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About Us

TPAC/WHCI

World Health Care Infrastructures

Our Mission

Empower and uplift all marginalized communities through comprehensive behavioral health and wellness services.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a compassionate and inclusive community where everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to essential health and support services. We aim to be a sanctuary for undocumented immigrant communities, particularly those who have been victims of crime, providing them with the mental health support necessary to begin their healing journey.  

We are committed to offering comprehensive prescription assistance for individuals with and without insurance, prioritizing those from marginalized communities, including LGBQIA+, Black, Brown, trans and non-binary individuals. Our goal is to ensure that medical services are accessible and affordable, offering low to no-cost care for the uninsured.  

Through our food voucher program, we strive to alleviate food insecurity and ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Additionally, we dedicate ourselves to connecting people to vital resources, fostering a network of support that empowers individuals to thrive.  

Together, we envision a future where everyone can live a healthy, fulfilled, and dignified life.  

 

Lisa Pozzi

Executive Director

Lisa is a long time board member for WHCI/TPAC. Her expertise in mental health, trauma, and behavioral health clinic coordination. As the Specialty Clinic Coordinator at JFK Behavioral Health, she supports the trans community on a daily basis. Lisa holds a Master’s in Psychology - Addictions from La Salle University. She is also trained in Gestalt therapy. She uses this education in her role with WHCI/TPAC, as well as the clients that she serves.

Deja Alvarez

Deputy Director

Her career has encompassed various influential roles, including LGBTQ Care Coordinator for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Core Trainer at the Transgender Training Institute, and member of the LGBTQ Advisory Board for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. She has been deeply involved in LGBTQ advocacy across Philadelphia, holding leadership positions such as President of the Women's March on Philadelphia and Director of the LGBTQ-specific shelter, The LGBTQ Home for HOPE. Additionally, she has served as Chairperson of the Philadelphia LGBT Police Liaison Committee, Commissioner on the Mayor's Commission of LGBT Affairs, board member at both the William Way Community Center and Liberty City Democrats, and Chairperson of the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Her commitment to public service also led her to run for political office as the first openly transgender Latina for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and City Council At-Large.

Anita Joshi

340B Coordinator

Anita is a licensed medical practitioner of India with a Bachelor’s degree in Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS). She graduated in 2010 with an MPH from the California College of Health Sciences. Her master’s work focused on Community Health & Prevention. She has been working as a Prevention Services Coordinator at TPAC. Anita coordinates various training and public health programs, especially in the field of HIV Prevention. She is a part of the HIV Certification Program that trains and certifies counselors/testers, as well as offering HIV, Hep C, Syphilis rapid testing and counseling services. She also works in the 340b Program and liaises with various universities to coordinate grants. Anita is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Adolfo Gonzalez

Program Specialist

Adolfo has been part of the team for seven years. He studied International Relations at Millersville University. He is a certified HIV Prevention Counselor and responsible for conducting different kinds of testing. He also works in the 340b program. He enjoys working with immigrants and refugees. He is fluent in Spanish and French.

Bernard Bushdid

Interpreter Services

Bertha Gonzalez

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Cristina Perez

Therapist

David Agosto

Nurse Practitioner

Dora Moreno

Therapist

Jessica Moreno

Therapist

Karen Chenoweth

Executive Assistant

Kate Ryan

Therapist

Leilany Davila

Therapist

Linda Oliver

340B assistant / front desk

Miguel Rodriguez

Executive Assistant

Maria Martinez-Sosa

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Marilu Bermeo

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Nelly Vazquez

Mental health coordinator

Sandra Rodriguez

Legal Services Coordinator

Sulay Sosa-Vazquez

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Virginia Rivera-Hernandez

Mexican Consulate Liaison

Wilma Ferdinando

Therapist

Zulma Guzman

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