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Our Team

The Island Health Care team is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality care in a friendly, professional manner. To learn more about the people at Island Health Care, click a category below, or scroll down.

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Thank You, Dr. Merion!

Island Health Care would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Judy Merion for her years of dedicated service to our patients and community. Since 2012, Dr. Merion has generously volunteered her time, offering compassionate psychiatric care to our patients. Her expertise in general, child, and adolescent psychiatry, as well as her commitment to mental health care, has made a lasting impact on the lives of so many Islanders.

Over the years, Dr. Merion has played a vital role in shaping behavioral health services at IHC. With the growth of our integrated behavioral health team, including the recent addition of JB Sweeney, we have been able to expand our capacity and enhance the services we provide to the community. As part of this transition, Dr. Merion has smoothly handed off patient care, allowing IHC to continue delivering comprehensive and sustainable behavioral health support.

While Dr. Merion’s regular work at IHC has come to a close, she remains a cherished part of the IHC family, and we look forward to keeping in touch and staying connected.

Thank you, Dr. Merion, for your kindness, generosity, and dedication. You have made a profound difference in our patients’ lives, and we are so grateful for all you have done!

Clinical Team

Judy Jones, DNP, FNP-BC

Director of Primary Care and Integrated Behavioral Health

Not Accepting New Patients

Dr. Jones is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her DNP, MS, and BS degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Over her career, she has provided primary care to adults and children. Her expertise includes public health in underserved populations, correctional health, and behavioral health. Through her training and extensive experience, her practice integrates primary care with behavioral health for those individuals who live with chronic diseases, including substance use disorder and mental health disorders. As a Public Health Nurse Leader, Judy is passionate about the impact that social justice and health equity have on health care delivery.

Megan Landeck, FNP

Primary Care Provider

Not Accepting New Patients

Megan is a board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner who joined Island Health Care in early 2024. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Nursing, and spent many years working in emergency and critical care settings. In 2016, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing and became board certified as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. Megan has experience in primary care, geriatrics, and women’s health. After nearly two years focusing on women’s health, she’s excited to return to her roots in primary care. Megan lives on Martha’s Vineyard with her husband, their cat, and a flock of chickens.
Susan McSweeney, FNP

Primary Care Provider

Not Accepting New Patients

Sue graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2000 and moved to Hawaii where she practiced in a family/urgent care office and taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Hawaii Pacific University. She has Vineyard roots, and in May of 2015 when Island Health Care expanded into evening and all-day Saturday hours, she left one island for another to join the IHC provider staff.
James Aram, MD

Primary Care Provider

Accepting New Patients

Dr. Aram is originally from upstate New York where he took care of generations of families in a traditional private practice setting. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Texas at San Antonio where he received his M.D. degree. He did his internship and residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center in Syracuse New York prior to establishing his practice. He is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. His practice was recognized for utilizing consumer-oriented health programs like the Patient Centered Medical Home, CMS sponsored CPC+, along with Enhanced Primary Care to improve performance metrics and outcomes using health information technology and data analytics. He is married with two sons.

Cary Steinberg, MD

Primary Care Provider

Accepting New Patients

Dr. Cary Steinberg is a third-generation physician who practiced with her father in New York City until his retirement. She attended Cornell University Medical College and trained in primary care at the University of Washington in Seattle. She has worked in hospitals and outpatient settings in the U.S. and abroad, as both a provider and teacher.

She loves the discipline of diagnosis but finds the most meaning in understanding her patients as individuals. Moving to Martha’s Vineyard has been a dream, combining her love of nature with a strong sense of community. Cary is passionate about women’s health and equitable access to care, and she hopes to incorporate outreach into her practice.

She is married to a doctor and has two grown children in New York City. She enjoys reading by the fire with her cat, running, hiking, traveling, and sharing good food and stories.

