Meet Our Staff: Patrick Bozarth

Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of CCC's incredible leaders, Assistant Executive Director, Patrick Bozarth!

Name: PATRICK BOZARTH

What do you do at CCC? 

I am the Assistant Executive Director and a counselor

How long have you been at CCC?

I have been at CCC for 3 years.

Where are you from originally?

San Diego, California

What is your favorite vacation spot?

Laos

What is your favorite food? 

Italian and Sushi

Who is someone you look up to or admire and why?

My mother, because she is a hard worker, loving, strong, smart, supportive, and she provided so much for me and my sisters.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Being outdoors, hiking, gardening, being with my husband

What is your favorite place in Las Vegas?

My home and Red Rock

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and why?

A chimpanzee who roller skates and wears clothes. Because who wouldn't want that?

What would you choose as a career if you were not in this field?

A landscape architect, because I love gardening and plants. 

What is your favorite thing about working at CCC?

The people - staff, clients, and community partners!

What words of wisdom do you have to share?

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

Did You Know?

July 28th is

 

 

For more information about the types of Hepatitis, how it is transmitted, who is at risk, symptoms, vaccinations and more, please visit the CDC website.

 

Need tested? Visit one of our community partners during their regular testing hours:

 

The Center

Southern Nevada Health District

 

 

-ASM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Our Staff: Marilyn Anderson

Today is the second installment of "Meet Our Staff," as we venture into our Diversity, Health & Wellness Program to introduce you to Marilyn!

Name: MARILYN ANDERSON

What do you do at CCC? 

I am the Diversity, Health and Wellness (DHW) Program Coordinator. I work via a SAMHSA grant and our focus population is minority gay men but we are free to test all individuals for HIV and Hep C. We provide testing and treatment for individuals who may or may not be positive. They include referring for substance use, mental health, psychiatry, etc. We also provide case management services to clients by assisting them with housing, job searches, food, medical insurance, clothing, etc.

How long have you been at CCC?

I started at CCC in January 2013 as a DHW Case Manager. 

Where are you from originally?

I was born in Illinois, but raised in Vegas.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

Berchtesgaden, Germany 

What is your favorite food? 

I have way too many for just one favorite, but some of my tops are sushi, foie gras, ma po tofu, and whole steamed crab with ginger and onion! 

Who is someone you look up to or admire and why?

I'll keep the name a secret, but I admire this person because of who they are inside!

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

There are so many fun things to do in my spare time. Having a glass of wine with good friends, watching a movie in bed, vacationing, reading….

What is your favorite place in Las Vegas?

In an airplane above it, watching the lights fade as I fly off to another country!

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and why?

My little Meg (cat) that I have right now. Why? Because she's awesome!  

What would you choose as a career if you were not in this field?

I'd write novels

What is your favorite thing about working at CCC?

I adore the people I work with… best bunch ever! 

What words of wisdom do you have to share?

"The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of." - Pascal