The Starlight Health Team

Jason Rogers, PA-C

President of Starlight Health

Jason Rogers is a Physician Associate who graduated from NOVA Southeastern University in Orlando, FL. He originally began his journey studying Aerospace Engineering with plans to work at NASA and the Space Shuttle program. In 2006 he experienced his own medical mishap and wound up needing 3 major surgeries over the next year. Shortly after, he switched to medicine and never looked back. He spent 2 years working as a medic at American Ambulance before going to PA school. After graduating in 2016 he began travel medicine where he was able to tour the country and experience as many different populations and specialties as he could. In his travels he got a wide array of experience in Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Family Practice, as well as significant experience in surgical procedures and chronic disease management. He has ultimately decided to open his practice in Fort Collins, CO

Jason’s approach to medicine began by being a patient first and seeing how rushed Doctors and inadequate time makes for poor healthcare. He has developed a unique style of medicine that makes sure each and every patient is afforded the time they need with their provider

Marie Vanacore, RN, BSN

Chief Operations Officer of Starlight Health

I’ve dedicated more than two decades to caring for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. My journey through healthcare—working as an MA, scribe, practice manager, foreign-trained physician, caregiver, and now RN—has given me a well-rounded perspective that I bring to both patients and our team. As COO of Starlight Health, I’m committed to creating a positive, team-focused environment where excellent care is the standard. When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me reading, traveling, or trying out a new restaurant.

Sarah Long, MA

Hi, my name is Sarah. I was born and raised in Colorado, and have been in northern Colorado for the past 3 years. I originally wanted to be a music teacher, then a healthcare provider, an environmental scientist, then decided on being an MA. I love all things rocks, modern rock music, and spending time crafting. I went to school for 4 years at Washington State University and University of Idaho starting on the pre-medicine route, then switched to environmental science and geology. I left those programs and moved back to Colorado, and got my certifications in phlebotomy and medical assisting at Front Range Community College. I hope to get my EMT certification, and become a firefighter in the future.

My goals in healthcare are to make sure patients get proper care and justice with their conditions, symptoms, and overall health. I want to validateye patients, and make sure that they are taken care of. I worked in home health care, and saw how easy it is for patients to be ignored or ignore their own health, and how easy it was for them to fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. It made me want to work with patients and be able to be an ear for them, or do small things to help them out. I am passionate in gynecological health, as well as helping those who have been through, or are going through addiction.

I strive to decrease the gaps in the healthcare system, and provide the patience and allyship for patients to be able to get proper care. Every patient lives in their own body, and it is up to us to make sure they are believed and respected.

Rose Vanacore, MA

Full-time mom and professional chaos manager. Someone’s gotta keep the house (mostly) standing. I'm also a full-time student training to be a medical assistant, because who needs sleep anyway? Coffee is my co-pilot, and snacks are my love language, especially chocolate and cinnamon rolls.

I'm bilingual, which means I can say “no” in two languages... and still be ignored by toddlers. My days are powered by ambition, multitasking, and a suspicious amount of crumbs. Life’s a little wild, but I’m rolling with it, snacks in hand, of course.