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

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

Herbert Cruz, M.D., Medical Director
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20915

Mary Ann Knoy, Vice President
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 21236

Jenny Gonzalez, 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

Edward Crossman, Clinical Director
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20918

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

Michelle Allen, Director of Contract Compliance
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20922

Sherri Buchanan, Training Director
Phone: (559) 265-4800, ext. 20196

Alicia Ledesma, Authorization and Reconciliation Specialist
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 20904

Ciana Torres, Director of Media and Public Relations
Phone: (559) 488-9918

Anthony Valdez, Director of CA Operations
Phone: (559) 288-1977

Brittany Sosa, Community Relations Manager
Phone: (559) 218-2865

Alberto Ramirez, Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (559) 832-2054

Nou Her, Marketing Manager
Phone: (559) 801-3114

CalAim Services

Anthony Urbano, Program Director – CalAIM Services
Phone: (559) 259-9860

Criminal Justice Services

Randi Ruble, Program Director – Female Community Reentry Program (San Diego)
Phone: (619) 895-0231

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

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

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

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

Education & Prevention

Ashley Morris, Education & Prevention Director
Phone: (559) 348-8009

Housing Opportunities

Robert Marquez, Director of Housing Supports
Phone: (559) 251-4800, ext. 21233

Stephanie Perez, Director of Housing Services
Phone: (559) 284-7030

Mental Health & Wellness

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

Treatment & Rehabilitation

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

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

Jenny Magdaleno, 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

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

Veteran Services

Beverly Novella, Program Director – Veteran Services
Phone: (559) 255-8838, ext. 20551

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.