Our Team
At Caring For Miami, we believe that “team work makes the dream work”. Our team of dedicated professionals work hard to stay up to date with key issues and community needs. We’re passionate about serving the undeserved and caring for the needs of our community. We’d love to speak with you! Click on a photo for our contact information.

Ashley Giritli
Executive Director

Ashley Giritli
Executive Director
Ashley, a Miami native, currently serves as the Executive Director of Caring For Miami. She received her Bachelors of Science from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Throughout her career she has developed expertise in strategic planning, program development, grant-maker…

Grace Gamboa
Director of Operations

Grace Gamboa
Director of Operations
Grace Gamboa serves as the Operations Director, where she provides administrative support to Caring For Miami’s various programs. Grace is grateful for the opportunity to use the skill she has acquired to positively and compassionately navigate the individuals we serve…

Omy Llaneras
Food Programs Director


Hannah Pruna
Dietetics Intern

Hannah Pruna
Dietetics Intern
Hannah is able to put what she learns in school to practice when working to help those who are food insecure. She is grateful for the opportunity to help those in need and show them the love of Jesus, which…

Mary Wick, MPH
Dental Outreach Coordinator

Mary Wick, MPH
Dental Outreach Coordinator
Mary currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Caring for Miami’s Project Smile Program. She was born and raised in Miami, where she graduated from the University of Miami with two degrees, a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a…

Carmen Mateo
Patient Care Coordinator


Liann Bedwell
Patient Care Coordinator


Mark Rivera
Mobile Dental Clinic Driver

Mark Rivera
Mobile Dental Clinic Driver

Yadira Mesa
Dental Assistant

Yadira Mesa
Dental Assistant

Damaris Ortiz, RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist

Damaris Ortiz, RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist

Lily Lopez
Dental Assistant

Lily Lopez
Dental Assistant