Staff
Belinda “Bel” Flores, R.N., B.S., C.H.W.I.
South Coastal AHEC Director
E-mail: floresb3@uthscsa.edu | Phone: 361-881-8133
Address: 400 Mann Street, Suite 600, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Bel is a Hispanic, bilingual/bicultural registered nurse who has an extensive background working with the communities of South Texas as well as in the recruitment of health professionals to our area. AHEC has facilitated partnerships with the local commissioner’s office, schools, colleges, clinics, hospitals, and other nonprofits to provide health fairs, medical screenings, immunizations, and health promotion and education to rural areas, including the colonias of South Texas. She has lived in South Texas all her life and has deep roots in the community with her family and professional colleagues. She takes her work very seriously due to the great need in her community with hope that someday everyone will have the care and resources necessary for a healthy life.
Brittany Serna, B.S., C.H.W., C.H.W.I.
Project Coordinator
E-mail: colungab@uthscsa.edu | Phone: 361-881-8133
Brittany is a Project Coordinator and CHW/CHWI at South Coastal AHEC with a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her role involves overseeing and managing various healthcare initiatives. Brittany is passionate about improving health outcomes for underserved populations and works diligently to expand healthcare access through each project she coordinates.
Veronica “Roni” Vela, M.A., C.H.W.I., C.H.W.
Program Coordinator
E-mail: velav4@uthscsa.edu | Phone: 361-881-8133
Veronica Vela is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, earning a Master of Arts degree in Psychology. She is a Community Health Worker and Community Health Worker Instructor. She worked for several years serving her local community with the South Coastal AHEC office prior to transitioning to her current role as Program Coordinator with South Texas AHEC programs. Her previous work has focused on improved outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders and rural communities.
Scott Krall, M.D.
Academic Programs Coordinator
E-mail: krall@uthscsa.edu | Phone: 361-881-8133
Dr. Krall is a seasoned physician with nearly two decades of dedicated service to the indigent population of the Coastal Bend. Having practiced at the county hospital and a federally qualified health center, he deeply understands the region’s healthcare needs. Committed to cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals, Dr. Krall has served as a medical director for continuing education for over 15 years and continues to teach at Del Mar College’s EMS program. His passion for enhancing healthcare accessibility throughout South Texas is evident in his comprehensive approach to teaching, which extends from laypeople to physicians.
