Dr. Rick Goscha is Sr. Vice President for the California
Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions. Dr. Goscha has 30
years of experience in behavioral health including the provision
of clinical services, supervision and program management, agency
executive leadership, research and evaluation, and policy
development. Dr.
Gayaneh is an Armenian/Iranian/American clinician who is
interested in trauma-informed care, evidenced-based practices,
individual differences and health care equity. Gayaneh has
certification in TFCBT and PCIT. Gayaneh lives with her husband
Malcolm, son Miro, and dog, Napoleon in Sacramento
California.
Rick Degette is retiring as behavioral health director for
Stanislaus County. Prior to working with Stanislaus
County, Rick was the Director of Vocational Services
in Alameda County where he helped implement and expand the
Individual Placement and Support Model of Supported Employment
across the county. Rick brings more than 30 years of
experience working in public behavioral healthcare in California
as a direct service provider, manager, administrator, program
planner, and consultant.
Shoshana Zatz, BS, has worked with CIBHS since 2011. She has over
twenty years of experience working with nonprofits and vulnerable
populations on issues related to affordable housing, homelessness
and hunger and mental health. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Community Nutrition with a psychological/behavioral focus from UC
Davis in 1988.
Alice Washington is an associate at the California Institute for
Behavioral Health Solutions. Ms. Washington was awarded a
Bachelor’s of Art degree from Stanford University during March of
1988. Her major was Sociology: Social Sciences. In
the past few years, Ms. Washington has received a
Train-the-Trainer Certificate from California State University,
Sacramento. In 2013, Alice completed an A.S. in Graphic
Design. She also completed a Diploma in Web Design and
Interactive Media in December 2015.
Kirsten joined CIBHS in 2019 as a Project Coordinator for the
Practice Implementation team. She comes to CIBHS with a
bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento in
Social Work and a background in healthcare administration. She
lives in Sacramento with her two dogs, Moose and Bumi.
