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Our UAII Team

Meet the dedicated minds steering UAII towards empowerment and excellence. From our esteemed Board of Directors to our visionary Executive Leadership, and the tireless Program Managers and Directors, each member brings a wealth of experience and passion to uplift our community and drive positive change. Together, we unite under a shared mission to cultivate resilience, foster growth, and champion holistic well-being for all.


Hope Craig

Board Chairwoman and Executive Advisory Chair

Dierdra Thompson

Board Administrative Assistant

Keith Vielle

Board Vice-Chairman

Laura Escobar

Board Secretary

Denise Escoto

Board Member

Josie Bowman

Board Member


Lycia Ortega

Interim CEO


Eric Kastan (M.A., LMFT, BCBA)

Director of Behavioral Health

Omerlene Thompson

Social Services Director

Vinecea Edwards, Esq. Mvskoke

Senior Director of Strategy and Operations

Janice Briones-Landeros

Healthcare Clinical Operations Director

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Christine Kamatani

Associate Clinical Director, Behavioral Health

Norma Blackwater

Provider - Health Services

Ramon Enriquez

Director of Youth Services

Amy Stretten

Director of Marketing and Communications


Richard Lujan

IT Manager

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Shandiin Biiliilitso

Community Health Worker Supervisor

Jamie Fuentes

Outreach Program Manager

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Travis Coble

Interim Housing Program Manager

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Andrew Vasquez

Facilities Manager

Danielle Hernandez

Member Services Manager

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Brandon Silva

Workforce Development Program Manager


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