Christine Brown-Taylor is the Program Manager for the Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management of University of California, San Diego.  Before serving as the Program Manager, Ms. Brown-Taylor was a clinical social worker for the Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) where she conducted mental health assessments in six institutions for male and female inmates of CDCR. Prior to working at UCSD, Ms. Brown-Taylor was the Coordinator of the Consensus Organizing Center for San Diego State University.  She is a San Diego State University graduate and holds a Masters of Social Work degree.

Brock Frankel is the Program Supervisor for Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management at the University of California, San Diego.  Mr. Frankel holds a B. S. in Criminal Justice Administration and a MA in Multicultural Counseling. Prior to joining the SB 618 team, Mr. Frankel has spent seven years as a federal peace officer and over twenty years in public and social service positions serving diverse populations throughout San Diego County. Additionally, he previously served as a Program Coordinator responsible for developing and managing Case Management Services for five area schools and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services. Mr. Frankel will be providing support and direct services to the participants and partners of the SB 618 Program.

SaLynda Bryson is a Community Case Manager for the Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management for University of California, San Diego. Ms. Bryson has over 18 years of experience working throughout San Diego County providing various AOD counseling, case management and direct treatment services to both the juvenile and adult populations. Prior to joining SB 618, Ms. Bryson was a case manager for UCSD Perinatal and Parenting Case Management for seven years, where she provided services to women, children and families to improve their lives through recovery, education, housing and employment services.

Michelle Gallegos is a Community Case Manager for Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management at the University of California San Diego. Ms. Gallegos has a BA degree in Criminology, Law and Society and a minor in Educational Studies from UC Irvine. Prior to joining SB 618, Ms. Gallegos was a case manager at UCSD Perinatal Case Management for six years. In this position she assisted women who were pregnant and in recovery from drugs and alcohol. She provided resources that led women to live clean and sober lives, reunify with their children, and develop self sufficiency and stability. Prior to that Ms. Gallegos was an employment case manager for the CAL-WORKS program at Maximus for two years. Ms. Gallegos provided services to parents receiving cash-aid that focused on employment training and job readiness in order to become self-sufficient. She also has experience working in other San Diego County programs such as UCSD CAL-Learn, Child support department, juvenile probation, and court schools.

Bennie Herron is one that is dedicated to promoting growth through the human interaction. He considers himself a change agent, whether it's social work or art he attempts to take full advantage of any opportunity to learn. He has worked in the social service field for over 10 years in many different capacities and with every experience he has developed more insight into himself and the populations he serves.

Joseph Mora is a Community Case Manager for Senate Bill 618 at the University of California, San Diego. He has a BA degree in Political Science-Public Policy with a minor in Law & Society from UCSD, and is currently working on his MS in Counseling-Marriage and Family Therapy at SDSU. Prior to SB 618, Mr. Mora was a social worker for the Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) where he worked with CDCR inmates and parolees living with HIV/AIDS. During his time at TCMP he conducted in depth psychosocial, medical, and needs assessments with clients at CIM and RJD and provided intense case management services to parolees in Orange and San Diego Counties. His other experiences as a clinical trainee include working with substance abuse at MHS Providence Place and severe trauma at Survivors of Torture, International. Mr. Mora has gained a lot of personal and professional insight serving these communities and is conscious of the additional social and emotional problems associated with post-prison life, mental illness, parenting, and issues surrounding family reunification and resettlement.

Ashley Reynolds is a Community Case Manager for Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management at the University of California, San Diego. Ms. Reynolds holds a Masters in Social Work from New York University and a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University. She prides herself on working with multiple disciplines and linking systems while using a holistic approach in treatment. Prior to working for SB 618 Ms. Reynolds worked for Community Research Foundation, Step Forward. In this position Ms. Reynolds conducted biopsychosocial assessments and facilitated group therapy with lower income parents. She also has accumulated experience in treating substance abuse and success in using the harm reduction model. Ms. Reynolds believes by partnering with individuals she can support them to achieve their goals.

Ana Ocampo Rebollar is a Community Case Manager for Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management at the University of California, San Diego. Ms. Ocampo has a MA in Clinical Psychology. Prior to joining SB 618, Ms. Ocampo was a Program and Management Analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense in Naples (Italy) where she worked for the Fleet and Family Support Program. Before moving to Italy, Ms. Ocampo was working as a clinical social worker for the Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) where she conducted mental health assessments for CDCR. Additionally, she has experience working as a substance abuse counselor for inmates and parolees. Ms. Ocampo is currently enrolled in a PhD program in Clinical Psychology.

Louise Thomas is a Community Case Manager for Senate Bill 618 Community Case Management at the University of California, San Diego. Ms. Thomas has a B. S. degree in Human Services and a MA in Counseling/Marriage Family Therapy. Prior to joining SB 618, Ms. Thomas was a case manager at UCSD Perinatal and Parenting Case Management for nine years. In this position she helped  pregnant, substance abusing women find the resources necessary to lead productive, drug and alcohol free lives and provide safe and stable homes for their families. Prior to that position, Ms. Thomas was a case manager at the UCSD Cal-Learn program for three years, helping 18 year olds on TANF complete high school. Additionally, Ms Thomas has extensive volunteer experience in the field of domestic violence and experience as an intern providing individual therapy to federal parolees.

Gianina Ward's first taste of social service began with the Neighborhood Houses Head Start Programs. She conducted home visits for many disenfranchised families. Gianina assisted each family with parenting skills training and community resources. This was the beginning of new outlook towards social change in her life. This led to Gianina's assistance in founding a group home for teenage adolescents. Her main focus was trying to find community resources and support that would eventually lead to these children reunifying with their parents. Gianina has numerous experiences to her credit and at UCSD she plans to share those experiences to enhance the lives of SB618 participants.