BHI Initiative Advisory Group

The Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Initiative Advisory Group comprises a diverse range of stakeholders from across the health care sector — including provider organization representatives, purchasers, health plans, clinical and research subject matter experts, funders and community advocates. Their collective expertise shapes the design, implementation and impact of CQC’s BHI Initiative, supporting the effective integration of behavioral health services into primary care settings in California.

Ruqayya Ahmad

Policy Manager, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network

Jennifer Christian-Herman, PhD

Vice President, Clinical Strategy & Programs, Blue Shield of CA

Gurinder Dabhia, MD

Pediatrician, Scripps Medical Group

Phanit Dy

Director, CDEP Implementation, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions

Crystal Eubanks

Executive Director, CQC &
Vice President, Care Transformation, PBGH

Jeremy Fish, MD

Director, John Muir Health

Geoffrey Gomez, PharmD

Director, Quality Improvement, Health Net

Muriel LaMois

Program Manager, Industry Initiatives, Blue Shield of CA

Kelli Lesser

Program Manager, Health Net

Julia Logan, MD

Chief Medical Officer, California Public Employees’ Retirement System

Neftali Serrano, PhD

Chief Executive Officer, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Jiami Wu

Director of Clinics, Chinese Hospital