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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

After 40 years of outstanding leadership, Dr. Jean G. Champommier retired from his role as President/CEO of Alma Family Services. At Alma’s Legacy Event, commendations from Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, the City of El Monte, the City of Pico Rivera, LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Assemblymember Christina Garcia, Senator Bob Archuleta, the City of Los Angeles, and Congresswoman Judy Chu were presented in recognition of Dr. Champommier’s incredible career. As an educator, social worker, a family therapist, a businessman, a LA County Public Health Commissioner, and nonprofit administrator, he dedicated his life to advancing behavioral health and child welfare, inspiring a new generation of committed leaders. This great convening of longstanding partners, which included the viewing of this Legacy Video, celebrated the interconnected legacy of Dr. Champommier and Alma Family Services, as well as welcoming those who will carry on our vision and mission into the future. Maria de Lourdes Caracoza was introduced as Alma’s new President/CEO after serving the community through Alma for over 35 years. You will find Dr. Jean G. Champommier’s special remarks along with a short bio of Maria de Lourdes Caracoza through the link below:

Executive Staff

  • Lourdes Caracoza, President/CEO
  • Diego H. Rodrigues, LMFT, Executive Vice President/COO
  • Reinaldo “Wally” Racela, Chief Financial Officer
  • Judy Ng, MS, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Segovia, LCSW, Director of Behavioral Health Services
  • Susan Lam, LMFT, Director, Quality Improvement & Compliance.

Department/Program Directors

  • Sandra Flores, MA, Director of Child Development & Inclusion Services
  • Denise Villamil, Director of Youth Development Services
  • Elsy A. Molina, LCSW, Associate Behavioral Health Director of Clinical Practice. 
  • Rem Nuñez, LCSW, Associate Behavioral Health Director of Integration and Innovation.
  • Maria Del Carmen Solis, LCSW, Pico Rivera Region Director
  • Ruby Nieto Padilla, M.S., LMFT, San Gabriel Valley Region Clinic Director

  • Xenia Kwok, LMFT, Riverside County Director of Behavioral Health

Medical Director

  • Carlos Muralles, M.D.

Supervisors

  • Maria E. Gonzalez, LCSW, Clinical & Intake Supervisor-ELA

  • Karla Giron, LMFT, Wraparound Supervisor
  • Jennifer Cao, Accounting Supervisor

Program Managers

  • Ivania P. Guerrero, LMFT, Wraparound Program Manager
  • Jessica Pierson, LCSW, FSP Child & TAY Program Manager
  • Cynthia E. Peters, LPT, Medication Support Manager
  • Gaby Madrazo, Child Abuse Prevention & Parent Mentorship Program Manager
  • Roger Castaneda, BA, Aquatics Program Manager
  • Adrian Mancilla, Gang Reduction Youth Development

Coordinators

  • Elissa Ruiz, LMFT, Therapeutic Behavioral Services Coordinator
  • Alex Rodrigues, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Coordinator
  • Rosie Nieves, Administrative Support Services Coordinator

Clinical Supervisors

  • Barry M. Backer, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor
  • Ronna Banada, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor
  • Esmeralda Murga, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor
  • Adriana Valenzuela, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor Consultant
  • Janette Quiros Saucedo,  LMFT, Clinical Supervisor Consultant
  • Jessica Cerutti, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor Consultant