Chief Health Officer and Director of Nursing
Dr. Tahira Ilarraza joined the Damian team in May 2023, after years of working in Higher education and clinical care. Dr. Ilarraza serves as the Chief Health Officer and Director of Nursing, as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner for Primary Women’s Health. She has been a professor at both public and private institutions of higher education, where she had the privilege of educating future nurses and nurse practitioners.
She brings the same passion for teaching to Damian’s clinical staff and provides clinical leadership to foster excellence and care at Damian Family Care Center.
Dr. Ilarraza is inspired by the dedication of Damian’s team to serve the community, as they continue the caring legacy of Fr. Damian Pitcaithly. Dr. Ilarraza is married to Rev. Dr. JP Ilarraza, and they have three children. Her family actively engages in pastoral ministry through their local church. Dr. Ilarraza’s area of clinical interest is in the field of women’s health. Her doctoral research was focused on the topic of Maternal infant bonding.
