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UHHR Staff and Board

Heidi Justice, MPS

Executive Director
Dr. Mara Rabin

Medical Director & Co-Founder
Xander Gordon, LCSW

Clinical Director
Dani Folks, MPS

Program Director
Paige Whipps, LCSW

Therapist
Kate Harline, LCSW

Therapist
Ambrose Alor

Case Manager & Interpreter
Amal Muftin

Case Manager & Interpreter
Youssouf Dusengimana

Case Manager & Interpreter
Madeleine Homer

Volunteer Coordinator and Medical Case Manager
Cami Berger, CSW

Therapist

Board of Directors

Chair: Rachele McCarthey, MD – Physician, University of Utah Department of Psychiatry

Secretary: Juliana Briscoe, MHA/MPH – Business Operations, University Neuropsychiatric Institute

Treasurer: Jason Tucker – Vice President, Compliance, Wells Fargo & Company

Alaa Ameen, MS – CBT Eligibility Specialist, Department of Workforce Services

Jill Jeppesen, LMT – Massage Therapist

John Wunderli, JD – Three quarters re-retired Attorney

"The dedication UHHR staff have to their clients is extraordinary and demonstrates a passion for supporting refugees in their healing journey. I love working in a place that strives toward a higher goal daily in such a supportive manner. After three and a half years here, I can honestly say that UHHR is unique and I am lucky to be a part of this great organization."
— Paige Whipps, UHHR Therapist