Welcoming Karen Garcia: Our New Volunteer Coordinator for Blood Screenings

We at the AWC are delighted to introduce Ms. Karen Garcia, our esteemed new Volunteer Coordinator for blood screenings at the upcoming AWC Health Fair. Karen brings with her a wealth of experience in medical coordination and community health initiatives, making her a perfect fit for our team.

Karen's background includes serving as a Medical Coordinator for the 9health/365 health fairs, where she played a crucial role in ensuring the success of numerous health events. Her deep understanding of the protocols and processes involved in such fairs makes her an invaluable addition to our team.

Currently, Karen holds the position of Faculty/Program Chair in the Medical Office of Technology at Arapahoe Community College. Her dedication to healthcare education and her passion for improving health outcomes align perfectly with the goals of our upcoming health fair.

We are immensely grateful to Karen for agreeing to lend her expertise to help us coordinate the blood screenings. Her involvement will undoubtedly enhance the quality and effectiveness of our event.

We invite you all to join us in extending a warm welcome to Karen. We are eagerly looking forward to working closely with her and the rest of the team to make the AWC Health Fair a resounding success.

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