ELISA QUARLES
(she/her/hers)
CEO / Executive Director
elisa@mywcms.org, Ext: 1312
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Elisa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Carolina Medical Society. She has a committed duty and responsibility in ensuring the mission and vision of the organization is achieved. Her work extends into advocacy, membership relations and cultivation, participation in fundraising activities, overseeing the strategic direction and execution of the Foundation’s programs, and Board of Directors and fiscal oversight. Elisa enjoys mentoring, spending time with loved ones, watching reality TV, and attending artistic events.
MATT DAVENPORT
(he/him/his)
Operations/Finance Manager
matt@mywcms.org, Ext: 1301
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Matt is responsible for assisting with day-to-day office operations. He loves being an integral member of an organization whose mission supports the health and overall well-being of the local community. In his free time, he can be found on the disc golf course or hanging out with his five-pound Chihuahua, Honey Pie.
ROSALIA McHATTIE
(she/her/hers/ella)
Manager, Health Access Programs
rosalia@mywcms.org, Ext: 1307
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Rosalía is responsible for connecting participants with different language interpreters and providing access to health care through Project Access. She is also responsible for administrative duties and is certified as a Medical Interpreter for Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys Peloton’s bike, cardio, and yoga classes, as well as cooking and streaming sitcoms.
NIKI DUFF
(she/her/hers)
Senior Manager of Development and Strategy
niki@mywcms.org, Ext: 1310
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Niki serves as the organization’s Senior Manager of Development and Strategy. She focuses on fundraising for WCMS programs, sourcing grant funding, and managing WCMS marketing strategies. As a native of WNC, Niki has a strong connection and commitment to this community. Niki enjoys traveling, thrifting, and getting outside with her husband and their Beagle, Edna.
CASEY TAYLOR
(she/her/hers)
Manager of Membership Programs
casey@mywcms.org, Ext. 1313
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Casey oversees the many membership related programs and services that WCMS offers. She enjoys building relationships within our member community and strengthening the value that WCMS Membership adds to the lives of our wonderful healthcare providers. Outside of work, Casey loves hiking, seeing live music, exploring the food and brewery scene of WNC, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Jade.
AMYAH LEACH
(she/her/hers)
WIN Program Coordinator
amyah@mywcms.org, Ext. 1316
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Amyah is responsible for answering phone calls, scheduling appointments for WIN, and assigning interpreters among other tasks. In her free time, she enjoys studying languages, dancing, watching cooking shows, and spending time with loved ones.
LILIYA CHERNOUS
(she/her/hers)
WIN Program Coordinator
liliya@mywcms.org, Ext. 1308
DANIE’L FLORES
(she/her/hers)
WIN Program Coordinator
danie’l@mywcms.org, Ext. 1315
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Danie’l helps to keep WIN going by answering phones and scheduling interpreter appointments. She enjoys art and running her short-term rental business. She has also owned and operated a local garbage service company which serviced over 1200 households. Family is an important component to her happiness, including her three little ones. She also enjoys traveling (yes, even with three children), playing the piano, and reading.
MARINA STUTES
(she/her/hers)
WIN Program Coordinator
marina@mywcms.org, Ext. 1317
TAMARA RICH
(she/her/hers)
Health Access Navigator
tamara.rich@mywcms.org, Ext. 1309
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Tamara ‘s role in Project Access is to process referrals and applications from our participating providers in a timely matter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, traveling and music.
VANESSA ORIHUELA
(she/her/hers)
Health Access Navigator
vanessa@mywcms.org, Ext. 1314
VADIM GALPERIN
(he/him/his)
Health Access Navigator
vadim@mywcms.org, Ext. 1311
MATTI KAUFTHEIL
(they/them/theirs)
Digital Media Intern
