Leadership & Governance
Barstow Health Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with expertise spanning healthcare, behavioral health, education, finance, law, and public service.
The Board provides multidisciplinary leadership to guide the Foundation’s regional health and community-based initiatives, focused on expanding access to care in underserved communities.
Juan P. Rivera, CGRC, CISSP
Chair
Retired senior federal executive and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with demonstrated expertise in public safety, interagency coordination, and community health systems. Provides strategic leadership focused on expanding access to care and strengthening health infrastructure in underserved communities.
Dr. Vinney Williams
Director
Director of Supportive School Climate, Barstow Unified School District. Expert in youth wellness and trauma-responsive systems.
Dr. Jennifer Rodden
Secretary
Dr. Rodden serves as Dean of Career Technical Education at Barstow Community College, specializing in workforce development and healthcare pipeline programs.
Crystal Nielsen, Ed.S., M.A., PPS
Director
Psychologist with Silver Valley Unified School District, providing expertise in behavioral health and adolescent wellness services.
Jay Still, J.D., MT (ASCP)
Director
Attorney and certified medical technologist with extensive experience in clinical laboratory sciences, pathology, toxicology, and quality assurance. U.S. Army veteran.
Brings a unique combination of legal expertise and healthcare operations insight, with a strong background in regulatory compliance, clinical systems, and public service leadership.
Stacey McCray
Treasurer
Banking and financial operations professional with expertise in fiscal oversight, financial governance, compliance, and organizational accountability.
Dr. Abram D. Milton, Ph.D.
Director
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, researcher, and retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran with extensive expertise in trauma, veterans’ mental health, and integrated behavioral health systems.
Renita Wickes
Director
Community leader and Public Information Officer with extensive experience building partnerships across nonprofit, civic, and military organizations. U.S. Army veteran.
Brings a strong fundraising network and communications expertise that advance the Foundation's development initiatives and its commitment to serving underserved communities.
