Executive Leadership

J. Curtis Edwards, MBA

President and CEO

jedwards@chcinj.org

Preceding graduation from Rowan University with a BA in Business Administration, Mr. Edwards served in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, CA. After honorary discharge from the Navy, Mr. Edwards completed his MBA at Wilmington College in Wilmington, DE.

In 2004, James Curtis Edwards joined CompleteCare Health Network as part of a Robert Wood Johnson project to bring together leaders in area communities to improve the health of the people in the region. Soon after he became a member of CompleteCare’s executive team charged with orchestrating the organization’s community engagement and government relations.

In 2012, Mr. Edwards transferred into the role of Executive Vice President at CompleteCare, during which time he oversaw the establishment of five new health centers and began work on the organization’s largest and most ambitious project – a full-service health campus located on Sherman Avenue in Vineland.

In 2015 Mr. Edwards took the helm as President and CEO of CompleteCare Health Network.

In addition to his work at CompleteCare, Curtis is also active in the community. He began his first term as a member of Bridgeton City Council in January 2015 and is now serving his second term. In addition to his service as a council member, Mr. Edwards sat on the Bridgeton School Board for 9 years, served as Secretary for Gateway Community Action Partnership, Human Services Advisory Council and served as President of the Bridgeton Rotary Lunch Club.

Mr. Edwards is also a celebrated member of the community. He was awarded the MCN 2009 Unsung Hero Award for distinguished dedication to migrant health and was also chosen as the 2011 honoree for the Vineland chapter of the NAACP. In 2017 he was honored as one of New Jersey’s 25 Most Influential African Americans by the South Jersey Journal. He was also awarded the 2017 Samuel H. Jones, Jr. Community Development Award by Gateway Community Action Partnership and the 2017 Hometown Hero Award by SNJ Today.

Richard Elwell

Executive Vice President of Business and Operations

relwell@chcinj.org

Richard Elwell became the Executive Vice President of Business Services for CompleteCare in 2013 and expanded his role to oversee the company’s operations in 2017. His responsibilities include directing all financial activities at CompleteCare and assisting the CEO and fellow executives with ensuring that the organization remains as healthy as its patients.

Richie collaborates with other departments to develop system-wide projects, programs, and procedures to assist with optimal revenue generation and collection. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and volunteer regulatory agencies and assists with writing, management, and reporting requirements for all federal, state, and private grants.

He serves on the Business Performance, Performance Improvement, and Rapid Response Teams. He also oversees all health center management staff and ensures that all of CompleteCare’s locations are open and accessible to patients each day.

Richie formerly served as the VP of School Services from 2010-2013 and continues to maintain responsibility for operational, budgetary, and productivity for all functions of this department.

Richie is a 2001 graduate of Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and he is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Wilmington University, with intent for completion in 2021.

Mr. Elwell is a founding board member and current board chair of the Bridgeton Area Police Athletic League. He is the former president of the Bridgeton Rotary Club and currently serves on the Fundraising Committee. He is also the Treasurer for the M25 Initiative, a non-profit that has helped to house and provide healthcare linkages to over 65 chronically homeless people in Cumberland County through 2019 by creating effective public/private partnerships and diverse revenue streams.

Meghan Spinelli

Vice President of Community Services & Infection Control Prevention

mspinelli@chcinj.org

Meghan Spinelli has extensive experience working in healthcare. Her past involvements have included The United States Coast Guard Medical Infirmary and The New Jersey Department of Corrections.

At the Department of Corrections Mrs. Spinelli found her passion for working with underserved populations. This exposure has led to her success in her current position.

As Vice President of Community Relations, Meghan is responsible for overseeing outreach services, collaborating and building relationships with local community agencies, school administration, faith-based entities, affordable housing mangers and businesses, guaranteeing community residents are aware of all services offered at CompleteCare. She is also responsible for government relations for the organization, building and maintaining strong relationships with local, county, and state officials.

Meghan has oversight of CompleteCare’s Smile Smart and newly expanded Health Solutions Program, as well as their Migrant/Farmworker Health Program. She also works closely with other community organizations to supervise the Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health unit. Additionally, Meghan now oversees our infection prevention services helping us maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Meghan is the Vice Chair for the Cumberland /Salem Health and Wellness Alliance and represents CompleteCare on health leadership councils throughout Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester Counties. Meghan is a graduate of Leadership Cumberland and Cape May County.

In 2017 Ms. Spinelli was elected to the Vineland School Board she is currently the President . Meghan is very involved with the youth in Cumberland County and also sits on the East Vineland Little League Board.

