Senior Staff

Warren Brodine joined Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC) as Chief Executive Officer in 2008. In this role, Mr. Brodine manages an operating budget of more than $19 million and oversees 230 staff members including physicians, dentists and behavioral health providers. Under Mr. Brodine’s leadership CFHC has achieved success in many key areas including a 10.4% budget surplus in his first full year of service. Additionally, the number of unique patient visits to CFHC’s four sites grew by 22% in 2009. Mr. Brodine also led the organization to expand its reach by opening its fourth health center on Chicago’s East Side in 2009 and its fifth center in Chicago Lawn in 2010.

Prior to joining CFHC, Mr. Brodine served as Director of Healthcare Consulting for RSM McGladrey, Inc., a leading business and accounting consulting firm focusing on community health centers on a national level. In this role, Mr. Brodine worked on expansion planning and with clients on Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) look-alike development, grant expansion, and budget development. His clients included health centers, hospital systems, physician practices, and associations.

Mr. Brodine also worked as Director of Strategic Initiatives for Access Community Health Network in Chicago, Chief Operating Officer of the Rodgers Health Center in Kansas City and Deputy Director of the Missouri Primary Care Association. In these roles, Mr. Brodine was responsible for data analysis, policy development and legislative affairs. Mr. Brodine also served as a lobbyist for water transportation as well as women’s health issues.

Currently, Mr. Brodine serves on several boards including Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, the Southeast Chicago Development Commission (SEDCOM) and CQuest America, the nation’s leading developer of WIC information systems and a provider of other health-related information technology services). He is also an active member of the National Association of Community Health Centers, the South Side Health Collaborative, and the Medical Home Network.

He holds his B.A. from Indiana University where he also did his graduate work in Education.

Ms. Hunter is one of the newest members of the Chicago Family Health Center’s Senior Staff team. Ms. Hunter joins our team with over fifteen years of strategic planning, payroll administration, staffing, organizational development, performance management, labor relations, risk management and training experience. Prior to CFHC, Ms. Hunter was the Director of Human Resources at Regency Hospital Company in Portage, IN as well as Lawndale Christian Health Center. Ms. Hunter holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University. Ms. Hunter also holds a SPHR certification and is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Ms. McLain joined Chicago Family Health Center in November 2008 in a newly created position of Director of Public Resources and Government Affairs. In this new position, Ms. McLain will be responsible for directing the implementation of a comprehensive government grants program as well as the implementation of a comprehensive government affairs strategy for CFHC. Prior to joining CFHC, Ms. McLain brings twenty-one years of development experience to CFHC that includes staff positions and consulting work with a numerous nonprofit agencies and community health organizations. Ms. McLain holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech from Northwestern University and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from the University of Chicago.

Mrs. Rodriguez came to Chicago Family Health Center in 1981 as an intake secretary/billing clerk. More than 28 years later, she is serving as Senior Director of Finance, Assistant Treasurer. She brings her unique history and strength to Chicago Family Health Center.

Mrs. Rodriguez is an expert in healthcare reimbursement, revenue cycle management, managed care billing and cash management. She manages a budget with total revenues approaching $16 million and total assets of more than $7.5 million. Through Mrs. Rodriguez’s leadership ability and analytical problem-solving skills, she has restored the financial viability of Chicago Family Health Center. Mrs. Rodriguez was honored in 2003 Award of Excellence from the Illinois Primary Health Care Association. In 2008, Mrs. Rodriguez was appointed to the Illinois Primary Health Care Association’s Finance Directors Professional Staff as the Chair-Elect. Mrs. Rodriguez serves in various capacities in two local area churches. At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mrs. Rodriguez serves on the Finance Committee. At St. Kevin’s Church in South Chicago, Mrs. Rodriguez serves as the Secretary to the Parish Counsel and Chair of the Finance Committee. Mrs. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University, with a concentration in finance.

Dr. Carl Toren joined the staff of Chicago Family Health Center as the medical director in 2001. In addition to his work at CFHC, Dr. Toren serves as part-time medical director for a shelter for abused and neglected children. Prior to assuming his position, Dr. Toren was the medical director for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. He spent three years as a staff physician and public health supervisor at Aira Hospital in western Ethiopia for the Reformed Church in America.

Dr. Toren is medically licensed in the State of Illinois; is Illinois Controlled Substance Licensed; and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics.

Dr. Toren has received numerous honors and awards; serves on several professional committees; and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Ms. Moreno has been with Chicago Family Health Center since 1991, when she joined the organization as the triage nurse. In 1993, Ms. Moreno became the clinical director. Her responsibilities included managing the triage department, reception, referral/recall and switchboard departments. Ms. Moreno also supervised the medical assistants, lab techs and phlebotomist staff.

