OUR TEAM - Staff & Volunteers
Most of the work at the Mariam Clinic is accomplished by volunteers.
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These generous volunteers are the heart and soul of our clinic. They have diverse backgrounds representing various religions, cultures and ethnicity. Many of these volunteers are multilingual, which allows us to effectively communicate with our equally diverse patient population in a more welcoming manner.
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To learn more about joining our team please click on the button below.
OUR STAFF
Elaine Oakley - Clinic Director
Elaine was born and raised in Canada where she earned her BA in Psychology and Gerontology. For several years she was a level I Trauma Nurse in the ER followed by case management for home infusion therapy. She believes that one's financial situation should not be a barrier to healthcare. It is an honor to serve the clients of Mariam Clinic and she is proud of the quality of medicine they receive. The volunteers are the most dedicated staff she has ever worked with and it's a privilege to serve along side them. She currently serves on the Clinical Commitee, QA and Compliance, and Policies & Procedures.
Iman Saleh - Clinic Administrator
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Iman currently works as Clinic Administrator at Mariam Clinic. Previously she has been a volunteer at Mariam clinic for more than 7 years helping the Clinic Director with patient intake and in scheduling lab services. She is committed to and enthusiastic towards improving patient services for the underprivileged resulting in positive health outcomes for Mariam Clinic patients. Iman holds a master's degree in public health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill).
Suha Najjar - Registered Dietitian
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Suha Najjar is a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian with a mission to empower individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices through nutrition. Suha earned a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University, where she developed a solid foundation in the principles of nutrition, physiology, and biochemistry and went on to complete her Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences.
With over 12 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Suha has worked in diverse settings, including hospitals, universities and community health centers. In clinical settings, she has provided personalized nutrition counseling to patients with various health conditions. Suha has also contributed to community nutrition initiatives, conducting workshops and seminars to promote nutrition education.
Kristy Henry - Clinic Administrator
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Kristy Henry is the Assistant Director with Mariam Clinic. She was born and raised in Potterville Michigan and has lived in North Carolina for five years. She has worked in several family practices and urgent care as a Medical Assistant and Patient Care Representative. Kristy believes in advocating for patients and making sure they receive the best care available. She is looking forward to working with a great staff to help patients meet their healthcare goals. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and kayaking with her family.
Alta Grace Drury - Social Worker
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Alta Grace Sandra (Raad) Drury, MBA, MSW, came on board the clinic in 2024 to help our clients find and access services for additional needs they may have. She has lived in Hail, Saudia Arabia, Suzhou, China, and had visited Tibet, and her home country, Haiti. Her goal is to support those struggling in the community in any way she can, and is thrilled to join Mariam Clinic where she can support, and reach out to people to provide for their needs. Alta Grace is continuing her education and is a future Candidate for PHD for research on marginalized communities.
OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS
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Abed Aljimal
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Abubakr Ziaullah
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Ahmed Mashal
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Akshita Paruchuri
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Anna Sharma
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Asha Anand
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Bailey Hold
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Catalina Ospina
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Dana Alqudwah
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Deema Chakhachiro
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Gaby Manjarrez
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Iman Saleh
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Isley Correia
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Kate Lester
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Kayla Jones
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Kim Guest
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Leigh Grossfeld
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Linran Zhou
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Mariam Jamal
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Maryam Moghul
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Nazeeha Aman
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Olivia Latham
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Rayan Kaakati
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Reem Alhashemi
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Rifqa Alghareeb
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Safiya Alvi
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Shayan Sarmadi
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Sheila Cabalu
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Sina Kazemzadeh
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Sudhakar Nuti
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Sydney Browder
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Syeda Wasti
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Zaineb Syed
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Zaineb Viqas