Azizeh J. Salloum, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer

asalloum@chcinj.org

Azizeh J. Salloum, MD, MPH has been a primary care doctor at CompleteCare Health Network since 2012, seeing patients at locations throughout Cumberland County.

Dr. Salloum became Interim Chief Medical Officer at CompleteCare Health Network in July 2017 and accepted the position as Chief Medical Officer for the organization in December 2017. Despite taking on the full time role as chief medical officer, Dr. Salloum continues to see patients at CompleteCare’s Medical and Dental Professionals location in Millville a few days each week.

Azizeh received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, her Master of Public Health from Drexel University School of Public Health in Philadelphia, PA, and her Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, NJ, now called Inspira Health Network.

As CompleteCare’s CMO, Dr. Salloum is responsible for the hiring and oversight of all providers, including doctor and nurse practitioner staff. She is a member of the Executive Team, Rapid Response, Fresh Start, Population Health, Infection Control, and Performance Improvement Teams and works closely with her team of associate medical directors to ensure that CompleteCare patients are receiving the highest quality care.

Dr. Salloum is also a Waiver X provider, which allows her to provide medical-assisted treatment as part of CompleteCare’s Fresh Start program.

Esteban DeJesus

Chief Information Officer

edejesus@chcinj.org

Esteban DeJesus joined the Information Systems department in 2014 and took on the role of Chief Information officer in 2021. Esteban is a graduate of Western Governor University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Western Governor University and a MSc. In Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.

He has over 25 years of experience in the Information Systems field working for AOL Time Warner, Comcast, and Vineland Public Schools. He holds multiple certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Java Script Specialist, CIW v5 Associate, CIW User Interface Designer, CIW Web Foundation Associate, CEH. In his role at CompleteCare, Esteban oversees both the Information Systems and Patient Information Departments.

Inez Acosta, Esq.

Chief Legal Officer

iacosta@chcinj.org

Inez Acosta brings over two decades of legal expertise to her role as Chief Legal Officer at CompleteCare Health Network. A Vineland, New Jersey native, she is fluent in both English and Spanish, enhancing her ability to serve diverse communities.

Ms. Acosta earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, NJ, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.

Her legal career commenced as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, where she prosecuted a wide array of criminal cases, including drug offenses, burglaries, and welfare fraud. She then transitioned to private practice, focusing on administrative law and representing clients in Social Security Disability hearings.

Upon returning to New Jersey in 2000, Ms. Acosta served as an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Shirley Grasso in Hammonton, NJ, and later at Farnoly and Barse, PC, in Vineland, NJ. In these roles, she represented clients in employment, family, personal injury, and municipal matters, and provided legal counsel to the City of Vineland on various litigation issues.

From 2004 to 2006, as Assistant City Solicitor for Vineland, she managed and defended workers’ compensation claims and advised the Director of Public Safety on employee disciplinary hearings. She continued her public service as a Staff Attorney with South Jersey Legal Services, offering legal representation in matrimonial, employment, and domestic violence cases, and collaborating with community organizations to support clients’ needs.

Ms. Acosta further contributed to public service as the Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Vineland from 2012 to 2016, prosecuting criminal and traffic offenses and collaborating with the Vineland Police Department on legal policies. She then served as Assistant County Counsel for Cumberland County, representing the Division of Social Services in paternity and child support cases, administrative hearings, and providing counsel on employment matters.

In addition to her professional roles, Ms. Acosta has been a dedicated member of the Vineland Board of Education for a decade, demonstrating her commitment to community service and education.

At CompleteCare Health Network, Ms. Acosta oversees all legal affairs, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and providing strategic legal guidance to support the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare services.

AnnaMaria Rosado, C.P.C.S.

Director of Medical Staff Services & Recruitment

arosado@chcinj.org

 Anna has over 20 years of experience working in a healthcare setting and has been part of the CompleteCare family since 2005. The combination of her experience and degree in Business Studies, as well as her training as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist has allowed her to excel in her position as Director of Medical Staff Services at CompleteCare.

Anna is responsible for the daily operations of the Medical Staff Department, including the budgeting, planning, and coordination of information flow between other departments to assure consistency, communication, and efficiency. She is responsible for monitoring applicable regulations and accreditation standards related medical staff and credentialing & privileging process.

Robert Moran

Director of Facilities and Corporate Compliance

rmoran@chcinj.org

Robert Moran has extensive experience in the healthcare field, specifically in the areas of compliance and safety.

