Leadership

At WestCare California, our leadership team is dedicated to Uplifting the Human Spirit and providing the support needed for individuals to rebuild their lives. With a shared commitment to our mission, our team works together to ensure that we deliver compassionate care, guidance, and resources to those who need it most.

Meet the individuals who lead our efforts with passion, integrity, and a deep focus on making a positive difference in our communities across the golden state of California.

Administration & Leadership

Shawn Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer – Western Region
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20902
shawn.jenkins@westcare.com

Gabriela Swartwood, Vice President of Marketing and Communications – WestCare Foundation
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20917
gabriela.swartwood@westcare.com

Herbert Cruz, M.D., Medical Director
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20915
herbert.cruz@westcare.com

Mary Ann Knoy, Vice President
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 21236
maryann.knoy@westcare.com

Jenny Gonzalez, Vice President
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20940
jenny.gonzalez@westcare.com

David Daniel, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 476-9333
david.daniel@westcare.com

Maria Rodriguez, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 21230
maria.rodriguez@westcare.com

Robert Church, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20903
robert.church@westcare.com

Edward Crossman, Clinical Director
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20918
edward.crossman@westcare.com

Mardi Palacios, Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20907
mardi.palacios@westcare.com

Jitin Brar, Director of Data and Information Technology
Phone: (559) 214-0264, ext. 20198
jitin.brar@westcare.com

Michelle Allen, Director of Contract Compliance
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20922
michelle.allen@westcare.com

Sherri Buchanan, Training Director
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 20196
sherri.buchanan@westcare.com

Alicia Ledesma, Authorization and Reconciliation Specialist
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20904
alicia.ledesma@westcare.com

Ciana Torres, Director of Media and Public Relations
Phone: (559) 488-9918
ciana.torres@westcare.com

Anthony Valdez, Director of CA Operations
Phone: (559) 288-1977
anthony.valdez@westcare.com

Brittany Sosa, Community Relations Manager
Phone: (559) 218-2865
brittany.sosa@westcare.com

Alberto Ramirez, Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (559) 832-2054
alberto.ramirez@westcare.com

Nou Her, Marketing Manager
Phone: (559) 801-3114
nou.her@westcare.com

CalAim Services

Anthony Urbano, Program Director – CalAIM Services
Phone: (559) 259-9860
anthony.urbano@westcare.com

Criminal Justice Services

Randi Ruble, Program Director – Female Community Reentry Program (San Diego)
Phone: (619) 895-0231
randi.ruble@westcare.com

Derrick Bressel, Program Director – Day Reporting Center and Recovery Residences
Phone: (559) 237-3420, ext. 20367
derrick.bressel@westcare.com

Christina Cecil, Program Director – Female Community Reentry Program (Stockton)
Phone: (209) 642-8448, ext. 21402
christina.cecil@westcare.com

Larry Sanchez, Program Director – STOP Area 1
Phone: (916) 564-4400, ext. 20415
larry.sanchez@westcare.com

Donald Smith, Program Director – STOP Area 3
Phone: (559) 214-0264, ext. 20109
don.smith@westcare.com

Education & Prevention

Ashley Morris, Education & Prevention Director
Phone: (559) 348-8009
ashley.morris@westcare.com

Housing Opportunities

Robert Marquez, Director of Housing Supports
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 21233
robert.marquez@westcare.com

Stephanie Perez, Director of Housing Services
Phone: (559) 284-7030
stephanie.perez@westcare.com

Mental Health & Wellness

Domenica Jimenez, Program Supervisor – Support Overnight Stay
Phone: (559) 512-6802, ext. 20504
domenica.jimenez@westcare.com

Treatment & Rehabilitation

Marina Herrera, Program Director – Admissions, Adult Outpatient
Phone: (559) 237-3420, ext. 20322
marina.herrera@westcare.com

Robert Church, Interim Program Director – Residential (Bakersfield)
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20903
robert.church@westcare.com

Jenny Magdaleno, Program Director – Residential Services (Fresno)
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 20149
jenny.magdaleno@westcare.com

Sara Florez, Program Director – Adolescent Services
Phone: (559) 584-8100
sara.florez@westcare.com

Jeannette Sawyers, FNP, Nurse Practitioner – MAT PDOA
Phone: (559) 251-4800
jeannette.sawyers@westcare.com

Melissa Robinson, Program Director – Richmond Health and Wellness Center
Phone: (510) 216-4601, ext. 21504
melissa.robinson@westcare.com

Veteran Services

Beverly Novella, Program Director – Veteran Services
Phone: (559) 255-8838, ext. 20551
beverly.novella@westcare.com

Our Four Core Pillars

EXCELLENCE: We strive for excellence in everything we do. We value success, continually improving our work, and fostering an environment where everyone—clients and team members alike—can thrive.

DEDICATION: We are committed to ethical, efficient, and empathetic service. Our passion for helping others drives us to do the hard work required to make a lasting impact on those we serve.

GROWTH: We embrace growth as an ongoing process. By continually learning and adapting, we create the resources and opportunities needed to achieve our goals and fulfill our mission.

ETHICS: Integrity is at the heart of our work. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards, ensuring that every action we take reflects our commitment to honesty and accountability.