Allan Boquiren, MSN, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Allan is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who obtained is Master's Degree from Resurrection University. He started out as a patient-care technician and after obtaining his RN license, he worked in various settings such as skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, medical-surgical, telemetry, and oncology hospital units. He is certified by both the American Nurses Credentialing Center and by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois - Chicago.

Amber Pendegraft, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Amber has been in healthcare for the past 20 years. She began as an LPN in 1999. Amber quickly found passion in caring for patients in long-term care. She began her graduate studies while employed as a Director of Nursing in a small rural home. Amber graduated from Chamberlain College of Nursing with her BSN in 2017 and her MSN in 2019. She looks forward to continuing to provide care to the aging population.

Amy Sertich, M.S.S.A., LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her M.S.S.A at Case Western Reserve University while also earning the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Concordia University. Amy has worked in the Social Service field for over 10 years. She has worked in a variety of setting such as post-acute rehabilitation, custodial care, and hospice. Within these settings, Amy provided counseling and psychosocial support to Patients and their families as they work through transitions of care, housing concerns, family dynamics, and coping with their disease processes. Amy is very excited to learn and grow with the MPAC team.

Shiying Huang, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Shelli Nunes-Briones, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Carmen G. Perez, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Carmen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her B.A. in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and earned both a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in aging practice and Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Carmen’s career spans work with individuals and families as a direct practitioner, educator, and administrator. Her areas of interest/experience include social work practice with the elderly, especially Latino elderly; medical social work (general, rehabilitation, geriatric, inpatient, and home health); and mental health counseling. As an educator, she has taught across the curriculum and was the coordinator of field education for both MSW and BSW programs. Throughout her professional career, she has striven to raise organizational consciousness relative to the delivery of linguistically and culturally congruent services to vulnerable populations. She is a fluent native Spanish speaker.

Julie Austin, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Shanda Jones, LCSW, CFTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Magdalene Miller, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Diane Baboulas, MSN, APN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Diane is a caring and compassionate provider. She enjoys taking care of her patients and their families with a holistic approach. She joins MPAC with 10 + years of nursing experience. She graduated from Bradley University with a BSN and started her nursing career as an ICU nurse at Alexian Brothers Medical Center - during which she was a staff nurse, charge nurse, mentor, and member of the rapid response team. As she looked to grow and expand her nursing career she completed her MSN-FNP in Dec 2009 from Northern IL University. Working as an APN for the last several years she has had the opportunity to provide care for a variety of patients in the areas of wound care, post-acute care and primary care - delivering quality patient care as well as being an advocate for illness prevention through patient and family education. Diane enjoys working with the geriatric population and looks forward to learning new things and working as a team member with colleagues.

Marilyn Rivas, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy Hirt, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lisa Brock, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Kim Sparenberg, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Clinical Educator, APN

Tiffany Smith, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Melissa Crawford, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Manal Khashan, MSN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Manal is a board-certified nurse practitioner in family medicine. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minnesota. Manal began her career in nursing in 1998 and has been a family nurse practitioner since 2018. Manal has over 20 years of experience in healthcare ranging from office, hospital, and long-term facility. Manal believes in creating close relationships with patients based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty, where patients are treated like family

Marcy Minshall, LCSW, ACSW, DT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Marcy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She earned her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University and her Masters of Social Work from Aurora University. Her experience includes nephrology social work, emergency room crisis triage, mental health assessments, and referral, group, and individual counseling for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dually diagnosed. Developing and implementing person-centered programming for individuals who are experiencing functional and cognitive decline. Marcy is excited to join MPAC and be apart of this strong clinical team!

Yoand Urquia Mora, MSN, AGNP

Nurse Practitioner

Marty Aukstuolis, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

My full name is Martynas Aukstuolis, but I like to be called Marty. I was born in Lithuania under Soviet occupation and then came to the United States in 1995. I love this country and the people here and consider it my home. My passion is helping people and I have been in helping professions all my adult life. I am happy to join MPAC to follow my passion to help people feel understood.

Cynthia Quarles, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN

Nurse Practitioner

Sykena Evans, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Stephanie Horine, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Ashleigh Warburton, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Tristan Talua, MSN, APN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Tristian began his nursing career after graduating with a BSN in 1997 and he takes pride with the years of nursing experience since then. His work includes Med/Surg, Cardiovascular-Intensive Care, Geriatric, Home Health and most recently step-down critical care with Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. He obtained his MSN-FNP degree from Olivet Nazarene University and was privileged to be invited to join the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

Kate Myles, APRN, DNP-FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Amye Litherland, MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Tonika Anderson

Assistant Practice Manager

Dawyn Jenkins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Dawyn received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Grand Canyon University. She later attended Regis College and received her Post Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Dawyn began her nursing career in the long-term care setting and has continued her passion for providing care to long-term care residents. Dawyn has also fulfilled roles as a ADON, DON, Quality Assurance Nurse and House Supervisor.

Dawyn believes in providing patient care using the holistic approach to ensure the delivery of optimal quality care.

Cassie Abendroth, APRN-BC

Nurse Practitioner,

Georgina Villacorta, RN, BSN, MSN- FNP-C&BC

Nurse Practitioner

Nkechi Onyeukwu, MSN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Sara Yant, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sara Yant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from the University of Illinois, and has worked in social services for over 20 years. She has worked in various capacities including Alzheimer's care, caregiver/family support, group work, and most recently, as a mental health therapist for individuals and families in the community.

Her approach to care includes utilizing and valuing an individual's life story (narrative), identifying strengths and assisting in steps to reach goals. She is passionate about coming alongside individuals and families navigating unique challenges and opportunities that arise with changes in aging, life transitions, and issues related to memory loss.

She is excited about joining the MPAC Healthcare Team that aims to reach and support an often overlooked population.

Tracy Dawson, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tracy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience. She graduated with her B.A. from Indiana University – Bloomington and her M.S.W. from Indiana University – Indianapolis. She began her social work career in the public schools before transitioning to medical social work.

Tracy is excited to now provide therapy to rehab and skilled nursing care patients and their families with MPAC Healthcare.

Christine Deliva, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Hill, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rachel Doronio, MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Corey Everett, RN, BS, MSN, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Andrea L. Moore-Barrow, MSW, MDiv, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ashley Belcher, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Abayomi Taiwo, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Emily Beam

Talent Acquisition Partner

Emily graduated with her BS in Human Resources Management in 2021 and is pursuing her MS in Human Resources Management degree. Upon completion of obtaining her MS, Emily plans to obtain her SHRM certification.

Emily is originally from Upstate NY but moved to Jacksonville, FL with her husband and two children 9 years ago. In her free time, she loves to travel and is a huge foodie! She also loves going to the beach and spending quality time with her family and dog Lucy.