About Us
Board of Directors
Jim Posey, JD
Senior Advisor
Brant Smith
President
Heather Smith, RN
Vice President / Treasurer
Jan Ilutsik, RN
Secretary
Management Team
Gregory Higgins, MD
Executive Director
A Word From Our Executive Director
Thank you for your interest in our work. Mountain View Health Services provides critical health care to the most underserved areas in Anchorage. We look forward to working with all who are committed to carrying on the mission of making compassionate, accessible, and affordable medical care available to Mountain View and everyone in our greater community.
Dr. Greg Higgins
Jon Van Ravenswaay, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Van Ravenswaay’s previous involvement in the non-profit sector includes working for Bristol Bay Native Association, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, and Alaska Children’s Service; and serving on the Board of Directors for Kids’ Corp and Dillingham Moravian Church.
Jessica Cabrera
Office Manager
Jessica runs the front office with style and professionalism. Our patients give her 5-star reviews for excellent customer service. Jessica also speaks Spanish.
Vincia Timothy-Bruno
Business Manager
Vincia is a Business manager with over 10 years experience in business and Medical Billing management.
Carolyn Heyman, JD
Legal Counsel
Physicians
Jon Van Ravenswaay, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Van Ravenswaay spent his childhood in rural Alaska and went to UAA for undergraduate education. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and went to medical school (University of Washington School of Medicine) and residency (Ventura Family Medicine Residency) to train for broad-spectrum family medical care. After residency, he worked at a busy urgent care in California, serving families of agricultural workers. In 2018, Dr. Van Ravenswaay moved his family back to Alaska to start Mountain View Urgent Care – offering low-barrier medical care to all. Dr. Van Ravenswaay is married and has two children. He enjoys hiking and playing musical instruments.
Gregory Higgins, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Gregory Higgins is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a veteran, board-certified physician in the field of Emergency Medicine. He has extensive medical experience, including serving in leadership for outpatient clinics, hospitals, and emergency departments. He currently serves as Medical Director for Alaska Job Corps. He also volunteers for Alaska Workers Association – providing free healthcare to those without health insurance. Dr. Higgins is married and often travels to Africa to volunteer with his wife who is a registered nurse. He is an accomplished mountaineer and has been awarded the coveted Hoeman Award by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska.
Phillip Mendoza, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Mendoza is board-certified in Family Medicine and has a wealth of medical and administrative experience and a big heart for service. He previously served as Chief Medical Officer for Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center for 3.5 years. He has also previously served at a combination urgent care / primary care clinic for agricultural workers in Washington state. He maintains a diverse clinical practice and can perform DOT physicals, treat Hepatitis C and substance use disorders, and perform Immigration Medical Exams. He is married with two children and enjoys hunting, fishing, and getting out into the Alaskan outdoors. Dr. Mendoza also is fluent in Spanish.
Physician Assistants
Mental Health Therapists
Elaina Davis
Mental Health Therapist
Elaina Davis provides counseling support for teenagers, adults, and elders from all walks of life. She has experience helping those at-risk deal with traumatic experiences and abuse, as well as those struggling with substance use begin their recovery journey. Elaina has been helping others as a helping professional since 2016 and recently graduated with her master’s degree in 2021. She focuses her sessions on mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy. She believes that the key to healing is a motivation for change.
Casey McDevitt
Mental Health Therapist
Casey McDevitt provides counseling support to both adolescents and adults from all walks of life. She has experience with dual-diagnosis, crisis intervention, and chronic mental health issues. She has experience helping others begin and maintain recovery from substances and those working through traumatic experiences. Casey also has extensive experience and training in working with individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Casey has been working in the mental health field since 2009 and has master’s degrees in both mental health counseling and addiction counseling. She primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and person-centered modalities in her sessions and believes that everyone has the capacity for growth and change.
Staff
Cindy Delos Santos
Lead CMA
Jennifer Petty
CMA
Stephanie Lupie
Medical Office Assistant
Stephanie has 10 years of experience in healthcare. Born and raised in Bethel, Stephanie moved to Anchorage 2017.
Donalyn Calma, BS
Remote Transcriptionist
Dona is a registered pharmacist in the Philipines and has served Mountain View as a virtual healthcare assistant since 2019.
Khrislea Sapong
Remote Registered Nurse
Khrislea is a registered nurse in the Philippines. Fueled by her passion as a healthcare provider, she is inspirited to render her utmost service at the Mountain View Community as a Healthcare Virtual Assitant. She believes that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s world.
Marjorie Almasco
Remote Registered Nurse
Marjorie is an enthusiastic and committed nurse with considerable experience managing a wide range of medical issues. She is adept at performing the duties of an Intake Nurse to guarantee that patients receive the best care possible.
Jim Lowe
Registered Nurse, Clinical Skills Trainer
Jim is a registered nurse originally from Columbus, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University and has 20 years of Emergency Department nursing experience and 8 years of combined Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Neonatal Care experience. He serves as clinical skills trainer for our clinic support staff. He enjoys bicycle riding and reading.