The UH Health Family Care Center, an on-campus health clinic that provides affordable, comprehensive and integrated primary care and mental health services to the University of Houston community and surrounding neighborhood, has appointed seven members to its new board of directors.
“We are excited to bring together these accomplished, dedicated professionals to lead the UH Health Family Care Center,” said Dr. Stephen Spann, UH vice president for medical affairs and founding dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta College of Medicine. “Their combined experience across the health care spectrum will ensure the Family Care Center succeeds on its mission to provide coordinated, patient-centered care to UH and Houston’s underserved communities.”
The new board members, many of whom have experience serving on non-profit boards and leading community organizations, are:
Gloria Moreno (President) is a native Houstonian and currently works as the assistant chief policy officer for the city of Houston. Her office oversees all city efforts to improve drainage, reduce flooding and coordinate with other agencies, departments, business and community leaders, nonprofits and residents for infrastructure improvements. A lifelong public servant, Moreno serves on various boards with special interests in community engagement and health policy.
Lharissa Jacobs (Secretary) is the founder and executive director of Fit Houston, a nonprofit that promotes free physical activity in local communities. As the...
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