Our Partners
Our partners, grantees, and participants make this project possible.
A Joint Effort by the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions and Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. and funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Community Services Division, Federal Grants Branch.
YOR Ca Team
The YOR California Project is led by a talented and diverse group of faculty, coaches, and subject matter experts who together offer decades of experience in the field and a deep commitment to working with systems, communities, families, youth, and individuals challenged by opioid and stimulant use disorders.
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Cklara Moradian is the Deputy Project Director for YOR California 4 at Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), where she leads statewide efforts to expand access to behavioral health services and strengthen the workforce. With 18 years of experience spanning direct service, clinical practice, program management, and systems-level leadership, she has designed and implemented large-scale…
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Wendy Millis is a Senior Associate at CIBHS and serves as the Project Director for YOR California. With over 16 years of experience in the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) field, Wendy has previously held the position of Prevention Coordinator for Shasta County and Program Manager of the DMC-ODS program through Partnership HealthPlan of California. Throughout…
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Victor Kogler is VP of CIBHS. Mr. Kogler has worked in the substance use disorder field in California since 1972. He served as Alcohol and Drug Program Administrator of Santa Barbara County for twenty years and is a past president of the County Alcohol and Drug Programs Administrators Association of California. Mr. Kogler had been…
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Deb Werner, Regional Director at AHP, has worked with federal, state, and community-based agencies to create effective treatment and recovery services for 30+ years. She served as the director for SAMHSA’s Women, Children and Families TA & Training Center for ten years. Deb is committed to supporting youth toward recovery, instilling hope, building skills and…
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M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, CA Double Major/B.S. in Psychology and B.S. in Family and Human Development, University of Utah Louise has more than 20 years of clinical leadership experience within behavioral health, health care, and government organizations. Her work spans three states (California, Oregon, and Washington) and…
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Amanda Helguera serves as a senior program associate at AHP. Amanda is a social work professional with experience working in youth development, mental health, and community development. Throughout her career, she has provided direct services to at-promised youth and adults and has cultivated community partnerships and engagement in violence reduction efforts. She has experience in…
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Liz Stanley-Salazar has served as a leader, program administrator, policy analyst, and clinician in behavioral health care for more than 35 years. She led Phoenix Houses of California’s Adolescent Treatment Continuum, providing integrated substance use and mental health services. She consults with CIBHS, Health Management Associates, and other clients. She also serves as a Senior…
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