The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC) - Cultural Competence continues to assess, advise, implement, support, and monitor policies and programs which ensures effective service and program provisions in all cross-cultural situations. The committee members, representing diverse cultural backgrounds and other special interests, will continue to provide input and insight to the Behavioral Health Department leadership team in order to create a safe and welcoming environment for all. Current committee members include:

Kimberli Andridge, Psy.D, Associate Director of Operations & Quality, Coor. of Gender & Sexual Inclusivity 

Jay Bettergarcia, Ph.D, Professor & Director of QCARES 

Ana Isabel Cabezas, Psy.D, Diversity & Multicultural Inclusion Coordinator 

Michelle Call, former ED of The GALA Pride & Diversity Center 

Gabriel Granados, Behavioral Health Specialist Veteran Outreach Program 

Nancy Jambor, Behavioral Health Clinician 

Barry Johnson, TMHA Division Director, Education and Advocacy 

Margaux Jones, FCNI Independent Living Program Supervisor

Brooke Klever, TMHA Lead Behavioral Health Navigator

Claudia Lopez, L.C.S.W. Patient Rights Advocate 

Annika Michetti, Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, Drug & Alcohol Services 

Carlos Olson, Mental Health Program Supervisor 

Juanita Patlan Mendez, FCNI WRAP Case Manager

Joy Pedersen, Ph.D, TMHA Board Member

Lilia Rangel-Reyes, Multicultural Specialist, Tri-Counties Regional Center 

Jill Rietjens, L.M.F.T. Behavioral Health Division Manager  

Anne Robin, L.M.F.T. Behavioral Health Administrator 

Nasseem Rouhani, Behavioral Health Specialist 

Kendra Scott, Veterans Service Administrative Assistance 

Karina Silva Garcia, Ph.D, Program Manager, Prevention & Outreach

Katherine Soule, Ph.D, Director UC Cooperative Extension & Youth, Families, & Communities 

Rachel Tarver, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervision & Training Coordinator

Laura Zarate, Behavioral Health Public Information Specialist