Past event
Meet Larissa J. Estes, DrPH, Executive Director of Racial Equity Commission for the Office of the Governor, State of California
Join us for our monthly networking conversation, “Profiles in Behavioral Health Leadership.” This series is designed to highlight inspirational leaders who are eager to share their personal leadership journey and the things that make them tick. You’ll gain valuable insight into the lessons they’ve learned, their proudest achievements, and how they maintain the passion and drive to cultivate healing, wellness, and recovery through their work.
Larissa J. Estes, DrPH serves as the Executive Director of Racial Equity Commission for the Office of the Governor, State of California. She has over 20 years of experience in allied health, healthcare, and public health with a focus on working across sectors to address challenges experienced by community. Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Dr. Estes served as the Executive Director of ALL IN Alameda County. She is interested in integrating evidence-informed strategies into policy and systems change across sectors that impact equity, community wellbeing.
Dr. Estes has prior experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation; health equity; maternal and child health; women’s health; mental health and wellbeing; public health approaches in healthcare; and policy and systems change at the federal, state, and local level. Dr. Estes received her BS in Athletic Training from Duquesne University, an MPH in Family and Child Health from the University of Arizona, and a DrPH in Community Health Practice from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
Member networking conversations are designed to provide CBHL members with a unique opportunity to connect, exchange valuable insights, and collaborate with fellow leaders who are making a difference in their communities. These sessions offer an informal platform for engaging discussions on leadership topics and challenges that are currently top of mind for our members.
This time is for you! We encourage you to join the conversation with your camera on if possible. We look forward to seeing you.
