School Health Access (SHA) Steering Committee

This group provides advice and recommendations to the Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP), also known as Nevada Medicaid, to improve school health services (SHS).

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The committee helps:

  • Identify trends and needs in school health services
  • Develop helpful resources for schools and families
  • Provide recommendations to improve student access to care
  • Support Nevada's efforts to expand school-based health program

 

SHA Steering Committee Members

Name Organization
Jessica Adams Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
Rique Robb Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
Samantha Jayme Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) Statewide
Nancy Brooks Clark County School District (CCSD)
Jenna Grant Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Fran Maldonado Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Vickie Ives Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Bre Taylor Humboldt County School District
Dr. Paul Lords Lander County School District (LCSD)
Monica Romero Nevada Department of Education (NDE); Office for Safe and Respectful Learning Environment (OSRLE)
Christy McGill Nevada Department of Education (NDE)
Fredina (Dina) Drye-Romero Nevada Department of Education (NDE)
Karen Holley Nye County School District (NCSD)
Karen Suriano-Mertz Nye County School District (NCSD)
Rachel Efros Parent of child(ren) with Medicaid
Jennifer Villanueva State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA)
Dr. Ashley Greenwald University of Nevada, Reno; Multi-Tiered System of Support (UNR MTSS)
Kaci Fleetwood University of Nevada, Reno; Multi-Tiered System of Support (UNR MTSS)
Association representative(s) - e.g. State Association of School Nurses, School Administrators, or School Psychologists Open recruitment
Parent/Caregiver(s) of children with Medicaid Open recruitment



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