Thomas Coye, FNP

Primary Care Provider

Accepting New Patients

Thomas graduated from Salem State with his BSN in 2018 and has been living and working on the Vineyard for almost three years. In his clinical experience, Tom has excelled in many areas including Medsurg, Rehabilitation, Hospice and Palliative Care. Tom has a kind and gentle spirit that puts patients and families at ease. Tom also teaches at Yoga on the Vine in Edgartown. In his free time he loves to fish, hike and travel with his fiancé. His long term goals include continuing his education to improve his ability to care for and educate the community where he is looking to build a family of his own.
Karen Dumont, RN

Patient Care Manager

Karen brings 49 years of nursing experience to the team at IHC. She graduated from Northern Essex Community College in 1972. She moved to the Island in 1980 with family and managed Misty Meadows horse farm while still working as a nurse. Her love of horses continues to this day with her own horse. Karen worked as an emergency room nurse and she was certified in that field. For many years she worked as a nursing supervisor at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Her other expertise is in management and she was a supervisor at a rehab center in Weymouth. Karen left the island for seven years to work at Boston City Hospital before returning to the Island the raise her daughter. Although she tried retirement, Karen has returned to nursing to continue contributing the community.

Kamila Furtado, RN

Patient Care Manager

Frank Lovewell, RN

Patient Care Manager

Frank joined the clinic in 2023. A longtime summer visitor to Martha’s Vineyard, he moved to the island permanently in 2018. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Nursing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he worked as an ortho/med-surgical nurse for five years before becoming a Registered Nurse. His RN specialty has been in cardiac, neuro, and telemetry nursing for eight years. Frank credits his experience to Interim Healthcare, where he also worked as a float CNA and nurse in various hospitals and facilities across Tulsa. For the past 4 years Frank has been a part time Allergy Nurse with Dr. Caldwell’s ENT clinic in West Tisbury. He appreciates working at Island Health Care with its wide range of medical services.

Lori Perry, RN

Patient Care Manager

Lori joined Island Health Care as a Public Health Nurse in 2019. Previously, she worked as an RN and Patient Care Coordinator/Clinical Director at the Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, as well as an RN at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lori also has extensive experience as a volunteer, including with The Compassionate Friends, an organization helping families struggling with grief and loss, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In her free time, Lori enjoys photography, hiking, and dogs.
Myllenna DeOliveira

Licensed Practical Nurse

Myllenna was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard. She graduated from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School’s Practical Nurse Program and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2023. She has experience in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and private home care. Before becoming a nurse, Myllenna worked as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, giving her strong experience with children. She is a bubbly, fun-loving individual who values giving back to her community. In her free time, you can find her at the beach or traveling with her family. Myllenna is currently pursuing her RN and continuing her education.

Karlyn Hill

Lead Medical Assistant

Karlyn joined Island Health Care in 2019 as a Medical Records Associate and then transitioned into her current role as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, which is her passion. She is a graduate of Lehman College (CUNY) where she earned a certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant. She also earned a certification as a Home Health Aide at Partners In Care (VSNY) and worked in this field for four years, caring for the elderly in private homes and assisted living. She volunteered at Part of the Solution (POTS) New York where the homeless and less fortunate were served hot meals daily. Karlyn strives to provide quality care for patients and foster a great relationship with the team.
Riley Jackson

Medical Assistant

Riley was born on Martha’s Vineyard and after a brief period of living off the island she returned permanently in 2013. She previously worked as a pharmacy clerk for many years before becoming a medical assistant at Island Health Care. In her free time she enjoys photography and spending time in nature.

Kimberly Marques

Medical Assistant

Kimberly comes to Island Health Care from the Health Assisting program at MVRHS and has completed the Massachusetts Nursing Assisting course, which includes 75 hours of classroom instruction and 21 hours of clinical. Kimberly is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and plans to further her education to become an RN.

Karla Robadel

Medical Assistant

Karla was born on Martha’s Vineyard and graduated from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. She has completed the Massachusetts Nursing Assistant (CNA) course, which includes 75 hours of classroom instruction and 21 hours of clinical training. Karla is bilingual in English and Brazilian Portuguese. In her free time, she enjoys watching sunsets and taking long walks on the beach. She hopes to further her education by pursuing a nursing degree.

