Juan Pérez

Juan Pérez has led Esperanza’s operations since 2013. In  his role as Esperanza’s COO, Juan provides oversight and leadership administration to six  departments and over 50 staff members. He is responsible for planning, budgeting and  management of various aspects of Esperanza’s non-clinical operations including practice and  office management, facilities management, dental services, medication dispensary operations  under the 340(b) program, contract negotiations, provider and corporate insurances, and  compliance and capital planning.  

Juan’s ranging career has always focused on community impact, with prior positions that have  included teaching, residential counseling, social services program director and nursing. A cum  laude graduate of Temple University with a B.S. degree in biology, he returned to Temple  University’s School of Nursing, receiving his BSN degree in December 2006. He was the co developer and a founding teacher (middle school) of Hunting Park Christian Academy, a  Christian day school that is located on the same city block as Esperanza’s Hunting Park site. 

From 2001 to 2003, Juan served in his initial role at Esperanza Health Center in the position of  Medical Assistant while he attended nursing school, providing support to Esperanza’s primary  medical care teams. Upon graduation, Juan joined Temple University Hospital as a Medical  Respiratory Intensive Care Registered Nurse, where he served from 2007 to 2013. He also served  from 2009 to 2013 with Bayada Home Health Care as Clinical Manager, where he supervised  home health aides for over 150 clients. Prior to joining Esperanza as Director of Operations, Juan  served for several years as a member of Esperanza’s Board of Directors.

Having lived for many  years in Esperanza’s North Philadelphia community and with his significant prior experience in  health care delivery and social services, he is well-acquainted with the health and social needs of  this community.