Melonie graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been working in medicine since 1994 and as a nurse practitioner, focusing on Family Practice, since 2003. 

Melonie sees patients of all ages at Promise-Healthcare Frances Nelson.

Melonie is excited to provide primary care to her patients and enjoys learning from them. She wants to be able to help guide a patient’s health so they can have the wealth of wealthy and the happiness that hope brings. 

When Melonie is not at work, you will find her outside, listening to all types of music and spending time with her family, her pet turtle, her chickens, and her little dog.

Melonie also enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community.

Shelly received her education from the
University of Illinois.
She started her nursing career in 1993 but took some time off to raise her daughters. She returned to school to become an NP (Nurse Practitioner) and graduated in 2016. She started at Promise Healthcare in 2017.
Shelly is passionate about caring for the community and ensuring that patients receive the care they deserve and get the help they need.

She encourages patients to advocate for their healthcare, ask questions, and do research because they will never be disappointed in taking care of their health.
In her free time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her spouse of 24 years, her three children, and her puppy. She is active in the community and supports CUPHD (Champaign Urbana Public Health District) and Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. Her daughters started Project Warmth to collect winter coats and donate them to patients at the Frances Nelson Clinic.

Jenny earned degrees from Indiana University- Purdue University at Indianapolis, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

She has been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the Promise Healthcare Urbana School Health Center since 2013 and specializes in health education and preventative care for patients from 3 to 18.

She enjoys teaching young patients the habits and daily patterns that will lead to healthier lifestyles and long-term wellness, and she is passionate about finding ways to inspire her patients to get active outdoors. 

Jenny encourages parents and children to get outside any time they can to take advantage of outdoor play's many mental and physical health benefits. 

Jenny is an avid nature lover who likes to hike, kayak, and read in her spare time. She is married and has two teenagers and a dog. 

She gives back to the community by volunteering for the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy, which cleans the Sangamon River and the roadways around it of trash to prevent it from ending up in the river. 

Alanna sees patients of all ages at Promise Healthcare - Frances Nelson.

Alanna earned her associate's degree at Parkland College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University. A provider, Alanna knows she impacts people's well-being and improves their health. She wants to work with her patients and encourage them to choose healthcare options that fit their lifestyles.

“Little changes can make a big difference" in your overall health.”

Alana loves movies, reading, and traveling in her spare time. 

Marilyn Perez received an associate’s degree in nursing at Parkland College. She then earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Purdue University and her Master's in nursing at Illinois State University.

Marilyn sees patients of all ages at the Promise Healthcare – Frances Nelson location.

Marilyn is passionate about educating her patients on conventional and complementary healing practices that emphasize self-care, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.

She encourages patients to incorporate healthy habits into daily life by eating nutritious food, daily movement, good sleeping habits, and reducing stress.  These have been shown to improve/protect their physical and mental health.

When not working, Marilyn enjoys taking walks with her husband and their dog. She likes catching up on FaceTime with her daughters, who live out west, cooking, and traveling, and she likes to read at least one book per month.

Marilyn has been married for 23+ years. She has two adult daughters and a son who is a junior in high school. During the pandemic, her family also adopted a dog, Bruno.

“Patients should choose Promise Healthcare for high-quality care without having to break their bank and for the numerous services provided.”

Aicha Lengane received her family nurse practitioner education at Western Governors University. 

Aicha believes that as a provider, it is her duty to serve others and make a difference in their lives.

Aicha sees patients at the Promise Healthcare -Frances Nelson location.

Her vision in life is all about loving, caring, and giving from the purity of heart. She is excited to get to know her patients, and they get to know her to build trust because they can accomplish more when they have a longstanding, trusting relationship.

She believes that people should be able to be provided food and have easy access to healthcare for the people in need in the community.

Aicha grew up in a multilingual community and can speak more than five languages, including English, French, and Bambara dialects.

Aicha is married. When she is not practicing, her hobbies include traveling, cooking, walking, and reading.

Emily earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Greenville University and completed her physician's assistant training at Missouri State University. During her time as a student, she gained notable experience in various specialties, including family medicine, behavioral health, women's health, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. Emily practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson.
Emily is particularly interested in family medicine. "It allows me to treat patients of all age groups and treat a large variety of both acute and chronic conditions" she says. Emily is truly passionate about being a part of her patients' medical journey and getting to know them over time.  
Establishing a solid relationship with a trustworthy healthcare provider who will advocate for your health goals is what Emily believes is the key to improving your health. Since becoming board-certified in January of 2025, Emily is ready to serve her patients as a first-time practicing PA.  
Outside of work, Emily enjoys working out, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends, family, and her three cats. She loves hearing stories about her patients' pets as well! 
 

Meldomi Asante is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate studies at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky in 2008 and earned her graduate degree from Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights in 2022.

Her clinical interests include geriatrics, chronic disease management, and diabetes care. Meldomi is especially passionate about patient education, particularly helping patients better understand and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. She believes that the best gift anyone can give themselves is to take care of their health.

Meldomi is fluent in English and Twi, a Ghanaian language.

Outside of her clinical work, Meldomi enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband run a food and clothing pantry through their church, Philo Road Church of Christ, which is open to both members and the local community. They also operate a nonprofit called Rural Ghana Missions, which supports people living in rural areas of Ghana by sending clothing, school supplies, and providing occasional medical screenings in partnership with local churches.“