Dental Team

Aldino P. Maggiulli, DMD

Dental Director

Dr. Maggiulli began his dental career early. He worked as a technician at Eastern Dental Laboratory, while attending college. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John Fisher University in 1987, majoring in cell biology and chemistry. He moved to Massachusetts to attend Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. While there, he did rotations in oral surgery and anesthesiology at Boston City Hospital. His externship, in 1990, was done at the VA Hospital in Togus Maine. Dr. Maggiulli graduated from Boston University in 1991 earning his D.M.D. He pursued more hospital experience at The Genesee Hospital in New York. His work there earned him a General Practice Residency Certificate in 1992, focusing on head and neck trauma. He became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 1997 and received the Masters of AGD in 2016. He is a Fellow and Masters in the American Dental Implant Association. Dr. Maggiulli belongs to numerous professional organizations including The Massachusetts Dental Society, The Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He’s been in private practice in the Washington D.C. area for over three decades. Dr. Maggiulli now has a role as Boston University’s dental externship preceptor on Martha’s Vineyard. He lives full time on Martha’s Vineyard, and serves as Island Health Care’s Dental Director at 1 Mariner’s Landing. When he isn’t treating patients, you’ll find him at the airport. Dr. Maggiulli is also a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor and rated to fly the BE 300. He is also the author and illustrator of the Children’s book “The Story of George The Fly” dedicated to his granddaughters.

Stephania Cray

Dental Assistant

Stephania was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and moved to Martha’s Vineyard after graduating high school. She completed one year of dental school and has been working as a dental assistant for over 20 years—both on the Island and in Florida. Her passion for dentistry began in childhood and continues to this day. Outside of work, Stephania enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her kids and two cats.

Neda Devanski

Dental Patient Access Representative

Neda was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, and has called Martha’s Vineyard home since 2016. She graduated from the Dental School of Belgrade in 2013 and is passionate about both dentistry and medicine. In her free time, Neda enjoys hiking, running, playing music, and spending time at the beach.

Public Health Team

Lila Fischer, RN

Public Health Nurse

Lila is Island Health Care’s public health nurse, conducting outreach and education in all six island towns. Lila received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at University of Massachusetts in 2017. She is happy to be caring for the island community in which she was born and raised. Before becoming a RN, Lila worked as a certified professional midwife, providing care to families on Island and abroad, in both Mexico and Uganda. She studied Midwifery at Maternidad La Luz in El Paso, Texas.
Benita Griffin-Dobel

Lead Community Health Worker / Peer Recovery Coach

Benita Griffin-Dobel was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa; she has been a year-round resident since 2015. Benita is trained in Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Nurturing Families techniques. She has published works focusing on abstract mental illness storytelling and teenage motherhood. Benita is an advocate for mental health, substance use disorder, and domestic violence awareness.

Jeanne Shumrak

Food Equity Registered Dietician

Jeanne is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, boasting a wealth of clinical experience in acute care and rehabilitation environments. Beyond her clinical work, Jeanne has leveraged her expertise as a consultant, leading educational classes on a wide array of nutrition-related subjects. These include weight management, diabetes, cardiac disease, renal disease, health education, food equity management, among others. Throughout her career, Jeanne has worked extensively with ALS patients, ventilator-dependent patients, and a variety of medically compromised patients requiring feeding tubes, total parenteral nutrition, and end-of-life care. Jeanne holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Drexel University, complemented by a Master of Science Degree in Education from Simmons University. Jeanne and her husband Peter have been proud homeowners in Martha’s Vineyard for over 30 years. The couple is blessed with two children, two grandchildren, and a rescued Labrador, Sunshine.

Kathleen Samways

Public Health Fellow

Kathleen is a long-time ally and advocate for public health, health promotion and inclusion. She is a graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, earned a Master of Arts with specialization in Adult Education from the University of Rhode Island and became a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Simmons College in Boston. Kathleen was the Clinical Director of the Vineyard Nursing Association, and is a past Associate Dukes County Commissioner for Disability Affairs. She is a member of the Dukes County Health Council (DCHC) and Co-Chair of the Data Committee of the DCHC. Kathleen is a master trainer for the evidence-based programs of Matter of Balance and Powerful Tools for Caregivers and facilitator for My Life My Health, the chronic disease self-management program. She joined the Island Health Care team in October of 2015, and lives in Edgartown.
Ariana Borut

Community Health Intern

Ari is a rising senior at Yale University studying the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health, along with Japanese. Originally from New York City and a longtime Martha’s Vineyard summer resident, she is passionate about advancing health equity and improving care navigation for underserved populations. Ari looks forward to supporting Island Health Care’s mission while building meaningful connections with the Island community.

