Our Team
Juan Caicedo
Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Caicedo is responsible for the overall management of Heritage Care and guides our team as we work to fulfill our mission. His background is in finances, economics and administration specifically in the area of community healthcare. He has worked directly with and advocated for the immigrant community of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. His focus has been on this community’s health care needs, especially with vulnerable and under-served populations and children with disabilities. He has collaborated with University of Maryland investigators in the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) in different projects. He is a community leader and has assisted with the elicitation of health care decision-making priorities for Latino caregivers. He is also a member of the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs, in this role he has advocated for the needs of the Hispanic community which is the largest immigrant community in Maryland. Mr. Caicedo has a B.S. from Externado University of Colombia, an M.S. from Barcelona University of Spain, and an M.S.c from University of Maryland.
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Aaron Sydor
Chief Operating Officer
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Mr. Sydor is responsible for the development and implementation of Heritage Care's business strategy and operations and collaborates with the CEO to lead the Heritage Care team. Mr. Sydor also directly oversees Heritage Care's education programs. These programs include the Heritage Learning Center and the Heritage Care community programs that provide low-cost or free instruction in the areas of ESL, Citizenship Preparation, Nursing Assistant Training and Certification, Community Health Worker Training and Certification, and the Heritage Care Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program. His efforts to create strategic partnerships and acquire grant funding help assure the sustainability of our community programs. In 2025, Mr. Sydor received the "Outstanding Workforce Champion" award from Employ Prince George's. Mr. Sydor attended Niagara University where he received a B.A. in political science and international relations with a focus on Latin America. In 2018, he also received his certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to joining Heritage Care, Mr. Sydor served as a fellow with World Teach in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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Dannerys A. Gomez V.
Director of HLC
HLCdirector@heritagecare.org
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Ms. Dannerys A. Gomez V. (Ms. Angie) has been with HLC since January 2015. Not only has Ms. Angie dedicated her love and encouragement to children and staff in HLC, but all 3 of her children have attended HLC also! Ms. Angie is a creative, enthusiastic, and savvy director while also taking opportunities to teach children in the center. Ms. Angie holds a CDA in Early Childhood Preschool while completing education courses in Infant & Toddler development and curriculum. Currently, she is obtaining a degree in Early Childhood Development.