Our Mission
Ounce is on a mission to empower healthy and thriving communities by building bridges between housing and health.
Community Health
Team Spotlight
Dylan
Dylan serves as a D.C. Market Lead, bringing years of experience coordinating care for district residents and a passion for health equity. Prior to Ounce, Dylan was a Care Coordinator at McFarland & Associates and a Community Health Worker with the African American Health Program.
Dylan holds a Master's in Public Health from George Washington University, along with a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, playing tennis, traveling, and trying new things.
Tia
Tia is a Native Washingtonian leveraging 18+ years of experience and her community connections to bring vital resources and health education to the underserved Medicaid populations. Prior to Ounce, she served as Lead Investigator for DC Health and worked with MedStar’s community pediatric mobile unit, bringing critical resources to DC residents during the pandemic. Tia has a passion for service and unwavering commitment to closing care gaps through patient advocacy.
Tia matriculated at Xavier University in Louisiana after graduating from WMST Public Charter, DCPS and enjoys cooking, traveling, and building memories with her family.
Jona
Jona enjoys helping D.C residents navigate the healthcare system and partnering with local community organizations to coordinate onsite events for residents. She is passionate about minimizing health disparities by finding creative solutions for preventative care.
Jona holds a Master's in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing tennis, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
Isaiah
Isaiah is passionate about health equity and improving healthcare access in the D.C. area. He is especially focused on assisting Spanish-speaking residents in navigating the healthcare system and providing them with the resources necessary to thrive. Prior to Ounce, Isaiah worked as a Bilingual Health Information Specialist with a government contracting agency.
Isaiah holds a Master’s in Public Health from Liberty University, along with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Mary Washington. In his free time, he trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, travels, and spends time with friends and family.
Dylan Owens
Dylan serves as the D.C. Market Lead for Ounce, bringing years of experience coordinating care for district residents. With her passion for health equity, she strives to improve access, prevent hospitalizations, and build community engagement by connecting residents to high-quality programs and services. Prior to Ounce, Dylan was a Care Coordinator at McFarland & Associates. She was also a Community Health Worker with the African American Health Program, where she continues to participate in weekend events to conduct health screenings and provide education about chronic disease management and prevention.
Dylan holds a Master's in Public Health from George Washington University, along with a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, playing tennis, traveling, and trying new things.
Jona Roka
Jona is a Community Health Lead for Ounce, helping D.C residents navigate the healthcare system by creating individualized care management plans to address medical, functional, and psychosocial needs and connecting them to community services. At Ounce, she helps build partnerships with local community organizations and coordinates on-site events for residents. She is passionate about minimizing health disparities by finding creative solutions for preventative care.
Jona holds a Master's in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing tennis, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
About the Team
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If you're interested in joining our team or inquiring about any open roles, please reach out to careers@ounceofcare.com
