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Board of Directors: Officers

Angelica Lopez, Esq. – President

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 underserved and marginalized BIPOC communities. Angie also serves as a City Councilwoman for the City of Pittsburg, CA, where she champions initiatives that foster a more compassionate and resource-rich community for individuals struggling in silence. Her public service extends to her roles on the boards of Tri Delta Transit, Pittsburg Police Activities League, and MCE.

Cri Campbell Schine – 1st Vice President

Dr. Cri Campbell Schine is an advocate for mental health, belonging, and social justice. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in nonprofit leadership, 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 systemic inequality.

Dr. Campbell Schine has led successful fundraising initiatives, built cross-sector partnerships, and convened expert voices to advance conversations on mental health, wellness, and advocacy. Guided by creativity, compassion, and purpose-driven leadership, she champions NAMI Contra Costa’s legacy of hope and healing—ensuring every voice is heard and every person feels they belong.

Email: gro.atsocartnocimanobfsctd-5d7822@irc
Phone: (925) 942-0767

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 a strategic and systems-oriented perspective to the work.

He currently works as a DEIB professional with AssetMark and has previously led impactful initiatives with Dialpad and Workday. Deeply committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable world, Daryl believes that each of us has the power to make a lasting impact.

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 became acquainted with NAMI after Tyrell Wilson was killed by a Danville police officer while experiencing a mental health episode. She co-organized an organ donor drive in Tyrell’s name and later joined the 40 Voices Campaign for the AAHWRC in CCC.
(831) 521-9785

Board of Directors: Members

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

Michael Pierson, Esq. – 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 who helps organizations integrate emerging technologies responsibly and ethically. A graduate of UC Berkeley and JFKU School of Law, he brings to NAMI CC’s Board of Directors a unique blend of legal expertise, technological insight, and compassion. He believes that lasting justice begins with compassion and a steadfast respect for human dignity.

Staff Members

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Gigi Crowder
(510) 990-2670
gigi@namicontracosta.org

Office Manager & Lead Volunteer Coordinator (Mandarin-Chinese Language)

Shelly Ji
(925) 765-8232
shelly@namicontracosta.org

Administrative Executive Assistant

Antonia Guzman
(925) 942-0767
antonia.guzman@namicontracosta.org

Human Resources

Avery Gould
(925) 942-0767
avery@namicontracosta.org

Human Resources

Christy Facchetti
(925) 942-0767
christy@namicontracosta.org

Webmaster

Ashley Lowe
(925) 942-0767
ashley.lowe@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator

Greg Beckner
(925) 588-9281
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org

Publications Coordinator

Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
ashley@namicontracosta.org

On-Call Volunteer Coordinator

Michele O’Keefe
(707) 410-0296
michele@namicontracosta.org

Media Creator

Pablo Stone

pablo.stone@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator

Wanda Johnson
(510) 938-5918
wanda.johnson@namicontracosta.org

AAPI Team Member

Isabella Maya Collins
(925) 942-0767
Bella.QCollins@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator

Naomi Gashaw
(925) 765-9268
naomi.gashaw@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator

LaWanna Bradford
(925) 942-0767
lawanna.b@namicontracosta.org

Veterans Support Group Facilitator

Phil Arnold
(925) 942-0767
philip.arnold@namicontracosta.org

Kajuon Howard
(925) 942-0767
kajuon@namicontracosta.org

Isabella Pacho
(925) 942-0767
isabella.p@namicontracosta.org

Donovan Tucker
(925) 942-0767
donovan@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator

Sheila Alarcon
(925) 942-0767
sheila.a@namicontracosta.org

AAPI Faith Liaison

Lotus Zhao
(925) 942-0767
xuezhu.zhao@namicontracosta.org

In Our Own Voice Coordinator

Beth Bartels
(925) 872-6272
beth.bartels@namicontracosta.org

In Our Own Voice Member

Christina De La Rosa
(925) 942-0767

David Bragen
(925) 942-0767
david.bragen@namicontracosta.org

In Our Own Voice Team Member

Joel Herskovich
(925) 942-0767

Support Group Facilitator

Carla Pirie
(925) 942-0767
carla@namicontracosta.org

Peer-to-Peer Facilitator

Havonya Johnson
(510) 978-0025
havonya@namicontracosta.org

In Our Own Voice Team Member

Janice Goldberg
(925) 942-0767
jan@namicontracosta.org

Kenneth Robinson
(925) 214-6057
kenneth.robinson@namicontracosta.org

Latinx Lead

Uriel Cardoza
(925) 433-1705
uriel.cardoza@namicontracosta.org

Latinx Signature Program Presenter

Alejandra Pardo
(925) 942-0767
alejandra@namicontracosta.org

Transitional Age Youth Coordinator, Latinx Team Member

Elena Depaz
(925) 942-0767
elena@namicontracosta.org

TAY Support Group Facilitator

Yiwen (Yvonne) Wu
(925) 765-8232
yiwen.wu@namicontracosta.org

TAY Coordinator

Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 765-8232
leo.li@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator, Latinx Team Member

Luis Marroquin
(925) 318-1404
luis.marroquin@namicontracosta.org

Leave No One Behind Lead, Support Group Facilitator

Akili Nuez-Mixon
(702) 234-4726
akili-nuez-mixon@namicontracosta.org

Support Group Facilitator

(Elder) Desiree Rushing
(510) 206-1281
desiree.rushing@namicontracosta.org

Leave No One Behind Team Member

Maureen McSweeney
(925) 942-0767
maureen.mcsweeney@namicontracosta.org

Leave No One Behind Team Member, Support Group Facilitator

Brendon Falk
(925) 942-0767
brendon@namicontracosta.org

IT, Leave No One Behind Team Member

Cristal Gutierrez
(925) 765-8206
cristal.g@namicontracosta.org

Leave No One Behind Team Member

Lawrence Hamilton
(925) 942-0767
lawrence@namicontracosta.org

Grace Dallarda
(925) 942-0767
grace.d@namicontracosta.org