Presbyterian | Spring 2018 | Your Story

TRIBAL LIAISONS Meeting you where you are Do you live in one of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos? You have access to a Tribal Liaison. Jennifer Sandoval serves as a Tribal Liaison for Presbyterian Centennial Care. She travels the Rio Grande Valley visiting all 19 pueblos in New Mexico. She’s here to support you. She can connect you with what you need to help you get the most out of your healthcare. Jennifer also has a rich understanding of culture in the community. She knows how important it is to keep traditions alive. She was born and raised on the San Felipe Pueblo and has been working with the Native American community for 17 years. She is fluent in speaking and understanding Keres. While Jennifer moved to Chicago for her education, she says, “I promised my mom I would move back to New Mexico to teach my children our traditions and language.” She kept her promise and moved back to New Mexico in 2006. All three of her children are fluent in Keres and enjoy taking part in San Felipe Pueblo traditions. When she returned to New Mexico, she began her work in healthcare right away. She has worked for Indian Health Services and Tribal 638 facilities. Jennifer says, “I love what I do. I’m here to be an advocate for my community.” As part of the Presbyterian Centennial Care team, Jennifer works with tribes across New Mexico to educate and support members. She wants to help you get the best out of your healthcare. “I am here to talk to the community in the language they understand. I am a people person and enjoy helping everyone I meet,” she shares. TRIBAL LIAISONS ARE HERE FOR YOU! THEY WILL HELP: ■ ■ Answer benefit questions ■ ■ Find you the resources you might need ■ ■ Teach you about the services you can access through Presbyterian Centennial Care ■ ■ Enroll those who might want to join Presbyterian Centennial Care ■ ■ Teach you about providers available in New Mexico ■ ■ And much more CONTACT A TRIBAL LIAISON TODAY: ■ ■ Janelle Atcitty, Director, Native American Affairs Email: jatcitty@phs.org Phone: 1-505-923-5854 ■ ■ Jennifer Sandoval, Tribal Liaison, Government Programs Email: jsandoval8@phs.org Phone: 1-505-923-8487 ■ ■ Mellisa Logg, Tribal Liaison, Government Programs Phone: 1-505-427-4781 Email: mlogg@phs.org ■ ■ Loren Allison, Relationship Executive, Provider Network Management Email: lallison3@phs.org Phone: 1-505-923-8289 Standard U.S. Postage PAID Presbyterian Health Plan NACC Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc. P.O. Box 27489 Albuquerque, NM 87125-7489 www.phs.org Important plan information Spring 2018 for Native American Centennial Care members Centennial Care for Native Americans: 1-888-977-2333

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