Our Partners

This project is possible thanks to our sponsor, the California Health Care Foundation and our learning collaborative participating organizations

Let’s meet the faculty.

The Cultivating Outcomes through Equity in Behavioral Telehealth learning collaborative is led by a talented and diverse group of Faculty, Coaches, and Core Design Team members.

Keris Myrick

(Core Design Team, Faculty)

MBA, MS, CPMC. Co-Director, S2i (Mental health Strategic Impact Initiative) Director, The JED Foundation

Ms. Myrick was formerly the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs for the Center for Mental Health Services of…
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Samantha Spangler

(Evaluation Director)

PhD. Research and Evaluation Director, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions

Dr. Spangler has 15 years of experience in research, analytics, and evaluation, including work with academic, government, corporate, and non-profit…
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Elizabeth Morrison

(Coach, Faculty)

PhD. CEO, EM Consulting

Dr. Morrison is a thought partner, presenter and trainer for the Center for Care Innovation’s Advancing Communication Excellence initiative and…
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John Torous

(Faculty)

MD, MBI. Director, Digital Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School affiliated teaching hospital

Dr. Torous serves as staff psychiatrist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Torous co-designed…
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Alli Moreno

(Coach)

BA. Operations Manager, Counselor, Consultant, Elizabeth Morrison Consulting

Ms. Moreno is trained in evidence-based counseling and mental health support strategies, specializing in client engagement. She is experienced in…
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Jei Africa

(Core Design Team)

PsyD, MSCP, CATC-V. Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Marin County

Dr. Africa is a behavioral health leader, experienced administrator, licensed clinician (psychologist and a certified substance abuse counselor), facilitator and…
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David Salinas

(Coach, Core Design Team)

MPH. Sr. Associate, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions

Mr. Salinas is responsible for the planning and implementation of CIBHS quality improvement and racial equity projects. He has over…
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Adele James

(Faculty)

MA, CPC. Founder/Principal, Adele James Consulting, Inc.

Ms. James has over 20 years’ experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors, having commissioned and/or facilitated grant programs totaling…
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Ebony Chambers McClinton

(Coach)

Ebony has 20 years of experience working with issues of social justice, equity, education, mental health and diversity. She is…
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Jim Meyers

(Coaching Technical Advisor)

DrPH, MHA, LFACHE. Principal and Owner, Meyers Health Consulting

Dr. Meyers is a senior thought partner with the Center for Care Innovation where he also serves as a coach…
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Jennifer Clancy

(Project Director)

MSW. Director of Strategy, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions

In this role, Ms. Clancy designs and leads new key initiatives that promote health equity for individuals using the behavioral…
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Ruth Shim

(Faculty)

MD, MPH. Associate Dean, Diverse and Inclusive Education & Director of Cultural Psychiatry, University of California, Davis School of Medicine

Dr. Shim provides clinical psychiatric care at UC Davis Early Diagnosis and Preventative Treatment (EDAPT) Clinic. She recently published “Social…
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Tamu Green

(Faculty)

PhD. CEO, Equity and Wellness Institute

Dr. Green is a developmental psychologist and thought leader who brings expertise and lived experience in communities facing inequities in…
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Luis Garcia

(Coach)

PsyD. Principal, Luis Garcia Consulting Services

Dr. Garcia is a member of the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, an Advisory Board Member of…
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