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STRIDE Community Health Center

STRIDE Community Health Center is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families across the Denver metro area, regardless of income, insurance status, or background.

Our Story

Community Health Centers

+53,000

Annual Patients Served

+227,000

Patient Visits

Serving Colorado for over 35 Years

Founded in 1989 as Metro Community Provider Network, STRIDE began as a single clinic in Aurora, Colorado. Today, we have evolved into a trusted network offering comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive services.

Locations

Mission

We serve all patients with compassion and innovation, providing care that meets each

person’s specific needs.

Vision

A community where everyone has access to compassionate, reliable healthcare.

Core Values

Community

All are welcome at STRIDE – our patients are the center of our work.

Trust

Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.

Value

We respond to patients’ needs by providing effective, affordable care.

Compassion

We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Executive Team

Our executive team brings decades of experience in community healthcare, innovation, and public health policy. Their work ensures ongoing access to affordable care, expansion of services and programs, and strategic partnerships to support long-term community health.

Santos Vera

President & CEO

April Peer

CFO

Alan Reed

Chief Nursing Officer & VP of Operations

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Dr. Megan Adamson

Chief Medical Officer

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Dr. Sung Cho

Chief Dental Officer

Dr. Dellena Aguilar

VP of Organizational Development

Allison Draayer

VP of Public Affairs & Business Development

Board of Directors

At STRIDE, we believe that compassionate, accessible health care begins with strong community leadership. Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the vision and strategy behind our work.