Our Team

Mary Elizabeth Flores,
Programs Coordinator

Mary is a licensed Nutritionist, native of Boaco, and the Interim Medical Director at Clinica Verde. She’s worked for many national and local NGO’s in Nicaragua and volunteered in civil society to promote human rights and the interests of women, adolescents, youth and vulnerable members of society. Mary is also the co-founder of Clinica Verde’s Prenatal Nutrition Program, a groundbreaking program to integrate healthy behaviors in the lives of young mothes and their families.

Rafael Morales,
General Manager

Rafael is the General Manager of Clinica Verde in Nicaragua. Born and raised in Nicaragua, he went into exile in 1978, attended University of Alabama in Birmingham, and worked in medical management in Birmingham for 16 years before returning to Nicaragua in 1998. Rafael has been with Clinica Verde since the beginning, serving as legal representative in Nicaragua before becoming General Manager. He negotiates contracts and supports all business activity for Clinica Verde, splitting his week in Boaco and Managua.

David Narvaez,
Administrator

David is the Administrator at Clinica Verde in Nicaragua and a native of Boaco. He has a degree in Business Administration from UNAN-Managua and was a teacher of economics for 13 years in high school and college, specializing in health management through sexual and reproductive health. He also gained public administration experience working in the Ministry of Education. David loves working with and inspiring youth to live meaningful lives. He also plays guitar and cuts a mean salsa.

Dr. Nubia Huete

Originally from Boaco, Dr. Huete graduated from the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua in the school of Medical Sciences, obtaining her degrees as a doctor and general surgeon. She began her career as a primary care doctor at Centro de Salud Ramon Guillen and Jose Nieborowski Hospital. Following the work at these institutions, Dr. Huete gained experience at the surgical clinic El Socorro. She has been attending physician at Clinica Verde since the clinic opened in 2012.

Yessica Solano, RN

Yessica is a licensed nurse and surgical technician. She began working at Clinica Verde in 2012 as a volunteer and was hired later that same year – a job that she performed with love and respect. In 2014, Yessica was given a position as the facilitator for Clinica Verde’s TeenSmart program, training many at-risk youth in sexual reproductive health and leadership. Yessica enjoys sharing information regarding preventative medicine, specifically pregnancy and sexual reproduction.

Yazmina Díaz, RN

Yazmina is a licensed nurse who comes from the region of Las Lagunas in the municipal area of Boaco. Yazmina went into nursing because she finds satisfaction knowing that her patients leave feeling better than upon arriving. Before coming to Clincia Verde, Yazmina worked for the Ministry of Health of Nicaragua in the community of Santa Elisa, and later for Bautista Hospital in Managua. At Clinica Verde, Yazmina is the head nurse in charge of immunizations, Pap smears, and collaborating with the Prenatal Nutrition Group.

Juan Miguel García,
Agricultural Engineer

Originally from the Loma de Café community of Boaco, Juan Miguel comes from a farming family. He began his career in agronomic engineering after graduating from the National Agrarian University in Camoapa in 2012. Through the work and cultivation of our biointensive garden, Juan Miguel and his team has revived degraded soil and enriched it with produce to contribute to the health and nutrition of the Clinica Verde team as well as the women and children who the clinic serves.

Celina Obando, Nurse

Yolanda has 25 years of experience specializing in project management, supervision, planning, monitoring & evaluation and implementation of strategies to reach project goals. She’s worked in the fields of climate change, environmental challenges, public health, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), gender, occupational health, and sexual-reproductive health topics in Central America, Colombia and the U.S., with multilateral and bilateral cooperation aid agencies, as well as international and national NGO’s & Government.

Melvin Rodríguez Cruz, Communication Manager

Melvin has a degree in Social Communication. Originally from the city of Boaco, he is in charge of multimedia communications at the clinic as well as social media promotion and outreach. Melvin also designs and produces audiovisual materials for the education of patients and those involved in all the projects that the clinic executes.

Elvis Leal, MD, General Practitioner

Dr. Elvis Leal is a general practitioner, originally from the city of Boaco. He is our community care doctor in charge of bringing consultations to vulnerable residents in rural areas of the department of Boaco.

Escarlin Bello, Accountant

Escarlin is licensed in public accounting and finance. She is originally from the municipality of San Lorenzo. Escarlin oversees the fiscal responsibility of ​​the clinic and also monitors multiple public health projects.

Elmer Vega, MD, OB/GYN

Dr. Elmer Vega is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, originally from the city of Masaya. Currently, it is in charge of OB/GYN department, including cryotherapy and caring for pregnant women patients to bring quality care to the most vulnerable.

María José Martínez, Psychologist

María José is from Boaco and has a degree in psychology. She is in charge of mental health and wellness at the clinic, focused on low-cost care to improve access to mental health for the economically disadvantaged. Maria Jose provides therapy and wellness care to adolescents and young people throughout the department through the psychological care programs implemented by Clinica Verde.

Sugey Díaz, Receptionist

Sugey is from Boaco and is licensed in business administration. She is in charge of the reception and welcome area for users in the clinic, while also monitoring data and statistics related to health outcomes. Sugey provides administrative support to the Clinica Verde team.

Mayerling González, Laboratory Technician

Mayerling has a degree in Clinical Bioanalysis, originally from the city of Boaco. She is in charge of the clinic's laboratory, where users can undergo their tests at affordable costs.

Hellen Matamoros,
Chief of Housekeeping

Hellen arrived at Clinica Verde in 2012 for the opportunity to better the life of her children by providing them an education. Hellen enjoys working at Clinica Verde because she feels supported in her community, has a calling to keep the clinic clean and running well, a sense of accountability to live a healthy lifestyle, and an appreciation for learning how to take preventive health measures within her community.

Olman Mendoza,
Optometrist

Olman comes from Camoapa, Nicaragua — and is is one of the trailblazers for optometry in Nicaragua, being part of the first graduating class in 2016. Olman is highly motivated to offer his patients advice, recover their sight if possible, and enhance the quality of life of every patient he comes across.

Bayardo Robleto, Optometry Assistant and Driver

Bayardo is originally from a small community in Boaco. He is in charge of the clinic's vehicles, and is also responsible for taking the community care team to the most remote rural areas of the department of Boaco to provide optometry screenings and wellness exams.

Erickson Campos, Optometry Assistant

Erickson is originally from the city of Boaco. He oversees the economic and statistical area of ​​the optometry team, ensuring well-documented screenings and outcomes.

Francis Rivas, Optometry Assistant

Francis is a technician in optometry, originally from the city of Boaco. Currently, she is in charge of assisting optometrists during visual health procedures, as well as visual examinations that are carried out in the communities.