Staff
CEO – Stephanie Kleinheinz, RN, MSN, FNP-c
Stephanie started at School Health Clinics in 2008 as a family nurse practitioner at the Washington and Gilroy Neighborhood Clinics. She became Director of Clinic Services in 2009, and was appointed CEO in 2015. Stephanie is passionate about providing quality healthcare to under served populations, and committed to improving healthcare access through her role as CEO. She was named one of Silicon Valley Business Journal’s brightest ‘40 Under 40’ in 2016. Stephanie has a bachelor of science degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland.
Chief of Operations/ Chief Financial Officer - Jocelyn Hart
Jocelyn joined School Health Clinics in 2015 and oversees operations including facilities, IT and finance. She has more than 15 years of healthcare management experience in the medical and dental fields. Jocelyn received her undergraduate degree in health science with a minor in sociology from San José State University. She also holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.
Medical Director – Claude Rogé, M.D.
Dr. Rogé is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Before joining the School Health Clinics, Dr. Rogé practiced at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara as a pediatric cardiologist, and at UCSF where he was a clinical professor of pediatrics. Dr. Rogé has also been a member of medical teams serving in Africa, Haiti, and Peru.
Health Education Manager - Claudia Mendivil, MPH
Claudia joined School Health Clinics in 2011. She currently oversees community-based health activities including health education, outreach, and enrollment. Claudia received her undergraduate degree in health science, a minor in social work, and her her master's degree in public health from San José State University.
Clinic Manager - Yeshe Mengesha
Yeshe joined School Health Clinics in 2018. As the Clinical Manager she oversees the operations of all the clinics and chairs the Quality Improvement Committee. Yeshe has more than 5 years healthcare experience in population management, quality improvement, risk management, and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in health science with a minor in health service administration from San José State University.
Clinic Manager - Yeshe Mengesha
Yeshe joined School Health Clinics in 2018. As the Clinical Manager she oversees the operations of all the clinics and chairs the Quality Improvement Committee. Yeshe has more than 5 years healthcare experience in population management, quality improvement, risk management, and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in health science with a minor in health service administration from San José State University.
Administrative Assistant - Erika Garcia
Erika Garcia has an associate’s degree in applied science and joined School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County in 2008 as a medical assistant. In 2011, she became a lead medical assistant, and in the following year became organization’s administrative assistant. She provides support to the administrative staff as well as the staff at all five clinics. When she is not the purple-loving office maven, she attends concerts and listens to music by Mariah Carey.
