as a volunteer in a hospice center. Prior to medical school, she also worked in home health and as a nanny. In her free time, she loves spending time at her family cabin in Wisconsin, being outdoors, and swimming.
Chandra Matteson is a Family Nurse Practitioner at PCC. She received a Master's of Science in Nursing degree from The University of Southern California in 2019, and a Bachelor's in Science in Nursing from Kent State University in 2012. Chandra was a part of the 2020 Cohort of Rush University's OUD Treatment Fellowship's ECHO Program. Before PCC, Chandra worked as an ER nurse for ten years before completing her Master's degree. Prior to that, she worked for Howard Brown Health as a clinical research nurse, worked in emergency medical services, and as an ICU tech. Chandra is learning Spanish and hoping to do an immersion program, preferably someplace with a beach. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling as transportation, petting other people’s dogs, collecting vinyl and music, writing, and cooking.
Andrew Wojda is a Behavioral Health Consultant and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) at PCC. He received his Master's In Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, and his Bachelor's in Social Work from Governors State University. Working in Street Medicine, he's worked with individuals living with substance use disorders and continues to work to encourage the public to understand the social pitfalls that come with this lifestyle through a trauma lens. Helping people through homelessness and the additional struggle of drug dependence has been a passion of his for most of his life and he hopes to expand his knowledge and therapeutic reach through PCC, where he can continue to focus on substance use and comorbid disorders. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys collecting and listening to music, hanging out at the Art Institute of Chicago, camping, and walking his dog.
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Emily Staats is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she received her Masters of Education in Counseling from DePaul University in 2020. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, majoring in Psychology. Emily worked as a school counselor for two years providing individual therapy and social emotional development in group settings. Her professional interests include child development, anxiety, depression, and equity in education. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time reading, exploring different Chicago neighborhoods, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Mary Rose Benson is a Behavioral Health Consultant at PCC. She obtained her Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2019. She completed her undergraduate education at Alma College in Michigan, with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Mary Rose completed her field internship at the Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in South West Detroit. In her free time, she likes to spend time with friends and family. She is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Ali obtained her medical education from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in 2006. She completed residency at the University of Arizona. Dr. Ali also holds a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago. She speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu. In her leisure time, Dr. Ali enjoys cooking and traveling.
Mary has supported mothers and their families since 1983. She received a masters degree in public service from DePaul University, contributing to her administrative skill set.