Ella Keene

Community Health Intern

Ella, a Martha’s Vineyard native and 2023 graduate of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, is currently pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences at California Polytechnic State University. With a strong interest in public health and deep roots in the Vineyard community, Ella is committed to supporting Island Health Care’s work and enhancing community wellness.

Nina Zimmerman

Community Health Intern

Nina is a rising senior at Tulane University in New Orleans where she studies French and Environmental Studies on the pre-med track. Nina grew up in Milton, Massachusetts, and has spent her summers and non-school time on the Island where her grandparents and extended family live. She has a deep love of and appreciation for the island and its people and is excited to contribute to IHC’s mission.

Behavioral Health Team

David Beckmann, MD, MPH

Supervising Psychiatrist

Dr. Beckman received his MD and MPH from the University of Pennsylvania, and completed his residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. Dr. Beckmann currently is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He is triple Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine.

 

Lisa Taylor, MA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Lead Therapist

Lisa joined IHC’s behavioral health team in October of 2025. Lisa received her dual master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as a clinician and leader. Lisa focuses on creating a safe space for clients to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs. She uses therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and other evidenced based therapies to help with empowering positive thinking, emotional management, problem solving, and managing mental health and substance use conditions.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets.

Daniel Cupertino

Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

Daniel Cupertino holds a degree in Psychology from Universidade Unica in Brazil. As a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, he is passionate about leveraging his skills and experience to make a meaningful impact on patients and communities in the mental health field. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys staying active and can often be found at the gym. A dedicated cook and baker, he loves experimenting with new recipes and sharing delicious meals. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Daniel brings a global perspective and inclusive approach to his role at Island Health Care.

Patient Access Team

Julia Santos

Medical Interpreter

Julia came to the Vineyard in 2007 on a three-month vacation and never left. She has previously worked as a Certified Nursing Aide and became interested in medical interpreting through her church, which paid for her training and certification. Julia has been with Island Health Care since 2008.
Allison Luduvino De Oliveira

Medical Interpreter

Ashley Cardoso

Patient Access Representative

Ashley joined Island Health Care part time in October 2023 through the MVRHS work study program. She was born on the island but lived out of the country for about 6 years before returning in 2018. She is fluent in both Portuguese and English.
Jennife Da Silva Santos

Patient Access Representative

Originally from Brazil, Jennife moved to the United States at the age of 12. She has a deep passion for supporting the Brazilian community. Currently working at the front desk in a healthcare setting, she helps patients feel welcomed, understood, and cared for—especially those who speak Portuguese or face language barriers. Jennife is also pursuing her goal of becoming a dental assistant and is committed to growing within the healthcare field. With a warm attitude, strong communication skills, and a heart for service, she is dedicated to making a positive impact every day.

Hevelyn Dias

Patient Access Representative

Hevelyn joined Island Health Care as a Patient Access Representative in April 2025. In her role at the front desk, she greets patients, checks them in and out, schedules appointments, and provides a variety of other support services. A 2024 graduate of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, Hevelyn completed the school’s nurse assisting class, which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. She is bilingual in English and Portuguese, helping her connect with a diverse range of patients. Outside of work, Hevelyn loves to cook and bake, always experimenting with new recipes.

Nicole Freitas

Patient Access Representative

Born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, Nicole brings a deep understanding of the Island community to her role at Island Health Care. After graduating from high school in 2022, she began her career in banking before finding her way to the healthcare field. Nicole is fluent in both English and Portuguese, which helps her connect with and support a diverse range of patients. When she’s not at work, she loves exploring the Island’s trails and catching Vineyard sunsets.

