Meet Our Team

Hello, my name is Ayme P., and I serve as a Health Educator at Touchstone Health Services. I have been with the organization for a year and three months now. I have a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Grand Canyon University. I truly enjoy what I do and being able to help my community, I had the opportunity to make meaningful connections and relationships by also providing support in English and Spanish. In my free time I enjoy going to a good coffee shop and spending time with family!

Hello, my name is Miss G, and I am a Health Educator at Touchstone. I’ve been with Touchstone for about a year and a half, and I’ve truly enjoyed working with the community, especially youth, and building meaningful relationships along the way. In my free time, I love spending time with my fur babies and exploring new coffee shops!

Hello! My name is Julia, and I have served as a Health Educator with Touchstone Health Services for about six months. I have a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Public Health from Northern Arizona University and I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health – Health Promotion from NAU. In my role as a health educator, I am dedicated to promoting health literacy in youth and increasing positive health outcomes within the community. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with my family and friends!

Hello! My name is Taylor, and I am a Health Educator and have been working at Touchstone for about a year and a half. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Boston College, and I am very passionate about health equity and expanding access to resources in the community! In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to concerts, and collecting blind boxes!

Hello, my name is Zachary Prado, I am a Health Educator, and I have been with Touchstone for close to two years. As a Health Educator, I enjoy reaching the next generation of youth and their communities the best way possible. On my free time, I enjoy going to the movies and spending time with family and friends!

Hi, my name is Luis Belmar, and I am a Health Educator for Touchstone Health Services. I have been with the company for 1 year and 4 months. I have a degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at EL Paso (UTEP), and I am working on my master program in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I am passionate about helping the community by facilitating workshops and youth programs.

Hello, my name is Karina Herrera and I am a Supervisor for the Prevention department. I have been with Touchstone for over 7 years. I have a Bachelors from Northern Arizona University in Public Health. In my day to day I oversee youth and parenting programs, connect with partners and offer support. I love working and connecting with the community we serve and seeing the impact our team is making every day! In my spare time I love going to my children’s sporting events, reading, and hanging out at home with my family.

Hello, my name is Mr. Alexis. I have been working with Touchstone Health Services since June 2025 and started as a Behavioral Health Specialist, where I worked directly with youth and their families. In my new role as a Community Liaison, I focus on building strong connections within the community and helping provide resources and programs that support youth and families. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Arizona State University. I am passionate about working with young people and helping guide them toward making positive, informed decisions, as I truly believe they represent the future of our communities. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy staying active by running, challenging myself through playing chess, and spending quality time with my family.

Michaela is a dedicated public health professional with expertise in sexual health education, community engagement, and behavioral health interventions. With a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam, she has cultivated a career centered on empowering individuals and communities through education, outreach, and advocacy.

Hello! My name is Laura Espinoza and I am a health educator at Touchstone Health Services. I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Arizona State University. I have experience as a case manager through an internship I obtained at St. Vincent de Paul, during this time I worked with the senior population in transitional housing and was able to assist them with systemic issues that contribute to poverty and inequality. In the future my goal is to pursue a career as a school social worker. I look forward to serving the children and families through our outreach programs.

My name is Emely Moya, and I am a Health Educator at Touchstone. I earned my bachelor’s degree in social work from Northern Arizona University, where I discovered how much I enjoy working with youth in the community and creating opportunities for lasting, positive impact. I am passionate about empowering the communities I serve through education and meaningful connection, and I am excited to continue growing while making a difference at Touchstone. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dogs and sipping on a good, iced latte.

Hello, I’m Alexis Perez, Evaluation and Research Specialist, and I have worked at Touchstone for 7 years in multiple roles. I have a Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona along with a graduate certificate in Translational Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health from the University of South Florida. In my role, I focus on collecting and analyzing data for process improvement, complete observations for our evidence-based programs, and conduct community assessments throughout the grant year, which we use to better our program. I enjoy being able to help improve our processes and find ways to help our team feel successful when delivering programs to the youth we serve in our community. In my personal time, I love reading, watching basketball (Go Mercury and Suns!), and cuddling with my dog – when he allows.

Hi there! I’m Stephanie, your friendly neighborhood Community Liaison. I was born on a crisp fall day and roughly 24 years later I obtained my BA in Psychology & Neuroscience from UNC Wilmington (highly recommend college at the beach). I began my career teaching parenting classes as a court liaison before transitioning into product management in tech. After several years I decided that I was over-tech’ed and pivoted to teaching K-2 PE where, after getting beat in rugby by 5 and 6 year olds, I decided to gracefully retire. Now I have joined forced with the Touchstone team working in substance abuse prevention and supporting teens and families in our community. And in my spare time [what even is spare time?], I love slinging across the buildings of New York and I am a huge fan of baklava.

Hello, my name is Lydia Cossio, and I am the Prevention Assistant Director. I have been with Touchstone for over eight years. I have a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. In my day-to-day role, I oversee the program, connect with partners, and offer support where needed. I love working and connecting with the community, as well as the communities we serve, and seeing the impact our team makes every day!