Board of Directors
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Michael Pierson – Director
Michael Pierson, Esq. is a partner at Key Counsel, P.C. and the President-Elect of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. An accomplished trial attorney and former law professor, he also serves as court-appointed counsel in conservatorships, representing individuals with cognitive and mental health challenges. Beyond his legal work, Michael is an AI consultant and lecturer
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Stephanie Taddeo – Secretary
Retired middle school Social Studies teacher from Los Angeles, advocating for students transitioning from elementary to high school. She volunteered with Vitas Hospice and at A Baby’s Breath in the Philadelphia area, and for 2 years was a full-time caregiver to a family member battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia who received a bone marrow transplant. She
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Daryl Graves – 2nd Vice President
Daryl Graves is a respected thought leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), recognized for his commitment to fostering psychological safety and promoting inclusive cultures. With over 20 years of engineering experience in the technology sector – including roles with Silicon Graphics, Verizon, and Workday – Daryl transitioned mid-career to focus on DEIB, bringing
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Cri Campbell Schine, PsyD – 1st Vice President
Dr. Cri Campbell Schine is an advocate for mental health, belonging, and socialjustice. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in nonprofitleadership, civic engagement, and advocacy, she leads with a trauma-informed and equity-centered approach. Grounded in connection and collaboration, her work bridges communities, providers, and policy to empower those most impacted by stigma and
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Angelica Lopez, Esq. – President
Mental Health Warrior, Attorney, City of Pittsburg Councilwoman. Angelica “Angie” Lopez, Esq. is a faith-based, driven, and dedicated family law attorney serving the Bay Area, with a passion for justice and mental health advocacy. Having personally faced the challenges of mental illness, she works every day to help dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health—especially in
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Al Farmer – Director
Retired Chevron: Graduate Stanford, BS Petroleum Engineering; Northwestern University, MBA. Past President NAMI-CC, NAMI-CC Warm Line. Phone: (925) 942-0767