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Administrative Staff


Michelle Esparza, "Residency Mom", has been with our Residency Administration for over three years. She has been with Dignity Health for nine years, previously working in Hospital Administration. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, family, and two dogs Winnie & Blue, who all reside in Elk Grove.

Michelle Esparza, "Residency Mom", has been with our Residency Administration for over three years. She has been with Dignity Health for nine years, previously working in Hospital Administration. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, family, and two dogs Winnie & Blue, who all reside in Elk Grove.


Mary Jane Lopez joined the Family Medicine Residency Program in March 2022. She lives in the Sacramento area with her husband (of 13 years) and her four children (2 girls & 2 boys)! She loves to spend as much time as she can with her family! She enjoys singing at the church she attends and watching sports.

Mary Jane Lopez joined the Family Medicine Residency Program in March 2022. She lives in the Sacramento area with her husband (of 13 years) and her four children (2 girls & 2 boys)! She loves to spend as much time as she can with her family! She enjoys singing at the church she attends and watching sports.


Samantha Howe has been with Dignity Health since January 2023, she supported the Acute Care Team and Director of Nursing at Methodist Hospital and in May 2023 she joined the Family Medicine Residency Program. Samantha was born in Long Beach, CA and was raised in the Sacramento area. During her free time, she enjoys off-roading with her family and friends, listening to podcasts, catching up on the latest tv shows, and spending time with her nephew.

Samantha Howe has been with Dignity Health since January 2023, she supported the Acute Care Team and Director of Nursing at Methodist Hospital and in May 2023 she joined the Family Medicine Residency Program. Samantha was born in Long Beach, CA and was raised in the Sacramento area. During her free time, she enjoys off-roading with her family and friends, listening to podcasts, catching up on the latest tv shows, and spending time with her nephew.