Staff & Board of Directors
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.atsocartnociman@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
Gigi Crowder
(510) 990-2670
gigi@namicontracosta.org
Shelly Ji
(925) 765-8232
shelly@namicontracosta.org
Antonia Guzman
(925) 942-0767
antonia.guzman@namicontracosta.org
Avery Gould
(925) 942-0767
avery@namicontracosta.org
Christy Facchetti
(925) 942-0767
christy@namicontracosta.org
Ashley Lowe
(925) 942-0767
ashley.lowe@namicontracosta.org
Greg Beckner
(925) 588-9281
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org
Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
ashley@namicontracosta.org
Michele O’Keefe
(707) 410-0296
michele@namicontracosta.org
Pablo Stone
pablo.stone@namicontracosta.org
Wanda Johnson
(510) 938-5918
wanda.johnson@namicontracosta.org
Isabella Maya Collins
(925) 942-0767
Bella.QCollins@namicontracosta.org
Naomi Gashaw
(925) 765-9268
naomi.gashaw@namicontracosta.org
LaWanna Bradford
(925) 942-0767
lawanna.b@namicontracosta.org
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
Sheila Alarcon
(925) 942-0767
sheila.a@namicontracosta.org
Lotus Zhao
(925) 942-0767
xuezhu.zhao@namicontracosta.org
Beth Bartels
(925) 872-6272
beth.bartels@namicontracosta.org
Christina De La Rosa
(925) 942-0767
David Bragen
(925) 942-0767
david.bragen@namicontracosta.org
Joel Herskovich
(925) 942-0767
Carla Pirie
(925) 942-0767
carla@namicontracosta.org
Havonya Johnson
(510) 978-0025
havonya@namicontracosta.org
Janice Goldberg
(925) 942-0767
jan@namicontracosta.org
Kenneth Robinson
(925) 214-6057
kenneth.robinson@namicontracosta.org
Uriel Cardoza
(925) 433-1705
uriel.cardoza@namicontracosta.org
Alejandra Pardo
(925) 942-0767
alejandra@namicontracosta.org
Elena Depaz
(925) 942-0767
elena@namicontracosta.org
Yiwen (Yvonne) Wu
(925) 765-8232
yiwen.wu@namicontracosta.org
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 765-8232
leo.li@namicontracosta.org
Luis Marroquin
(925) 318-1404
luis.marroquin@namicontracosta.org
Akili Nuez-Mixon
(702) 234-4726
akili-nuez-mixon@namicontracosta.org
(Elder) Desiree Rushing
(510) 206-1281
desiree.rushing@namicontracosta.org
Maureen McSweeney
(925) 942-0767
maureen.mcsweeney@namicontracosta.org
Brendon Falk
(925) 942-0767
brendon@namicontracosta.org
Cristal Gutierrez
(925) 765-8206
cristal.g@namicontracosta.org
Lawrence Hamilton
(925) 942-0767
lawrence@namicontracosta.org
Grace Dallarda
(925) 942-0767
grace.d@namicontracosta.org