GENDER HEALTH CENTER
MEET THE TEAM
MEDICAL PROVIDERS
JULES CHYTEN-BRENNAN, DO
Medical Director, Internal Medicine
Fun Fact: I am a tea fanatic and brew my own kombucha!
Pronouns: They/them/theirs
JUDITH SANCHEZ, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fun Fact: Judi loves baking. She is an avid fan of The Great British Bake Off and has been making treats for her family and friends since she got her first Easy Bake oven at age 5.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
MITCH GEVELBER, MD
Pediatrics/Adolescent medicine
Fun Fact: I played the Alto Saxophone in the University of Michigan Marching Band and at 50 years old, ran a half marathon without training (not very smart😊)
Pronouns: He/him/his
ALEJANDRO JIMENEZ, MD
Internal Medicine
Fun Fact: I once was an extra in a Bollywood movie
Pronouns: He/him/his
MENTAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
KEI YOSHIMATSU, MD
Psychiatry
Fun Fact: If I had to choose my last meal, it would be sushi, hands down.
Pronouns: He/him/his
CIARA MAHAN, PHD
Psychology
Fun Fact:
Pronouns: She/her/hers
SELENE LUK, DO
Adolescent Psychiatry
Fun Fact: If I wasn’t a psychiatrist, I would be an elementary school teacher to engage and effect positive change in young people, supporting their unique dreams and goals!
Pronouns: She/her/hers
HANNAH JOHARCHI, PHD
Psychology
Fun Fact: I love to dance
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Nursing
LAURYN TERRY, RN
Charge Nurse
Fun Fact: I walk my kitten Lucy outside on a leash
Pronouns: She/her/her
JOANNE BEAL, LVN
Fun Fact: My dog Chico sings (or howls) whenever I sing. I speak 3 languages and two Filipino dialects.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Social Work
ARICKA ARANA O'HARA, LCSW
Fun Fact: I am a Libra and love cats!
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Call Center
ROCHELLE MARTINEZ
Fun Fact: I would love to share that I’m a Mother of two and enjoy working out and spending time with family.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
QUOTES FROM THE TEAM
“I believe that ALL teenagers and young adults deserve to live their best lives, and to be understood and seen as who they are. In providing health care related to gender, I deeply appreciate the opportunity I have to play a role in helping youth to reach their personal goals.”
“I do this work because I know the positive impact that Trans-affirming care has on our beautiful community. My experience doing this work has been to witness amazing beginnings, and continued journeys of awesomeness.”
“I believe that health care is a right and should be delivered in a safe, equitable and affirming manner. I am excited to be a part of the Gender Health Center and work with a team that is dedicated and compassionate about delivering quality care, where gender identity, expression and all intersecting identities are valued and respected.”
“I am passionate about supporting the GHC in creating a more just, inclusive, and fulfilled world for all.”
“I’m most passionate about my work because it’s in my heart to serve and learn from each and every person I come across.”
“I couldn’t be more honored working with the amazing people we have here in the GHC.”
“I have the honor of witnessing and traveling with someone as they connect with all that is authentic to them. I am truly grateful to support people in their journey to feel seen/heard or understood."