The Team

Katie Roders Turner is the Executive Director of the Family Healthcare Foundation. She is honored to lead the Family Healthcare Foundation, an organization that is devoted to connecting Tampa Bay residents to programs to improve healthcare outcomes, healthcare literacy, and mobilizing community partners to support collective knowledge. These services are provided to increase equitable access to high-quality healthcare and reduce health disparities in Tampa Bay.

Katie Roders Turner has expertise on policy, programmatic, and fiscal trends in health and human services at the federal, state, and local levels after serving in the public sector for almost 20 years. In every new role or experience, Katie maintains a passion for ensuring equitable access to high quality and affordable healthcare for individuals and families. They have been featured nationally on National Public Radio, CNN, and locally on ABC Action News and WMNF on behalf of the Family Healthcare Foundation.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women/Gender Studies, a Master’s in Public Health, and has a demonstrated commitment to community service. They are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, an alumna of the Global Health Fellows Program with USAID, and served in AmeriCorps. Katie currently serves on multiple public health tasks forces and committees in Tampa Bay.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University at Buffalo, Michael’s mission has always been clear: to leverage strategic financial management as a catalyst for positive change in the community. He firmly believes in the power of finance to drive impactful outcomes, enabling organizations to optimize resources and focus on their core missions. His dedication to social impact infuses every aspect of his work, guiding FHF toward a future defined by purpose and progress.

In his role, Michael oversees all fiscal operations at FHF, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and audit facilitation. His meticulous attention to detail ensures the financial integrity and stability of the organization, setting the stage for sustained growth and success. Beyond his financial acumen, Michael is a valued member of FHF’s leadership team, providing support to executive leadership and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

When he’s not crunching numbers or charting FHF’s financial course, Michael can be found pursuing his passions outside of work, which include spending time with his family, boating, home improvement projects, camping, and traveling.

Michael Aloian’s dedication to financial stewardship and social impact embodies the ethos of the Family Healthcare Foundation, driving the organization forward in its mission to be the trusted leader in Tampa Bay that ensures access to high-quality healthcare for all.

Claudette Jones joined the Family Healthcare Foundation as a Healthcare Navigator in Hillsborough County in 2023. She is a lifelong resident of Tampa, and excited about helping individuals in her home city obtain health insurance and the healthcare coverage that they need. Claudette enjoys outreach and educating people about services that are available in the community. Prior to working as a Healthcare Navigator, she worked in the non-profit sector for agencies providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Elsa Rodriguez began working as a Healthcare Navigator back in 2013 at the inauguration of the Health Insurance Marketplace. Prior to working as a Healthcare Navigator, her vast experience as a nurse opened doors to various management roles within the health insurance industry. She was blessed to develop and manage several teams working with disability claims, provider disputes, and even advocating as a trusted health insurance partner which offered Medicaid and Medicare coverage to underserved, underinsured communities, all within the non-profit and profit sectors.

Elsa is not only passionate about helping people live high-quality lives by meeting their overall healthcare needs, but also believes that sharing and teaching individuals how to be self-sufficient is the key to a purposeful life.

Imph is very proud to have graduated from the University of South Florida with a major in Health Science. His commitment to continually helping those within the Tampa Bay community is evidenced by his progressive role progression from clinical to community focused positions. He aspires to continue his endeavor through his work with the Family Healthcare Foundation. The Family Healthcare Foundation is proud to have Imph join them in 2023. Imph has been commended on his exemplary customer service in social service settings.

Karla has worked as a social worker helping children at risk of child abuse and neglect, pregnant mothers in high-risk situations, and people with disabilities. She is aware of the community resources that are provided. Karla has patience and love for the communities she serves.