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La Dra. Mercedes Abbet, una médica distinguida y especialista dedicada de la salud comunitaria, trae más de 15 años de experiencia a la clínica. Su camino comenzó en Santa Fe, Argentina, donde consiguió su título médico en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Luego de mudarse a los Estados Unidos, ella revalido su licencia de medicina y trabajó como directora de un programa sin fines de lucro, proveyendo servicios de salud para aquellos sin seguro medico en Northern Virginia. Motivada por una pasión para reconocer desigualdades en la salud, Mercedes obtuvo su Maestría de Ciencia en Educación de Salud en Purdue University. Luego, ella contribuyó en implementando y manejando una clínica basada en una escuela ubicada en el área rural de Virginia, por lo cual ella recibió reconocimiento por sus logros destacados. Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, Mercedes demostró una resiliencia notable como epidemióloga, cerrando la brecha de educación de salud para la comunidad hispanoparlante. Sus esfuerzos para diseminar información crucial demostraron sus capacidades firmes frente la adversidad. En su tiempo libre, Mercedes disfruta de cuidar a su jardín y de correr distancias largas. Ella valúa sus roles como madre a dos hijas y disfruta del turismo con su esposo, un ultramaratonista canadiense. La experiencia, abogacía, y compromiso a la salud comunitaria de la Dra. Abbet la convierte en una persona de gran valor para la clínica, personificando el sentimiento de ayudar a la comunidad.

Teri Tomblin is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in operational leadership and management. As the Director of Operations at Sinclair Health Clinic, Teri plays a pivotal role in optimizing organizational efficiency and driving strategic initiatives. Her leadership and expertise are integral to our commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare services to the community. Throughout her career, Teri has demonstrated a relentless commitment to operational excellence. She has a proven track record of optimizing workflows, reducing costs, and boosting productivity across the healthcare industry. Her strategic vision and hands-on approach have been instrumental in driving sustainable growth and profitability for the organizations she has served. Teri is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in business administration, further enhancing her proficiency in business strategy and management. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children and two dogs.

Jennifer Hall joined the Sinclair Health Clinic team in February 2024 with more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience. Prior to coming to Sinclair, she served as Senior Director of Community Investment at United Way of Northern where she launched the agency’s flagship program, Valley Assistance Network (VAN) in 2017. Under her leadership, VAN helped more than 13,000 families connect with $2.4 million in financial assistance. During COVID-19, her team was instrumental in getting rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to people in need. Jennifer was a founding member of the Housing Coalition of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Coalition, and currently serves in leadership roles on boards for Family Promise of Northern Shenandoah Valley, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, and her church council. She started her nonprofit career at the United Way of Central Carolinas in Charlotte, NC. Prior to that, she had a career as a television news producer for several local news stations in the Carolinas. Jennifer is a native of Winchester, VA and a graduate of Sherando High School and Virginia Commonwealth University. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering and attending her son’s sporting events.

Dr. Emily Layhew graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Health Professions and Aquatic Therapy from West Virginia University. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration degrees graduating in 2018 also from West Virginia University. Prior to taking her position with the Sinclair Health Clinic, Emily spent 6 years with Walmart Pharmacy. She worked as a pharmacy intern and staff pharmacist for the Martinsburg, WV location before becoming a pharmacy manager in Winchester. Emily currently resides in Martinsburg, WV with her husband and daughter. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and being outdoors.

Rose Livengood has an extensive background in the medical field. She graduated from Shenandoah University 2010 with her bachelor's in nursing. She then completed a nurse residency program in Washington D.C., she then returned to SU to complete her master's in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2015. Most recently, she completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Virginia. As a floor nurse Rose's experience included renal transplant, medical-surgical, operating room/trauma, and inpatient physical rehabilitation. After graduating as an NP, she has focused on internal medicine. Originally from Cumberland, MD, Rose has lived in Winchester for nearly 15 years. She enjoys backpacking, cycling, baking, gardening and spending time with family and her pets.

Nathan Lystrup graduated from Nevada State College in 2008 with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and from Regis University in 2015 with a Master’s of Science and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He has worked as a floor nurse on an Intermediate Care Unit for 3 years and two different Intensive Care Units for 5 years. He worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner for 4 years in Oregon before relocating to Winchester. Nathan relocated to Winchester with his wife and 6 kids from Oregon in 2020. He enjoys spending time with his family, seeing the sites, being outdoors, gardening and working on projects around the house.

Lisa Farricker is a Family Nurse Practitioner who comes from a nursing background focused on women and children's health. She received her undergraduate nursing degree from Shenandoah University in 2012 and her Masters Degree from Shenandoah University in 2020. Lisa began her nursing career in the emergency department and transitioned to the postpartum unit and newborn nursery at Winchester Medical Center. Lisa is originally from Connecticut and has lived in Winchester since 2010. She enjoys reading, creating art of all kinds, and spending time and making lots of that art with her young son.