Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff!

Colleen Bowles, DO

Medical Director, Physician Assistant Clinical Education Program, RVU-CO

After looking for their forever home in 2013, Dr. Bowles moved to Colorado with her husband and two children. She believes they have been successful in that endeavor and plans to stay in Colorado permanently.

Dr. Bowles acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (and a minor in Theology) from Creighton University. She then attended medical school at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. She completed a pediatrics residency for a joint program between Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is now anticipating the completion of a Master of Business in Healthcare Management by the end of this year.

Dr. Bowles was a National Health Service Scholar Corps recipient during medical school and during the first four years practicing as a pediatrician. She practiced as a Pediatrician for five years before relocating to Golden, Colorado. In addition to her role at RVU, she works for STRIDE, a federally qualified community health care center, two days a week. “I love RVU’s passion [for] providing quality medical education to the next generation of healthcare workers.”

In her free time, Dr. Bowles enjoys traveling, gardening, running, and good wine with good friends. When she was young, she lived in Como, Italy for a year and considers it her home away from home! Her other two favorite places to have visited are Malaga, Spain, and Florianopolis, Brazil.

Benvenuta, Dott. Bowles!

Amanda Brooks, PhD

Director, Department of Research and Scholarly Activity, RVU-SU

Dr. Brooks grew up in Casper, Wyoming, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Ben, and together they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in Genetic Engineering from the University of Utah (UofU), followed by her Doctorate in Molecular Biology from the University of Wyoming.

After graduate school, she attended a postdoctoral research fellowship where she studied cartilage tissue genetics at the University of California San Diego. For a brief time, she studied recombinant protein expression at the University of Wyoming. Finally, she returned to Utah where she worked first as a Research Assistant Professor and then as a Conflict of Interest Analyst at UofU. In 2012, she founded a company, EluteInc, based on the technology that she had developed. Prior to joining the RVU team, she took an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North Dakota State University.

What inspires Dr. Brooks the most about her field of work is when a student catches the vision for research and their passion develops over time. She finds the RVU community environment exciting and considers it to be a big factor in her choosing RVU.

Dr. Brooks is passionate about science and research even outside of work hours. She enjoys helping her daughters pursue their PhDs, design experiments, and interpret data. She also enjoys science brainstorming sessions with Ben and exploring nature with their two German Shepherds. She loves spending time with her grandchildren who live far away. Each summer, she and Ben escape to their cabin in Petersburg, Alaska.

Welcome, Dr. Brooks!

Neysa Grider-Potter, PhD

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Clinical Anatomy and OPP, RVU-CO

A Michigan native, Dr. Grider-Potter received her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Anthropology from Michigan State University. “Traipsing through local bogs and forests for biology classes was probably my favorite undergraduate experience.” She later completed her Master of Arts and Doctorate degrees in Anthropology from Arizona State University. Her favorite part was exploring the desert, though she dearly missed being surrounded by trees.

Before coming to RVU, Dr. Grider-Potter spent a year in Japan researching how human anatomy evolved for walking on two legs through studying gibbons and macaques, some of our closes relatives. “I really enjoy trying to understand how our anatomy and physiology are intertwined. Being able to research in such a beautiful country made it all the more rewarding.”

She’s looking forward to exploring Colorado, in particular new places to hike and camp with her dog. “I’m very excited to be working with all the great RVU faculty and thrilled to be a part of the RVU team!”

Youkoso, Dr. Grider-Potter!

Kimberly Kucera

Administrative Assistant, Department of Clinical Anatomy and OPP, RVU-CO

After more than a decade living in the Centennial state, Kimberly and her husband can officially call themselves Coloradans. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas and a long-time resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, Kimberly relocated to Denver when her husband accepted a new job back in 2004. While still a resident of Nebraska, Kimberly completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nebraska.

Most recently, Kimberly worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital as an Administrative Assistant for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In her career, she has also worked for Centus Counseling, a non-profit counseling agency, as the Office and Billing Manager for Consulting and Education, and as a Didactic Services Coordinator at the University of Colorado’s Physician Assistant program.

Welcome, Kimberly!

Ryan Loeblich

Medical Assistant and Care Coordinator, Rocky Vista Health Center, RVU-CO

Prior to joining RVU, Ryan spent 15 years working in Care Management and Transitions of Care, where she handled direct and indirect patient care experiences. She worked for Colorado Community Health Alliance as a Resource Specialist to educate Medicaid clients on available resources and help them navigate the application process.

Additionally, she worked with home care and hospice patients, along with their families, to reduce avoidable readmissions by providing effective information. While working in a primary care residency clinic, she teamed up with staff to teach residents how to better support high utilizers and the underserved community.

Often, she is referred to as a patient advocate. She expressed, “Encouraging patients to access available resources in order to maintain function or improve their lives is important to me.” Ryan is excited to assist with providing additional care coordination; her past experience in a clinical setting will be a great asset to RVU!

