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2026 FEATURED VOICES
Meet the Speakers
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La Tina Jackson, L.C.S.W.
Deputy Director, Countywide Engagement Division
L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health -
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Michael Hunn
CEO
CalOptima Health -
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Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, FAPA, DFASAM
Medical Director, Substance Abuse Prevention & Control
LA County Department of Public Health -
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Susan Stone, MD MPH FACEP FAAHPM
Senior Medical Director
L.A. Care Health Plan -
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Clayton Chau, M.D., Ph.D, MASL
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
National Healthcare & Housing Advisor -
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Gayani DeSilva, M.D.
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Tony Kuo, MD, MSHS, FAAFP
Director, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention
LA County Department of Public Health -
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Yun Hee Anna Lee, DSW, LCSW
Director of Innovation
Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc. -
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Hugo Izquierdo
Lead Data Analyst
Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc. -
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Katherine Li
Section Manager, Integrated Health Initiatives Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
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Vanessa Ramos
Disability Rights California
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Joe Avelino, RN, BSN, MHSA, CPHQ
CEO
College Medical Center Hospital -
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Warren Yamashita, M.D.
Director of Addiction & Family Medicine
Harbor Community Health Centers -
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Kalene Gilbert
Mental Health Program Manager IV
LA County Department of Mental Health -
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Michelle Smith
Senior Manager
Behavioral Health Services Act Department of Mental Health Orange County Health Care Agency -
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Eddie Turner
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
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Ali Zadeh, MD
Chief Medical Officer
LANES
THE 2026 CONVERSATION
The topics defining the summit
MBHS 2025
This is where California's behavioral health future gets built.
Be in the room.
MERCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT ‘26
Building Future-Ready Care
INTEGRATING PARTNERSHIP, POLICY & AI FOR STRONGER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES
WHEN | May 21st, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WHERE | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA
Everything you need all in one day
WHY ATTEND
Meaningful networking
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Connect with behavioral health leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the state
Full-day programming
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Keynotes, panels, and live demos spanning the issues shaping California's behavioral health landscape.
Breakfast, lunch & snacks
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A full day of food and refreshments so you can focus on what matters.
Complimentary parking
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No hassle - free and easy parking.
Raffle prizes
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You won’t want to miss our raffle full of prizes you’ll actually want to win!
OUR 2026 SPONSORS:
Sponsorship and participation in the Mercy Behavioral Health Summit does not constitute endorsement. Views expressed are solely those of individual speakers and sponsors.