Our Staff (preview)

Mary Montano-Niles

Research Manager, Drug Study Coordinator

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Mary Niles joined our research team at New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center in February 2019. She is a ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. She brings with her 14 years of extensive research experience and knowledge in Ophthalmology

Mary is married with two children and one grandchild. She spends her free time reading and enjoying her family.

Jammie Ross

Practice Administrator

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Jammie Ross joined the Management team in January 2022. She is an experienced Practice Manager, having worked in the medical management field of podiatry and podiatric medical insurance billing for approximately 17 years combined. Jammie has an infectious can-do attitude and finds the role of leadership within the framework of patient care to be vital work.

A former business owner and avid baker/cake-decorator, Jammie was once the founder of Caked Cupcake Boutique in 2011. She sold the bakery several years later – it is still thriving on Albuquerque’s west side and now known as Bittersweets Bakery.

Her interests outside of work include interior decorating, cooking/baking, and gathering with her friends.

She and her husband of nearly 30 years have two dogs, Oliver and Talulah. They also raised two daughters, which she says are her proudest and greatest achievements.

Jammie is well-versed in all aspects of administration and is very patient-focused in her approach to management. She finds the work she does to be very gratifying.

Devona Martinez

Research Assistant Manager

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Devona Martinez joined New Mexico Clinical Research department in 2009. She is a full time executive assistant and recruitment supervisor. Her duties included managing the regulatory submission for all new clinical trials, accounting, marketing and recruitment. She received her computer programming and accounting certificate from Luna Vocation Institute in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Before joining our research department, she was employed for 24 years where she managed a large consumer credit counseling division.
Devona is happily married and loves to spend time with her husband, children and grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading and sewing.

Linda Weakland

Research Recruiter

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Linda Weakland started out in our front office as a medical secretary. Her skills did not go unnoticed. She was later promoted into the research department. Linda is our research recruitment specialist.
She previously worked as a licensed dental assistant from 2002 until 2012 when she transitioned into the medical field. She has been a vital part of our research team since late 2012 and continues to shine.
Linda has been happily married for 8 years. She enjoys cooking and baking, arts and crafts and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Carly Dobbins

Osteoporosis Treatment Coordinator

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Carly Dobbins has been part of the New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis team since 2013. She began her journey with NMCROC as a member of the front desk staff and is now the Front Desk Supervisor. She has had the opportunity to experience many facets of the organization and is eager to make your visit a pleasant experience.
Mrs. Dobbins earned her Associates in Applied Science and then graduated in 2012 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Danny Widholm

Lead Bone Density Technologist

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Daniel Widholm is the lead bone density technologist at New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center.
He has 18 years of experience in radiology and 12 of those years have been solely dedicated to the field of bone densitometry.
He is an active member of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
In 2017, Daniel helped establish the passing scores for the ISCD Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist certification exam and prior to that helped write test questions during the first phases of the exam. He loves being involved in all aspects of his profession and believes the field of bone densitometry needs qualified and competent individuals to perform exams. Danny was raised in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Sandia High School and attended Pima Medical Institute.

Daniel is married, enjoys outdoor activities, and likes to travel.

Tanya Salazar

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Tanya Salazar joined our research team at New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center in September 2019. She has been a Research Coordinator for 7 years. She brings with her a vast knowledge and experience in Dermatology and Renal Health.
Tanya was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Monica Tanny

Medical Assistant Supervisor

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Arianna Campos

Front Desk Supervisor

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Samantha Howard

Telemedicine Coordinator

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Arely Barraza

Medical Assistant

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Andrea Salas

Medical Assistant

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Rachel Bruch

Medical Records

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Mickie Sanchez

Billing Specialist

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Wendy Howard

Billing Specialist

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Jessica Mason

Centralized Scheduler

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