Worth Hearing Center – Rio Rancho

Originally from San Fernando Valley, Calif., and Las Cruces, N.M., Dr. Christina Gonzalez brings a diverse background to her work. She joined Worth Hearing Center in 2019. Her mission is to make a profound difference in people’s lives by returning their hearing to them. It’s a what keeps her excited and motivated every day. Dr. Gonzalez is a music enthusiast, singing since she could talk and strumming the guitar occasionally. Her favorite pastime is hanging out with her three sons and cheering them on across the field, whether it’s soccer, hockey, or something else. Sushi holds a special place in her heart, and The Greatest Showman is her favorite movie due to its amazing soundtrack.

Dr. Mae Foster joined Worth Hearing Center in June 2024, bringing with her a strong commitment to improvement, connection, growth, reliability, and honesty. Originally from Catalina Island, California, Mae is motivated each day by learning what inspires her patients and helping them do more of what they love. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and cross-stitching. Her favorites include cheesy garlic bread, the movie Coraline, and the novel True Biz by Sara Novic – though she admits it’s hard to choose just one favorite book.

Diana Apodaca is a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) at Worth Hearing Center, having joined the team in 2020. What ignites Diana’s motivation every day is the joy she finds in her work. Witnessing her patients’ happiness as they experience improved hearing is her greatest reward. “I cranked up the music in the car and I cried. I haven’t heard music like that in years,” one patient reported. These are the moments Diana lives for. Having fun coworkers also adds to her workday. Outside of work, Diana loves spending time with her family. Movie night is a favorite (she’s likely to choose Wonder Woman). Diana is also a fan of Mexican food and dabbles in photography.

While studying signed language interpretation, Heather Lovato worked at a hearing aid center and quickly realized her true calling was in hearing care. She saw firsthand how hearing aids could transform lives and knew she wanted to be part of that impact. She joined Worth Hearing Center in 2023 and brought experience from UNM Hospital, Costco, and private practice. Heather is passionate about keeping people connected through better hearing and calls her colleagues the “dream team” for their expertise and care. Outside the clinic, she loves reading, painting, and drawing.

Clare Jacobs is a Patient Care Coordinator. She was born across the pond in Banbury, England, but made her way to Los Lunas, N.M., as a child. Clare values the incredible team she works with, recognizing that the synergy among her coworkers is everything that makes her job enjoyable. Clare loves spending time cheering on her son at football games and applauding her daughters’ dance performances. She’s a lover of the great outdoors and seeks adventure through hiking, camping, fishing, and any other activity that helps her escape the city. At home, she loves crafting, Mexican food and reading the Twilight series over and over.