Faculty and Leadership
Janice Litza, MD, FAAFP
Program Director
Hometown:
Milwaukee
Undergraduate:
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Medical School/Graduate School:
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency Program:
Aurora St. Luke’s Milwaukee
Career Path
In addition to board certification in Family Medicine, she has completed additional fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona in 2017. This allows her to bring a unique perspective to patient care and leadership with attention to the whole person, their body, mind, and spirit. She has been in progressive academic and leadership positions including Residency Program Director in Illinois and Chief Medical Officer for a Federally Qualified Health Center in Milwaukee. She has been providing full spectrum Family Medicine, including obstetrics, newborn care, and hospital medicine until her transition to Ascension in 2014. Within Ascension, in addition to direct patient care, her roles have included clinic physician lead, Medical Director, Vice President Medical Affairs and Regional Chief Medical Officer over 3 hospitals in Southeastern Wisconsin. Dr. Litza returned to academic medicine as Ascension Wisconsin Family Medicine Program Director in April of 2023. She has committed her medical practice and leadership advocacy to serve all patients with special focus on vulnerable populations. Dr. Litza is proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and currently serves on 3 community boards and was recognized as a BIPOC Executive Leader in 2023 in Milwaukee and achieved Changemaker status through American Heart Association National Woman of Impact 2023.
Clinical Interests:
Integrative Medicine, Hispanic Health, LGBTQ+, Women's Health
Interests/Fun fact:
Hiking, yardwork, painting, collage art, bowling and balloon animals. I have 2 adult kids and 3 fur babies.
Motivating Quote:
"Play keeps us vital and alive. It gives us an enthusiasm for life that is irreplaceable. Without it, life just doesn’t taste good."
- Lucia Capacchione, Italian-American psychologist, art therapist, and writer.
Andrew Clithero DO, MS, FAWM
Associate Program Director
Hometown:
Milwaukee, WI
Undergraduate:
UW-Milwaukee, BA
Medical School/Graduate School:
Kansas City University, DO
UW-Madison, MS
Residency Program:
North Colorado Family Medicine; Greeley, CO
Career Path:
I have worked as a hospitalist at St Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee since finishing residency and now am transitioning to an APD role for the new Ascension Wisconsin Family Medicine Residency Clinical
Clinical Interests:
Critical care, Point-of-Care Ultrasound Personal
Interests/Fun fact:
I like good food and riding bikes.
Motivating Quote:
"Don't Be a Jerk" - Abraham Lincoln
Michael Brewer, DO (Mike)
Family Medicine Specialist
Hometown:
Milwaukee
Undergraduate:
UW- Milwaukee, BA in psychology and philosophy
Medical School/Graduate School:
Midwestern University- AZCOM
Residency Program:
Adventist LaGrange Family Medicine in LaGrange, IL
Sabrina Ali, MD
Community Medicine Director
Hometown:
NYC
Undergraduate:
Bachelor's degree in Biology and English, 2011, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Medical School/Graduate School:
Master's degree in Microbiology, 2013, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Doctor of medicine, 2021, Saint James School of Medicine, Anguilla
Residency Program:
All Saints Family Medicine Residency, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2021-2024
Career Path:
It is my belief that family medicine physicians need to be the driving force of change when it comes to de-stigmatizing mental health in society. We touch many lives, and have the power to normalize mental health struggles with conversation. These conversations need to occur in the office and out in the community. I have emphasized these principles throughout residency via community events as well as in office visits where I have been able to provide my patients with tools to navigate the stressors of life. I am honored to continue this journey in my new position at this residency program.
Clinical Interests:
Mental health, Community medicine, Underserved medicine, Addiction medicine
Interests/Fun fact:
Broadway Enthusiast, Foodie, Frequent Flyer
Motivating Quote:
"Reach for the moon, even if you fall you'll land among the stars"
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind"
Sandra Olsen, M.S., B.A.
GME Operations Manager
Hometown:
Milwaukee
Undergraduate:
UWM/Ottawa University, B.A.
Medical School/Graduate School:
Marian University, M.S.
Career Path:
Began my career as a Respiratory Therapist, promoted to manage several clinical departments at Froedtert, hired as Manager of the St. Michael (then St. Joseph and now All Saints) Family Medicine Residency Practice by MCW. Transitioned to Ascension in July of 2023.
Interests/Fun fact:
Taking cello lessons. Love to spend time at the family cottage, building, kayaking, hiking, etc.
Motivating Quote:
"This is what the Lord asks of you, to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God."
- Micah 6:8
Denise Birmingham-Parker, BS
Family Residency Health Center Supervisor
Hometown:
Milwaukee
Undergraduate:
BS, Springfield College
Career Path:
Started career as a Medical Assistant, went back to college and received BS in Human Services, promoted to Supervisor in 2022
Interests/Fun fact:
Enjoy giving back to the community, active in church community, caring for grandchildren
Motivating Quote:
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
- Philippians 4:13
Jennifer Ovide RN BSN (Jenny)
Community Medicine Coordinator
Hometown:
La Crescent, Minnesota
Undergraduate:
BSN MArquette Univ., Milwaukee, WI
Residency Program:
Have worked for 24 years in Ascension Family Medicine residency as Community Medicine Clinical Coordinator.
Career Path:
A nurse since 1979, behavioral health, management, and health education background in previous jobs
Clinical Interests:
Nutrition and food insecurity, mental health, addiction, wellness
Interests/Fun fact:
Played guitar since age 6 and sang in many country rock bands earlier in career
Motivating Quote:
"Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change."
- Bob Kerrey
Stacey Olsen
Program Coordinator, All Saints Family Center
Hometown:
Milwaukee
Career Path:
I started out as the Administrative Assistant, transitioned to the Education Specialist position and just recently accepted the Program Coordinator position at the Family Health Center. I have been with Ascension since 2006.
Interests/Fun fact:
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching my son play sports, seeing my daughter excel in her nursing career and traveling.