About Us

Community Health Education is a grant-funded section of Yavapai County Community Health Services.

We strive to better the health of the community through advocacy, education, programming, resources, and collaboration.

We Have a Passion For Our community

About Yavapai County Community Health Services: We will provide leadership, information, and services that contribute to improving the health and well-being of Yavapai County residents.

Through passionate leadership and programming, we provide opportunities for Yavapai County residents to optimize their health and well-being.

All Community Health Education Staff have an Arizona State Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance, are trained in cultural humility and are trained in trauma-informed approaches.

Our Amazing Staff - Cottonwood Office

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Heather Klomparens

Section Manager, BS in Kinesiology & Health, Michigan State University, MA in Sport Administration, Central Michigan University

heather.klomparens@yavapaiaz.gov

She has worked for YCCHS since 2012, starting as a Health Educator in Active Living, the Built Environment, and nutrition education. In her current role, she oversees the grant management of Community Health Education and leads an amazing group dedicated to the health and well-being of Yavapai County residents.

Fun fact: I am up for most adventures, especially outdoors with family.

Laurel Abdelnour

Coordinator Sexual Health, BA, MS, Eastern Mennonite University

laurel.abdelnour@yavapaiaz.gov

She has been with CHE since 2007. She comes with a counseling background and has had a long career working with youth as a counselor, group facilitator, educator and program administrator. Laurel has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute (2002) and a Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University (2014). Laurel was the Executive Director of Northern Arizona Restorative Justice, alongside her role in CHE, from 2014 – 2020. In that position, Laurel worked with Juvenile Probation to give youth an opportunity to heal the harm caused by their actions and the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District to implement restorative practices into their schools to improve school climate, promote positive conflict resolution and reduce suspensions.

Laurel’s primary roles in CHE are teaching and advocating for comprehensive Sexual Health education and sexual violence prevention. Laurel loves educating young people and encouraging them to make healthy choices. A hatha yoga instructor since 1999, Laurel also taught weekly yoga classes to county staff up until Covid.

Fun Fact: In her spare time, Laurel is an avid hiker and regularly takes hiking trips to spectacular locations around the Southwest.

Jen Mabery

Health Coordinator, working with the County for 10 years.

jen.mabery@yavapaiaz.gov

She is a 40-year resident of Cottonwood AZ, with a deep commitment to community wellness.

Jen is passionate about sharing her extensive experience in outdoor education, she works directly in healthy active living initiatives. She serves as Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee and works to promote cycling safety and infrastructure. She also is one of the leaders of Trekabout hiking club with a decade-long tradition of fostering healthy active living and a community support system.

In addition to her work in outdoor initiatives, Jen is actively involved in tobacco education and youth advocacy advocating for healthier lifestyles and informed choices.

Fun Fact: Outside of her professional pursuits, Jen enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and fishing embracing the outdoor lifestyle she strives to promote her community.

Lindsay Plas

Health Educator II, BA in Physical Education & Health Education, Mount Union University

lindsay.plas@yavapaiaz.gov

She has over 18 years’ experience teaching Physical Education & Health Education for grades K-12 and 4 years as Athletic Director. Her work with YCCHS is with nutrition education, physical activity, and active living, specializing in diabetes prevention (SNAP-Ed, DPP). She is dedicated to educating businesses and community leadership how to prevent human trafficking in our county.

Lindsay’s well round physical activity education, partnered with diabetes prevention is popular with the grade school students and elder/senior population in Yavapai County.

Fun fact: Due to an injury sustained during a neighborhood football game, my pinkie has not grown since I was 8 years old.

Kalli Fuentes

Health Educator II, Community Health Education, BS Utah Valley University

kalli.fuentes@yavapaiaz.gov

Kalli has over 3 years’ experience with Yavapai County teaching in the Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Tobacco Prevention programs. She is certified for Middle and High School sexual health education. She also provides HIV testing at community events.

Fun fact: She enjoys painting with watercolors.

Graelyn (Grae) Deslauriers

Health Educator II, BSW from Arizona State University

graelyn.kamnitzer@yavapaiaz.gov

Grae joins the Yavapai County Community Health team from Phoenix, bringing with her a solid foundation in social work. With seven years of experience across various sectors, including nonprofit organizations, behavioral health, Arizona schools, and the Department of Child Safety, she is deeply committed to educating and supporting youth. Grae is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), SafeTALK, and is a Yavapai County Master Gardener. She graduated Cum Laude from Arizona State University. In her position, she focuses on tobacco education and cessation initiatives, bullying prevention, youth support groups, and sexual health education.

Fun Fact: In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and engaging in various art projects.

Our Amazing Staff - Prescott Office

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Sharmel Jordan

CHE Program Manager, BS in Health Science from NAU

sharmel.jordan@yavapaiaz.gov

Works in SNAP Education Nutrition/Active Living Grant, Tobacco Grant, Smoke Free AZ, and has over 18 years of experience at YCCHS.

Special trainings include Civil Rights, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Curriculum and the Language of Health, CPR and First Aid Certified, Cultural Competency & Health Equity Training, Chronic Disease and Prevention & Management, Infectious Disease Prevention, Mental Health First Aid

Fun fact: Sharmel loves hiking and is fortunate to incorporate it into her job. She leads hikes in collaboration with the City of Prescott’s Trekabout group, which has been thriving for years. Leading these hikes allows her to do what she loves while working, making it a truly rewarding experience!

