San Diego’s Healthcare Heroes Panel Discussion

Experts will provide insights, best practices and available mental health resources in San Diego.

MODERATOR Cathryn Nacario CEO

Cathryn Nacario is the Chief Executive Officer of NAMI San Diego. She is passionate and dedicated to serving all those impacted by mental health challenges. Her fusion of nonprofit and for profit work is an excellent combination for bringing business acumen and compassion together for business growth and prosperity to serve more individuals and their caregivers living with mental health concerns.

PANELISTS Yvette A. Aguayo, LMFT Manager, Otay Mesa Psychiatry Clinic

Yvette began her career with Kaiser Permanente in 2013, and brings 20 years of behavioral health care experience to her current role. Yvette has hosted region-wide trainings on Behavioral Health Interventions for First Responders during COVID, training more than 300 mental health professionals. Yvette is a San Diego native and prides herself in keeping her community safe.

Gabriel Rodarte, M.D. Behavioral Health Medical Director

Dr. Gabriel Rodarte, MD is triple board certified in family medicine, psychiatry and addiction medicine. He is a graduate from Dr. Rodarte graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 2002 after completing his undergraduate degree at Harvard University. He joined Neighborhood Healthcare in 2007 after graduating from the Combined Family Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Program at UCSD with an emphasis on addiction disorders. The San Diego County Medical Society named him a “Top Doctor” in psychiatry for eight consecutive years.

Wendy Broughton, PsyD Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Wendy Broughton, COO joined MHS in 1998 overseeing budget and contract execution ensuring client-centered clinical services. She engages business development and profitable growth. She maintains CCAPP credentialing, and is committed to the guiding principles of People, Culture, and Growth.

Shayna Walker, M.D. Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Dr. Shayna Walker, MD has spent the last 14 years supporting and guiding individuals battling with mental health issues. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2007 and started at TrueCare in 2013. She is also a board certified provider and a member of NCMS, AMP and APA.