Before taking on the role of Director of Facilities and Corporate Compliance at CompleteCare, he was the Director of Operations at Henry J. Austin Health Center in Trenton, the Center Director for the Center for Human Services in Bridgeton, and the VP of Corporate Compliance and Safety for CompleteCare Health Network.

Mr. Moran holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Marketing from Stockton University and a Master of Business Administration from Temple University.

As the Director of Facilities and Corporate Compliance, Mr. Moran oversees CompleteCare’s 20 Medical and Dental sites ensuring our facilities are secure and maintained properly. He also oversees contractors for facility renovation and new site projects and works to ensure we are operating within local, state and federal regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Robert is Risk Management Certified from the ECRI Institute and is a former member of the Cumberland County Health Department Community Health Advisory Board.

Myrna Cortes, MS, MBA

Director of Human Resources

mcortes@chcinj.org

Myrna Cortes joined CCHN over 16 years ago and she has held a variety of roles in her time with the company, most recently as Payroll, Purchasing, and Grants Manager. She took on the role as Director of Human Resources in 2022. Myrna holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rowan University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Wilmington University. She has an extensive experience in CompleteCare’s processes and systems.

Dr. Selina Asante

Dental Director 

sasante@chcinj.org

Dr. Asante brings an impressive 12 years of dental experience and a deep passion for providing care to underserved communities. 

Throughout her career, Dr. Asante has demonstrated her commitment to making quality dental care accessible to those in need. She has worked in various cities, including Brooklyn Park, Maryland, and on the Gateway Community Action Partnership, Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile unit in Bridgeton, NJ delivering essential dental services to underserved populations, with a particular focus on children in schools. Her love for dentistry and dedication to improving the oral health of vulnerable communities has been a driving force in her career.

Dr. Asante earned her master’s in public health from the Milken School of Public Health at George Washington University and is a proud graduate of Howard University College of Dentistry. 

We are excited to have Dr. Asante’s expertise, leadership, and passion for serving underserved populations at CompleteCare Health Network.

Kimberly McCargo, BSN, MPH

Director of Quality and Population Health Services

kcosbymccargo@chcinj.org

Kim brings over 23 years of experience in Public Health to her role as Director of Quality and Population Health Services at CompleteCare. Many of them as Director of Population Health at CompleteCare. Kim holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health and Bachelors in public health and nursing. In her position at CompleteCare she oversees Clinical Quality Improvement and Population Health Management which aims to improve care delivery for all patients. Kim is also the founder and serves as President for Trinity Healthcare Consultants, LLC a practice transformation company that coaches and mentors healthcare organizations to make business decisions that promote quality outcomes and benefit the customers and provider experience.

Darlene Clendaniel, RN, BSN

Director of Nursing

dclendaniel@chcinj.org

Darlene Clendaniel has worked at CompleteCare Health Network since 2007 and has over 21 years of experience as a nurse. She has held multiple positions at CompleteCare, including Practice Manager of the Medical & Dental Professionals location in Wildwood and Cape May Courthouse. Most recently she was a Project Care Manager for CompleteCare’s Fresh Start opioid addiction program. She was promoted to Director of Nursing in May of 2021. Darlene holds her degree as a Registered Nurse from Excelsior College and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University.

She is currently pursuing her Master of Science/Nurse Practitioner degree from Wilmington University. Darlene is also a Certified Peer Recovery Coach and a board member for the Cumberland County Division of Mental Health and Addiction. In her role as DON, Darlene is responsible for the management and oversight of CompleteCare’s practice management team, nurses, and medical assistants. Additionally, she provides her clinical expertise to multiple teams throughout the organization, including Rapid Response, Performance Improvement, and Customer Experience.

Salita DeMary, MA

Director of Marketing

sdemary@chcinj.org

Through her over 10 year career as a marketing and communications professional, Salita DeMary has had vast experience in a variety of industries, including healthcare. After graduating from Rowan University in 2011 with her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a minor in Journalism, she immediately enrolled in Rowan University’s College of Graduate & Continuing Education to receive her Master of Arts in Public Relations. After working for Gannett/The USAToday Network as a Media Solutions Specialist assisting local businesses and organizations with their advertising and communications, she shifted her career toward her passion for helping others by assuming the role of Marketing Manager for Griswold Home Care of Cumberland, Camden, Cape May, and Atlantic Counties. Her duties included building business to business relationships and connecting local seniors and those with disabilities to non-medical home care services. She was also tasked with informing local medical and senior care facilities of their non-medical home care options. Salita is overjoyed to bring her skill set to the CompleteCare family to manage internal and external communications, advertising, and marketing.

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