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Board of Directors

board of Directors
​2025-2026



Abigail "Abby" Burd, LCSW

MiraCosta College
President 
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Gil Perez, LPCC
College of San Mateo

President (Elect) 
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Danila Musante, PhD
College of Marin
Past President 

Priscilla Benites, LMFT
College of the Canyons
Secretary

Tim Leslie, PsyD, LMFT
Palomar College
Treasurer

​Alison Johnson, PsyD
Pasadena City College
Member at Large

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​Lupita Castro, DSL, LMFT
Imperial Valley College
Conference (Chair)​


Christa Banton, EdD, LMFT
Barstow Community College
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Continuing Education (Chair) 

Lisa Larimar Burtis, LMFT
Mendocino College

Legislative (Co-Chair)

Lance Bauscher, LMFT
Cabrillo College

Legislative (Co-Chair), Member at Large

Marcos Briano, PhD
Honorary: USC PEMBH
Media (Chair)
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Julie Schanze, LCSW
Grossmont College
Membership (Co-Chair), Southern California Representative
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Aneissa Rosas-Sanchez, LCSW
College of Marin
Membership (Co-Chair), Northern California Representative

Nadia Sayeh, DSW, LMFT
San Diego City College
Member at Large
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Board of Directors
The MHWA Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from across California
. The Board serves the needs of the membership. The Board is responsible for organizing meetings and CE training events, being a voice for mental health and wellness services at the state level and the Chancellors Office, and growing MHWA to better serve its members now and in the future.  
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Any member of MHWA is eligible to serve on the Board, elections are held every 2 years.  ​

​E-Board Resources

Current E-Board members may access forms, records and other resources here.  
Promoting the mental health, well-being and academic success of California's community college students
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