Board of Directors Training & Support

February 25, 2026 – Understanding the Full Range of Services Available Through the Regional Center. Speakers: Hortencia Tafoya, Director of Clinical Services, SG/PRC (Qualifications: Master of Public Administration degree and broad knowledge in clinical services and regional center operations supporting individuals with developmental disabilities) and Salvador Gonzales, Director of Service Access and Equity, SG/PRC (Qualifications: Master of Science degree and extensive experience in service access, equity initiatives, and regional center operations supporting individuals with developmental disabilities).

April 22, 2026 – Understanding the Role of the Department of Developmental Services and the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA). Speakers: Pete Cervinka, Director of the Department of Developmental Disabilities (Qualifications: Over 27 years of leadership, program management, and policy development experience in various roles across state agencies) and Amy Westling, Executive Director of ARCA (Qualifications: Advanc ed degree in public administration with experience in leadership and developmental disabilities).

July 22, 2026 – Closed Session – Three Part Training: Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members, Whistleblower Policy, and Conflict of Interest Policy. Speakers: Law Offices of Enright and Ochletree, LLP – Aaron Abramowitz, Esq., Julie Ocheltree, Esq. (Qualifications: Juris Doctorates, CA Bar Assoc. licensure).

October 28, 2026 – Linguistic and Cultural Competency. Speaker: Lena Morán-Acereto, Bridging Voices. (Qualifications: Advanced degrees with an emphasis in Social Justice and Leadership).