Leo Leoncio

Patient Access Representative

Mary-Beth Pate

Lead Referral Coordinator

Mary-Beth joined Island Health Care in August 2020 after working as the Referral Coordinator, Medical Records Technician, and Receptionist at Vineyard Medical Care walk-in clinic for close to 4 years. With her understanding of the complexity of medical records and referrals, Mary-Beth is an invaluable member of the patient support services team. Mary Beth was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, and she and her husband raised four kids of their own in West Tisbury.
Lindsey Mercier

Referral Coordinator

Lindsey joined IHC in September 2022. She was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard and has two daughters. She previously worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Edgartown Water Department. Lindsey works remotely from Maine, where she recently moved with her husband.

Tracy Figueroa

Medical Records Clerk

Tracy was born on the Island and returned to live permanently with her three children in 2007. She worked as a pharmacy technician for over ten years before starting at Island Health Care in 2018 as a part time associate in the front office. Tracy now works full time in the medical records department and is cross-trained to assist in other areas including referrals and the front office. Tracy’s experience in the field, knowledge of how the various departments at IHC work together to deliver patient-centered care, and love for the field of healthcare make her the perfect the fit for the Island Health Care team.
Alicia Engley

Finance / HR / Credentialing Coordinator

Alicia was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard. She lived in Palm Bay, Florida for 17 years working as a Medical Secretary. She currently lives in Tennessee and is very active in the community, volunteering at the Benton County animal shelter and is a board member of PAWS.

Operations Team

Declan McBride

Facilities Manager

Declan McBride returned to the United States from Surrey, England to study Sociology at Wittenberg University, where his senior thesis focused on institutional racism surrounding Ohio Election Law. After college, Declan moved to Martha’s Vineyard where he partnered with his grandfather, Sheldon Hackney and Patricia Sullivan, both southern historians, to research and write the autobiography of C. Vann Woodward. Soon thereafter, Declan joined with Barney Zeitz, a local artist specializing in stainless steel sculptures and stained glass windows. While the duties varied, it mainly consisted of restoring crumbling church windows to their original beauty. Declan also served two years for Americorps in Birmingham, Alabama. During his service, he provided free tax preparation for low and middle income families and individuals and was a Debate Coach for the Speakfirst Debate team, a group of elite students from Birmingham city schools, which competed across the Southern states.

Senior Leadership Team

Cynthia Mitchell

CEO

Cynthia is the founding director of Island Health Inc., serving as its Executive Director since 2002, and appointed in 2015 by the Board of Directors as Chief Executive Officer. Her background in public service and management includes over 30 years as an elected official in the Town of West Tisbury where she is currently in her 22nd year as a member of the Board of Selectmen. She served as that town’s full-time elected Treasurer from 1986-2003. Cynthia became interested in health care and community health planning through her membership on the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital’s Board of Directors from 1990–1996. She served as that Board’s chair, and went on to chair the Dukes County Health Council from 1998-2002, and again from 2004-2008. She founded Island Health Care, Massachusetts’ first Rural Health Clinic, in 2004 and led the organization to its present designation as a Federally-Qualified Community Health Center.
James Wolff, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Wolff is an Associate Professor of Global Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) where he teaches Planning and Managing Maternal and Child Health Program in Low Resource Settings, Improving Health Outcomes Using Mobile Technologies, Program Design for Global Health, and Making Programs Work: Program Implementation for Global Health. Dr. Wolff was the co-director for a BUSPH partnership with the Public Health Foundation of India and the Indian Council for Medical Research for faculty development. He was also the Co-PI for a CDC funded faculty and curriculum development partnership with Muhimbili University School of Allied Health Sciences and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Care Improvement. Dr. Wolff is the co-founder of collaborate.health.bu.edu created to advance practice-based teaching for public health. Dr. Wolff is a former Senior Fellow at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) where he worked for over thirty years. At MSH Dr. Wolff assisted both public and private sector health and family planning organizations in countries throughout the world to improve their management. He has been a consultant with USAID, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, and a number of private organizations. Dr. Wolff’s areas of interest include use of information technologies for education, maternal and child health, emergency medicine, leadership and management. In addition to his management work and teaching, Dr. Wolff is a practicing physician board certified in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, and Preventive Medicine. In 2007 he received the Community Clinician of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Medical Society. In 2013 he received the Norman A Scotch Award for Excellence in Teaching from Boston University School of Public Health. In 2018, Dr. Wolff received the Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Boston University’s highest award for teaching.
Lucy Hackney

