Graduate Medical Education Coordinator
Ms. Roura grew up in the great city of Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois in 1995, Ms. Roura spent time as a swim coach and lifeguard before joining the Peace Corps in 1997. From 1997 to 1999, she devoted her time in the Peace Corps to teaching agroforestry to the native farmers in San Luis Jilotepeque, Jalapa, Guatemala. Her career in Graduate Medical Education (GME) began in 2001 as a Transitional Year Residency Coordinator at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago and progressed with taking on the coordinator role at Providence St. Peter Family Medicine in Olympia, Washington in 2008. Ms. Roura was presented with the opportunity to diversify her GME experience in 2015 to help start up a rural training program in Chehalis, Washington. Since then, she has helped to grow the Chehalis Family Medicine program as well as invest in new coordinators as part of her role in AFMA and WWAMI.
Graduate Medical Education Program Manager
Ms. Pratt grew up in Longview, WA and relocated to Olympia when she began her career with Providence in 2009. For over a decade, she served as a medical assistant at St. Peter Family Medicine. In 2022, Marker joined Hawks Prairie Family Medicine as the Clinic Supervisor of Operations, and during this time, she also pursued her MBA degree. In 2024, she returned to the residency program as GME Program Manager supporting medical, dental, and pharmacy programs at St. Peter Family Medicine and Chehalis Rural Training Program. Marker has a passion for teaching and leadership and looks forward to making a meaningful impact on the development and success of our programs.
During her free time, Marker and her husband enjoy exploring different parts of the world in search of the most delectable cinnamon rolls. Marker also finds great enjoyment in following the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament and making successful bracket predictions. She dotes on her tripawd dog, who is her loyal walking partner. On the weekends, Marker enjoys discovering new hiking trails.
Clinic Supervisor, Chehalis Family Medicine
Ms. Larman grew up in the military, traveling all over the US and Europe. In 1998, her family was stationed at Fort Lewis. where she graduated High School and stayed local. After graduating from South Puget Sound Community College in 2008, Jamacca joined Providence as a Medical Assistant in 2009. After 5 years, she became a Lead Medical Assistant. After 10 years, as a Lead, she transitioned into a supervisor role at Chehalis Family Medicine. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. Jamacca enjoys training and helping the residency. She continues to participate as an active committee member at South Puget Sound Community College with their Medical Assistant Program.
Clinic Manager, St. Peter Family Medicine and Chehalis Family Medicine
Growing up as a military dependent, Hillary Brodin experienced diverse cultures and communities, relocating frequently both nationally and internationally before settling in Olympia, Washington in 2000. After completing high school, Hillary pursued a career in healthcare, obtaining her certification as a nationally certified Medical Assistant. She dedicated over a decade to working in the field, with a significant tenure at Providence Hawks Prairie Family Medicine. Her hands-on experience in frontline healthcare profoundly shaped her understanding of patient care and clinic operations. In 2019, Hillary was promoted to Supervisor of Clinic Operations at West Olympia Family Medicine. There, she played a crucial role in overseeing a large department and supported the facility's expansion efforts. By 2022, Hillary advanced to Manager of Clinic Operations for Neurosciences and Vascular Surgery, a role that came with increased responsibilities and the challenge of balancing her professional growth with academic pursuits as she commenced her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration. Most recently, in July 2024, Hillary was appointed as the Senior Manager of Operations for the Saint Peter Family and Chehalis Family Medicine Residency programs. This role has allowed her to fully engage with her passion for advocacy and support for healthcare teams. Understanding the challenges faced by front-line caregivers firsthand, Hillary is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes growth, development, and the recognition of individual strengths. During her free time, Hillary enjoys adventuring with her husband and son around the PNW, sourdough baking, reading, or snuggling up for a movie night.