Rachel Mills

Health Coordinator, BS Health Science, Brigham Young University, Idaho

rachel.mills@yavapaiaz.gov

She works with Adult Services and has worked with CHE since 2015. She has a degree in Health Science from BYU-Idaho. She is a certified Tai Chi Instructor, a Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program, A Matter of Balance Coach, and co-chairs the Northern Chapter of the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition.

Rachel helps coordinate the Mental Health Conference for YCCHS each year.

Fun fact: She enjoys hiking all over the Southwest.

Cindy Garman

Health Coordinator for Sexual Health, Maternal and Child Health: Bullying Prevention and Healthy Relationships, BS/BA John Brown University

cindy.garman@yavapaiaz.gov

Cindy has over 20 years of experience with pregnancy prevention n Yavapai County, 14 years with Yavapai County Community Health Education. Her focus on Bullying prevention and Healthy Relationships programs for the Yavapai County School Districts allows Cindy to teach students in the classroom, giving them the tools they need to have healthy lives and relationships.

Fun fact: Cindy enjoys remodeling home projects, herself.

Lauren DeFore

Health Educator III, BS from Northern Arizona University

lauren.defore@yavapaiaz.gov

She has over six years of experience working for Yavapai County, including the past four years teaching sexual health and healthy relationships. She is currently completing dual master’s degrees in public health (MPH) and Healthcare Administration (MHA) from Carolina University. Lauren specializes in providing both abstinence-based and comprehensive sexual health education in middle and high school classrooms throughout Yavapai County, aiming to empower young people with knowledge and healthy decision-making skills.

Fun fact: She loves listening to psychological thrillers while driving – the more twisted, the better.

Teresa Manning

Health Educator II, B.A. from University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

teresa.manning@yavapaiaz.gov

She is trained in Juvenile Justice, Motivational Interviewing, Voices, a program for young women, Owning Up, an anti-bullying program, Snap-Ed programs, i.e. Junior Master Gardener, Food Smarts, Tai Chi certification, Trauma-Informed work, leadership.

She worked 30 years in juvenile justice, 5 years in substance abuse treatment, 3 ½ years with Community Health for Snap-Ed/AZHealthzone and Maternal Child Health

Fun fact: Through my college years, I had the opportunity to live and study in France for a year.

Ally Stallman

Healthy Educator II, BS Community Health, Montana State University

ally.stallman@yavapaiaz.gov

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Motivational Interviewing.

She has 3 years working on addressing basic needs and resources in Yavapai County and starting to teach sexual health and healthy relationships for 7th-9th graders this year. She works on the committee for the Yavapai Mental Health Conference and is updating Health Dept. Event materials.

Fun fact: I was born on Mother’s Day!

Jan Lee

Health Educator II, BA/MS from Grand Canyon University

jan.lee@yavapaiaz.gov

She has 2 years working experience with Yavapai County Community Health Services. Since moving to Prescott 5 years ago she has been involved with community outreach and promoting healthy living for people of all ages. A few of the programs she currently is involved with are Tai Chi, tobacco cessation, healthy schools, maternal childhood health and prescription for nature. She is currently working on a certificate as a Community Health Worker through ASU.

Fun fact: At 14, with my mouth wired shut for 6 weeks, I attempted to put a piece of Canadian bacon pizza in a blender for consumption.

Pat Robison

Health Education Coordinator

patricia.robison@yavapaiaz.gov

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Sabith Oliver

Health Education Coordinator

sabath.oliver@yavapaiaz.gov

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Janet Billiet

Health Educator II

janet.billiet@yavapaiaz.gov

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About Us

We Have a Passion For Our community

Our Amazing Staff - Cottonwood Office

Heather Klomparens

heather.klomparens@yavapaiaz.gov

Laurel Abdelnour

laurel.abdelnour@yavapaiaz.gov

Jen Mabery

jen.mabery@yavapaiaz.gov

Lindsay Plas

lindsay.plas@yavapaiaz.gov

Kalli Fuentes

kalli.fuentes@yavapaiaz.gov

Graelyn (Grae) Deslauriers

graelyn.kamnitzer@yavapaiaz.gov

Our Amazing Staff - Prescott Office

Sharmel Jordan

sharmel.jordan@yavapaiaz.gov

Rachel Mills

rachel.mills@yavapaiaz.gov

Cindy Garman

cindy.garman@yavapaiaz.gov

Lauren DeFore

lauren.defore@yavapaiaz.gov

Teresa Manning

teresa.manning@yavapaiaz.gov

Ally Stallman

ally.stallman@yavapaiaz.gov

Jan Lee

jan.lee@yavapaiaz.gov

Pat Robison

patricia.robison@yavapaiaz.gov

Sabith Oliver

sabath.oliver@yavapaiaz.gov

Janet Billiet

janet.billiet@yavapaiaz.gov

Jan Lee

Heather Klomparens

Ally Stallman

Teresa Manning

1090 Commerce Street Prescott, AZ 86305

​10 S. 6th Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326

10 S. 6th Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326