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STAFF TEAM
Experienced, Compassionate Care
Our staff is dedicated to caring for the whole child. We have experienced professionals who have supported the Clinic for many years. These professionals go beyond treatment by placing a strong emphasis on prevention and health education.
Executive Director
Peggy LaFleur is a 25 year resident of Oak Park and received her Bachelor’s Degree from UIC; a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from UIC and a MBA from Boston College. She is fluent in Spanish and has considerable healthcare management, fundraising and marketing experience. Her passions include reading, traveling to Latin America and Ireland, gardening and her dog Kennedie.
Medical Staff
Diane Butterfield, MD
Medical Director/Pediatrician
Dr. Diane Butterfield graduated from the University of Notre Dame and Rush Medical College, and completed her residency at the University of Chicago. She has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. In her spare time, she likes to read, cook and travel. She lives in Chicago with her husband, with whom she has raised three grown children.
Angelica Hernandez, CMA
Medical Assistant
Angelica enjoys working in healthcare and practicing compassion and attentiveness with all children.
Lydia Jodrey, APRN, CPNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Lydia Jodrey, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, joined the IWS Children’s Clinic staff in March 2020. Lydia is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been a Nurse Practitioner for 10 years and comes to us with a lot of experience. Prior to joining us, Lydia, served as a Clinical Instructor for Oakton Community College, worked at Mobile Care Chicago specializing in allergy and asthma, was a provider at a busy pediatric primary care practice, and was also a nurse in the NICU at Children’s Memorial Hospital.
Dental Staff
Natalie Layne, DDS, MPH
Oral Health Director
Wanda Laszcz, DDS, MPH
General Dentist
Dental Degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. Earned a Masters in Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Has worked in a community health setting for over 10 years, lives in Chicago and enjoys running.
Elizabeth Samore, DDS
Portable Dentistry Director
DDS, University of Illinois at Chicago, works in private practice and at Children's Clinic since 1997. Teaches at the College of DuPage. She lives in River Forest with her husband, has four sons and enjoys travel, biking, hiking, and yoga.
Venessa Obeng
Portable Dental Coordinator
Stephanie Bollow, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Chad Silver, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Margaret Vizgirda, DDS
Dentist
Received her B.S. at St. Olaf College and her DDS from UIC College of Dentistry. She served in the Army Dental Corps for ten years and has enjoyed working in public health for the past nine years. She keeps very busy with her three children.
Marisol Ortiz, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Elizabeth Aguilar, RDA
Dental Assistant
Elizabeth is a Registered Dental Assistant and also works at the clinic at front reception. One of her favorite books is the Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. In her free time she enjoys running with her dog.
Lisbeth Ortiz
Dental Assistant /Patient Access
Lisbeth grew up in the town of Cicero and started working in the clinic in December of 2017. Her hobbies and interests are dedicated to music and dancing, but also enjoys volunteering at her Parish, and helping others in any way/form needed.
Viridiana Garcia
Dental Assistant
Stephanie Lagunas
Dental Assistant
Socorro Parra
Dental Assistant
Raquel Quintero
Dental Assistant/Reception
Behavioral Health Staff
Yajaira Chaidez, MSW
Social Worker
Yajaira received her Masters in Social Work from Dominican University and her Bachelors in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University. Yajaira brings over eight years of experience within the social service field to the IWS Children’s Clinic. She loves to travel and enjoys being one with nature as she takes walks, hikes and rides her bike.
Administrative Staff
Betty Alanis
Director of Office & Information Services
With nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Betty brings a wealth of knowledge to our clinic. She enjoys being healthful and active and loves to visit the beach.
Audrey Greffin
Grants & Outreach Director
Audrey received her Bachelors in Health Sciences from DePaul University. She grew up in Oak Park and has been volunteering for nonprofits within the community for over 10 years. When she’s not working, she enjoys reading fiction, playing board games, and spending time with her family and two adorable cats.