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
Herbert Cruz, M.D., Medical Director
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20915
Mary Ann Knoy, Senior Vice President
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 21236
Jenny Gonzalez, Senior Vice President
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20940
David Daniel, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 476-9333
Maria Rodriguez, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 21230
Robert Church, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20903
Michelle Allen, Deputy Administrator
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20922
Vacant, Clinical Director
Mardi Palacios, Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20907
Jitin Brar, Director of Data and Information Technology
Phone: (559) 214-0264, ext. 20198
Tomas Ordaz, Director of Contract Compliance
Phone: (559) 809-1725
Sherri Buchanan, Training Director
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 20196
Alicia Ledesma, Authorization and Reconciliation Specialist
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20904
Criminal Justice Services
Treatment & Rehabilitation
Marina Herrera, Program Director – Admissions, Adult Outpatient
Phone: (559) 237-3420, ext. 20322
Deon Duffy, Program Director – Residential (Bakersfield)
Phone: (559) 251-4800
Michelle Stone, Program Director – Residential Services (Fresno)
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 20149
Sara Florez, Program Director – Adolescent Services
Phone: (559) 584-8100
Jeannette Sawyers, FNP, Nurse Practitioner – MAT PDOA
Phone: (559) 251-4800
Brittney Smith, Program Director – Richmond Health and Wellness Center
Phone: (510) 216-4601, ext. 21504
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.