Meet Our Board Members

David Sotelo

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Mr. Sotelo has been a member of Hope's board of Directors since 2021, has years of experience with Telehealth, and is dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality of life in the RGV. He actively volunteers and supports local organizations that focus on community development, education, and empowerment. 

Jesus Ozuna

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Mr. Ozuna has been a member of Hope's Board as Vice Chair

 since 2021. He is a well-known and respected professional who has spent the last 16 years working at local and state levels. Jesse has been passionate about serving and working with various non-profit and civic organizations to help spread awareness about services available to families that live in underserved communities.

Cynthia Beltran

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Mrs. Beltran started her service term as a Hope Board member in 2023. She plans to use her time and willingness to serve to highlight all the great work that HOPE Family Health Center does in the Rio Grande Valley. She has given back to her beloved community in many ways and is passionate about education, volunteering, and mentoring.

Jessica Martin

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Dr. Martin started her service term in 2023; she is honored to be a member of Hope's Board of Directors and looks forward to working with the community and building a vision to create a strong educational enterprise committed to learners, physician faculty, and staff. Dr. Martin has 20 years of experience in hospital administration, research, and medical education.

Faith Escobar

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Mrs. Escobar was inducted into Hope's Board of Directors in 2022, bringing years of healthcare, business development, and marketing experience with her. She feels honored and enjoys being a part of such a special organization that serves a community near and dear to her heart. She appreciates Hope's efforts and is dedicated to helping spread awareness and health to her Rio Grande Valley Natives.

Sofia Hernandez

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Miss. Hernandez has been a part of Hope's Board of Directors since 2021. She has more than 25 years of experience working in health care and public policy.

Miss. Hernandez also led a non-profit before starting her term with Hope Family Health Center, and has a very strong passion for serving the community.

Priyanka Patel

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Mrs. Patel has been a member of Hope's Board since 2021. She has many years of experience and education in Healthcare Administration. Mrs. Patel has a passion for giving back to her community and feels that it is her duty, as it has given her so much.

Adriana Gomez

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Dr. Gomez started her service term in 2023 and is a highly accomplished and experienced healthcare professional. She has been an active member of several great medical societies and is committed to helping her community. Her extensive and highly skilled background in the healthcare field serves as an invaluable asset to Hope Family Health Center's mission.

Marla Sandoval

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Ms. Sandoval started her service term as a Hope Board member in 2022. She is driven and passionate about giving back to her community and expanding healthcare services for our region. Ms. Sandoval has years of experience in Marketing, Business, and Healthcare. She volunteers at local nonprofits and community organizations.