Lucilia Prates-Ramos
Statewide Director
Lucilia Prates has been the statewide director for the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program since 2002. Prates has over 40 years of experience in advocating for immigrant and other vulnerable populations. An immigrant herself, Lucilia has worked with immigrant and refugees from all corners of the world. As the director of the MA SMP Program, she has made consumer engagement the core of the SMP Program message: Engaged healthcare consumers are the first line of defense to protect, detect and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse, which have financial implications on each one of us and can have devastating health-related outcomes.
Prates has served on numerous boards of directors and advisory committees. She currently serves on the board of the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) and is the president of MHQP’s Consumer Health Council. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Public Health Council since 2007, a gubernatorial appointment. Prates holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts and has studied in Portugal, Spain and Eastern Europe.
Tabitha Kreyling
Complex Interaction Specialist
Tabitha Kreyling is a versatile professional with a rich background in operational management and administrative support. Tabitha brings excellent research abilities, strong analytical skills, and a passion for problem solving to her work. She is a critical thinker with an investigative mindset, which adds strength to resolving complex cases with the MA SMP Program.
Tabitha holds a Master of Arts in Food Service Education from Johnson & Wales University, a Massachusetts Real Estate License, and Reiki Certifications, blending her passion for helping others with professional expertise. She lives in Haverhill, MA with her family and their dog, Enzo.
Sujaliz Dominguez
Administrative Assistant
Sujaliz Dominguez is delighted to serve as the new Administrative Assistant for the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program. As a lifelong resident of Lawrence, MA, she obtained her degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College and possesses a background in Public Health. Recently, she pursued a career change that would offer great satisfaction and learned about the exceptional opportunities at MA SMP. She is excited to embark on this new journey alongside a team of knowledgeable and committed individuals. She eagerly anticipates contributing to our mission of educating and supporting our community!
Sara Sturdivant
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Sara Sturdivant serves as an Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Massachusetts SMP Program. Sara, a graduate of The New School in New York, brings expertise in fundraising, non-profit management, and social media strategy. Sara is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with a particular focus on advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community. Previously, she was the long-time Director of Music for Saint Mary Parish of Georgetown and Rowley, Massachusetts. She currently serves as the Collaborative Keyboard Artist for First Parish Unitarian of Portland, Maine, and is the Media and Marketing Chair of Aurora Camerata. She can frequently be found on stage or backstage at City Theater of Biddeford, Maine, which she considers her home away from home.