A little-known fact about Ryan is that when she was 21 years old, she was named the youngest person in the history of Domino’s Pizza to have their own franchise!

Welcome to RVU, Ryan!

Tiffany Mahaso, MD, MBA

Director of Practice Management, Rocky Vista Health Center, RVU-CO

Quite the world traveler, Dr. Mahaso has been to Africa and back, having settled in Colorado after the 1994 Hurricane Andrew hit her family hard in Florida. She has a biology degree from Oral Roberts University and received a concurrent MD/MBA degree, as well as post-graduate certifications in healthcare management and strategic marketing.

Prior to joining RVU, Dr. Mahaso has worked at Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, a division of OCC (Orthopedic Centers of Colorado), where she was in Clinical Operations, overseeing their three locations. Before that, she worked at Renew Anchored Dentures where she was the administrator of the Aurora, Arvada, and Colorado Springs locations. Now with RVU, Dr. Mahaso is excited to “investigate ways to increase patient volume, satisfaction, and improve our flow so that it’s mutually beneficial to both staff and patients.”

As mentioned, Dr. Mahaso is an avid traveler along with her husband, having a goal of three countries a year! She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but has lived in South Africa, Cayman Islands, Florida, Zimbabwe, Maine, and Oklahoma. With traveling on hold due to the current global pandemic, they enjoy their favorite activity of white water rafting around Colorado, along with spending time with their two daughters. On the other side of the sports spectrum, Dr. Mahaso also loves contemporary dance and ballet, even choreographing for community events. She’ll definitely keep you on your toes!

Break a leg, Dr. Mahaso!

Riley C. Morse

Agreements Administrator, Department of Clinical Education, RVU-CO

Riley received a dual Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Philosophy from Metro State University. While in college, he worked as a Rides Operator at Elitch Gardens and was later a Money Services Associate. After obtaining his certification from Arapahoe Community College, he worked as a Paralegal for The Law Center P.C in Highlands Ranch.

When asked what inspires him most about his field of work, Riley said, “Contracts ensure fairness and equity when two or more people come together to exchange goods and services. A well-written contract will leave both parties happy while a poorly written contract generates strife. Working with contracts [keeps] people happy and interactions fair.”

A fun fact about Riley is that, after graduating from the inaugural class of Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, he went on a two-week adventure to England, exploring York, Canterbury, and London. In his free time, Riley enjoys “building model kits, watching Star Wars or Lord of the Rings, and tabletop gaming.” His favorite tabletop wargame is Star Wars Legion.

Welcome to RVU, Riley!

Iran Sefcovic

Medical Receptionist, Rocky Vista Health Center, RVU-CO

Iran received a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management from Metropolitan State University. Before accepting her position with RVU, she was a Scheduler for RMCC. When talking about her work history she stated, “I knew working in oncology would be difficult but I did not anticipate how close of a relationship I would develop with my patients and their families. It was both a rewarding and difficult opportunity.” She expressed her excitement to be part of a learning environment. This will be her first time working at a teaching clinic.

An interesting fact about Iran is that she gave the gift of twin girls to a man working for the United Nations! “After the birth of my second daughter, I was home on maternity leave when I came across an article regarding surrogacy. I don’t know if it was the hormones (most likely) but the article really resonated with me.” She stays in touch with them as father and daughters travel the world together.

During the summers, Iran plays co-ed softball. She also enjoys going to the movies. Her favorite places to visit have been her "home away from home": the Grand Moon Palace in Cancun. "The food, atmosphere, and people are amazing. We try to visit Cancun at least once a year.” Iran and her husband have an eventful household with five children, two tabby cats, and a French Bulldog.

Welcome, Iran!

Amanda Troy, PhD

Associate Professor of Gross Anatomy, Department of Clinical Anatomy and OPP, RVU-SU

Dr. Troy spent most of her life on the East Coast before moving to Utah. She grew up in North Carolina, moved to Pennsylvania for graduate school, and then lived in Virginia for work. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from High Point University, a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Science from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and a Doctorate degree in Anatomy from Penn State University. After completing her academic studies, she moved to Virginia, where she worked for Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Anatomy and as the Director of Anatomy Teaching Fellowship.

Now at RVU, Dr. Troy is excited to meet new people, learn, grow, and share her experiences with others. Passionate about the field of science, she finds her work inspiring: “The beautiful intricacies of the human body: the relationships, careful design and the variations that occur. It is absolutely astounding in its detail.”

Dr. Troy trains in martial arts, particularly American Freestyle Karate. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and listening to music. “My music tastes are varied. You might find Frank Sinatra followed by Linkin Park or TobyMac.” A huge hockey fan, she especially loves the live experience and atmosphere of watching the Carolina Hurricanes. An avid traveler, Dr. Troy’s favorite places have been The Art Institute of Chicago and Pretoria, South Africa. Her travel plans include visiting all 50 states, having been to 35 already.

Welcome, Dr. Troy!