Chief Operating Officer

Lucy was born and raised on the Island before attending the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with a concentration in Healthcare Systems and Policy. She later returned to Penn to complete a Master of Health Care Innovation. With a strong foundation in academic health systems, Lucy’s professional experience has focused on optimizing operations and driving performance improvement. She joined the Island Health Care team in 2019 as a Regulatory Analyst/Operations Manager and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2021. Lucy brings a deep commitment to performance improvement and innovation, and she is passionate about ensuring Islanders have access to high-quality, equitable care at IHC.

Deborah Noble, RN, MSN

Chief Clinical Officer

Deborah is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of healthcare experience. A 1985 graduate of Bristol Community College, Deborah has furthered her education throughout her career, earning a BSN from Chamberlain University and an MSN in Community Health Nursing from Liberty University. She began her career as an ER nurse and is also experienced in post-acute care, including short term rehabilitation, long term care, and home health care. Most recently she was a member of the leadership team at Southcoast Health, holding positions in quality and safety and clinical management for Southcoast Physicians Group. In 2021 Deborah was honored by Southcoast with the Eagle Leadership award as “Leader of the Year” in recognition of her management of the Central Clinical Support Team in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Deborah has recently relocated to Edgartown, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living and working on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard where she has spent many years visiting family and friends. She loves spending time with her family, especially her three daughters and four grandchildren, and also enjoys reading, nature hikes, music, and travel. Deborah is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the team at IHC serving the healthcare needs of the island community.

Don Paré

Chief Information Officer

Don joined Island Health Care in 2026, bringing more than two decades of health care information technology experience across both Federally Qualified Health Centers and large hospital system networks. He began his career at a nonprofit primary care organization in Boston, where he was part of an early wave of health centers to adopt Electronic Health Records systems—an experience that shaped his deep expertise in health care technology implementation and strategy.

Over the course of his career, Don has led five organization-wide EHR implementations across three organizations and four different vendor platforms. Rising through the ranks of health care IT, he ultimately served as Chief Information Officer of Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care before returning to the nonprofit sector, where he has focused on supporting FQHCs and the unique challenges of community health center technology.

Allison Searle

Director of Finance & Human Resources

Allison joined Island Health Care in April 2019 after returning to Martha’s Vineyard, where she was born and raised. She was an office manager for a residential group home in Florida for last 9 years. With her administrative background she has been a perfect fit for the health center patient support team.
Priya Esposito

Director of Health Information Management

Priya joined the Island Health Care staff in January of 2015 as a Medical Records Clerk, assuming the management of medical records during the transition from paper to electronic health records. Priya became an EHR Data Manager in May 2018, assuming responsibility of data reporting and also support of the administrative team when needed.
Rebecca Flanders-Clements

Director of Patient Access

Becky joined Island Health Care in February 2016 after working as a receptionist and Office Manager at Vineyard Medical Services walk-in clinic for close to ten years. Her experience handling patients’ questions and concerns, and her familiarity with referrals, insurance requirements and electronic health records has allowed her to join the health center patient support team without missing a beat. Born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, with two children and husband Albert, Becky embodies the Island spirit.
Haley Dolan

Director of Community Health

Haley grew up outside of Boston and spent her summers on the Island. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2019 where she studied Biology and Spanish. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked in medical research labs, different healthcare settings, and as an elementary school Spanish teacher. This is where she developed a passion for community health, teaching, and helping others. After finishing school, her love of adventure took her to Madagascar where she worked as an English teacher for the Peace Corps. She is excited and grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Island community!

Sam Mitchell

Director of Communications & Strategic Development

Sam grew up in West Tisbury and graduated from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in 1996. After earning his degree from Wesleyan University in 2000, he began his career in public service—first as a U.S. Senate aide (2000–2008) and later as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2009–2010). Since then, Sam has led marketing and communications efforts for a range of small businesses and mission-driven organizations. He began working with Island Health Care as a contractor in 2018 and officially joined the team full-time in 2025.