Ms. Moreno held that position until 2002, when she became the director of grants and new initiatives. In this position, she supervised programs and services that related directly to the primary care of patients. She also served as the QI and privacy officer. In February 2009, Ms. Moreno was promoted to the Senior Director of Clinical Affairs. In this role, Ms. Moreno directs the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, has re-designed and implemented the chronic care nursing program as well as providing supervision for our HIV and Head Start programs.

Ms. Moreno is currently serving as the President of the Illinois Hispanic Nurses Association. She also holds the position of Vice-Chair of the South Chicago Board of Health and is serving as a board member of the South Chicago Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to joining Chicago Family Health Center, Ms. Moreno held nursing positions at South Shore Hospital, Neomedica Dialysis Center, Aguayo Neurological Center and South Chicago Community Hospital. Ms. Moreno graduated with a degree in nursing from the South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing and is registered as an Illinois and Indiana Professional Nurse.

Ms. Porras joined Chicago Family Health Center as a perinatal nurse case manager in 1993. In this position, Ms. Porras was responsible for the clinical case management of the Center's OB patients. Since that time, Ms. Porras has served as the perinatal coordinator, Healthy Start project manager and was promoted to her current position, director of comprehensive services, in April 2004. In this position, she is responsible for programmatic design, integration and implementation of the Healthy Start, family case management and clinical perinatal and pediatric services. Ms. Porras also serves as the team leader for Health Disparities Collaborative.

Ms. Porras is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, the National Healthy Start Association and a member of Metropolitan Family Services Community Advisory Board.

Ms. Porras was honored in 2002 with the VNA Foundation’s "Superstar Nurse" Award, as well as being honored by the March of Dimes with the Outstanding Committee Member of Latina Conference Committee. In 2003, Ms. Porras was honored by the National Association of Community Health Centers' Health Professional Education and Training Award.

Mrs. Ajose joined Chicago Family Health Center in 1987 as a project manager/health educator and is currently serving as the special programs director for the organization. In her current position, Mrs. Ajose brings 18 years of supervisory experience to the Developmental Disabilities, Healthcare for the Homeless, Home-Based Support, Respite and Family Assistance programs. Prior to joining CFHC, Mrs. Ajose served in various positions, ranging from an adult education instructor to a home health nurse. In these positions, Mrs. Ajose sharpened her skills, allowing her to bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her current role.

Mrs. Ajose holds a bachelor of science degree from St. Francis University in Joliet, and a MPA from Roosevelt University with a concentration in health care. Mrs. Ajose also holds a certificate in rehabilitation from Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, a certificate in adult day care management from the Illinois Association of Adult Day Care Management and a diploma in nursing from the South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing. She is registered as an Illinois Professional Nurse. In 2005, Mrs. Ajose became a QMRP coordinator and instructor for the Developmental Disabilities program.

Robert Maziarka joined Chicago Family Health Center in March 2009 as the organization’s CFO. Mr. Maziarka brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, and Director of Financial Decision Support and Medical Economics.

Prior to joining Chicago Family, Mr. Maziarka has held several financial leadership positions such as Hospital Controller and PHO Treasurer for Rush North Shore Medical Center; Corporate Director Financial Decision Support for Genesis Health Systems in Davenport, IA.; and has held several financial leadership positions with the Alexian Brothers Health System as VP/Chief Financial Officer of Alexian Brothers Health Management, Corporate Director of Accounting and Finance, and as Director of Financial Decision Support and Medical Economics. Mr. Maziarka has held positions as Chief Financial Officer for Deaconess Long Term Care; and the Chief Financial Officer for Access Community Health Network.

Recently, Mr. Maziarka provided transitional, financial leadership for Columbia-St. Mary’s Health System, Milwaukee, WI and for Brooks Health System, Jacksonville, FL to develop enhanced financial decision support, controllership, and healthcare analytical functions.

Mr. Maziarka received is M.B.A. in Operations Management and Finance from Lewis University in Lockport, IL and his BS Ed in Accounting and Economics from Chicago State University. Mr. Maziarka is a registered C.P.A. in the State of Illinois, and a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Mr. Maziarka is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

In June 2009, Chicago Family Health Center welcomed Mr. Jim Socha as the organization’s first Chief Information Officer. In the role of CIO, Mr. Socha will be responsible for the implementation of our Information Systems including our new Electronic Health Records system, the organization’s Finance Accounting System and all other technology systems for data collection and reporting.

Mr. Socha comes to Chicago Family with a strong background in technical support and management of IT systems. Most recently, Jim served as the CIO/IT Director at Family Christian Health Center where one of Jim’s primary responsibilities was to implement an EPM/EMR system. Jim was also responsible for the design, implementation and support of all technology systems, and HIPAA compliance software. Prior to Family Christian, Jim served as an IT Manager with Standard Parking, Field Container LP and the National Cattlemen Beef Association. Mr. Socha holds a number of hardware and software certifications.