The College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) is excited to announce a call for applications for the 2024-2025 Cohort of the Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow Program! The call to action is a shift in our focus as leaders to intersectionality, equity, and anti-racism for behavioral health systems transformation.
The Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow Program 2024-2025 Cohort Overview and Pre-Application Webinar recording is intended to provide a detailed overview of the program and application requirements.
*2024-2025 Applicants are required to have attended the webinar live or view the recording.
Watch the recording learn more about the EGL Fellow Program directly from the EGL Program Team and current 2023-2024 Fellows.
In this webinar, we covered:
- An overview of the EGL Fellow program, including curriculum, program format, and time expectations
- Past Fellow experiences
- Cost and sponsorship information
- Application process details
- Q&A
Presenter Information
Ebony Chambers McClinton
Ebony Chambers McClinton, Chief Family & Youth Partnership Officer at Stanford Sierra Youth and Families, has over 18 years of experience working with issues of social justice, equity, education, mental health and diversity. Ebony brings both professional and personal life experiences to her work and provides the oversight of advocacy and support to youth and families in the Northern California Region. She is a speaker, educator, and workshop leader who has worked extensively throughout the United States and has served nationally and locally as an advocate and activist for access to care and the elimination of the stigma of mental illness for underserved and unserved communities. Chambers has provided extensive training in cultural competence and culturally responsive practices to schools, universities, social service and mental health agencies through her work in non-profit and for UC Davis Center for Family Focused Practice. Through her classes and trainings, she covers a wide range of topics including examining issues of privilege, power and the role of leaders and educators in a multicultural society.
Terrell Thomas, MSW
Terrell Thomas is a strategic leader who has nearly 20 years of experience working with nonprofits, the educational system, and the governmental sector. She has helped organizations build capacity to advance their mission and DEI
values for the betterment of the community. Her knowledge includes subject matter expertise in the areas of mental and behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice. She brings both professional and personal life experiences to the work, and is extremely passionate about bringing to light disparities to improve outcomes for youth and families.
Aly Feye, MPA
Aly Feye is the Director of Operations for the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL). As part of this role, she serves as the Program Manager for the Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. Aly has seven years of experience working on efforts improve outcomes for youth and adults with behavioral health needs who may be involved in or at risk of becoming involved in juvenile justice and/or criminal justice systems. Prior to joining CBHL, Aly spent nearly seven years at Policy Research Associates, most recently as a Project Associate with SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation.
Holly Salazar, MPH
Holly Salazar, MPH, is the Chief Executive Officer of The College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) and has worked for more than 15 years in public and community health. An experienced systems leader, she engages with cross-sector leaders to form strong partnerships and create transformative change. Holly believes in the power of true collaboration and leveraging collective talents to solve problems.
