I began working with people with developmental disabilities in high school through a therapeutic riding program and the Special Olympics. I enjoyed talking with them and helping them. Through medical school, I became interested in neurology, and specifically the treatment of epilepsy
Ingrid is a dedicated professional (BA, BS, MS) with 47 years in human services and healthcare, 40 in leadership. She’s worked with the DOH, Ombudsman Program, and is now Program Operations Director at the Continuum of Care Project. She’s overseen multiple contracts, is active in several professional organizations, and brings her passion for training and advocacy to every role. Visit the training page to see her training videos.
Belinda has joined the Continuum of Care team as the Unit Administrator 1. She obtained her Associates Degree from TVI (now CNM) in 2001. Before working with CoC , she has worked for the University of New Mexico for 18 years in the Department of Ob/Gyn and the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Alfreda Begaye, MA, began working with Continuum of Care as a Clinic Coordinator in November 2011. She developed an interest in healthcare after volunteering at a nursing home and at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock. Alfreda is a Certified Medical Assistant, having earned her certificate from Pima Medical Insitution. She has worked as a Medical Assistant for 14 years with UNM Hospitals in various specialties, including Family Practice, Pulmonary, Neurology, and Pediatrics.
Jennifer Reed joined the Continuum of Care (CoC) team in 2019 with 22 years of nursing experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Over the span of 20 years, she dedicated her nursing career to four agencies, and though her title might have changed, from Shift Nurse to Healthcare Coordinator to Nursing Supervisor, her love for working with people with disabilities never vanished.
Yvette is a Senior Clinical Nutritionist and experienced Clinical Pediatric Dietitian with over 20 years of dedicated service in pediatric nutrition. She currently works at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, where she plays a key role in both the Continuum of Care Ketogenic Diet Clinic and the Department of Pediatrics Pulmonary Clinics. Yvette is passionate about providing compassionate care and works with multidisciplinary teams to support pediatric patients' nutritional needs.
Kris is a tech support professional with a deep passion for helping others, solving problems, and exploring new technology. With an Associate of Applied Science degree in Web Development from the College of Southern Nevada, he brings both dedication and curiosity to his work. Currently serving as Tech Support with the Continuum of Care Project, Kris oversees the program’s website, assists with the technical aspects of conferences and clinics, and provides hands-on support to coworkers