Kevin joined SDAIHC in November 2019, bringing his extensive expertise in culture-focused performance improvement across clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals. He excels in identifying performance gaps, defining strategic initiatives, and driving measurable change. Kevin’s work centers on integrating systems and culture to align behaviors with goals in safety, patient experience, and cost containment. As a community-minded leader, Kevin has a long history of serving refugee populations through a non-profit organization he founded in 1999. This organization emphasizes leadership development and project-based learning for underrepresented refugee communities, including an annual month-long medical outreach abroad.

Kevin holds a Six Sigma Black Belt, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a minor in Organizational Behavior/Development, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership.

Before joining SDAIHC, Kevin served as the National Director of Care Experience, Patient Safety & Risk for Kaiser Permanente, a Consulting Advisor for Press Ganey & Associates, and the System Director of The Sharp Experience, The Sharp University, and Consumer Research at Sharp HealthCare. He also held the position of Director of Support Operations at Scripps Health and continues to serve as a Core Adjunct Professor at National University since 2011. Additionally, Kevin has served as a police officer and a publicly elected school board member.

Tami brings with her 10+ years of expertise in FQHC Finance. Tami is detail oriented, driven, and highly regarded for her leadership with exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to deliver comprehensive reports. Accustomed to managing multiple projects and multiple departments simultaneously in a fast-faced, deadline-driven environment. Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Tami is a valuable asset!

Freddy Sanchez brings a wealth of expertise to our team, with over 14 years of dedicated experience in the healthcare field. With 8 years in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Freddy has excelled in various roles, including managed care, social services, care coordination, and clinic operations. His comprehensive understanding of FQHCs is complemented by 6 years of experience in hospitals and healthcare settings. Freddy holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration, further underscoring his commitment to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. His extensive background and educational achievements make him an invaluable asset to our organization.

Erik McLaughlin MD, MPH is originally from San Diego, California. He completed his medical school in the UK and an MPH in global health and tropical medicine at Tulane University. He trained in family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois and completed a Fellowship in Rural and Remote Medicine in Australia along with emergency medicine training. He has provided medical support on six continents and worked extensively with Native American people in the USA. When he is not working, he enjoys trail running and spending time with his family.

Dr. Chelsea Richardson is the dental director for the San Diego American Indian Health Center. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of California, San Diego prior to attending dental school at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Richardson also earned a certificate in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her dental practical training in Southwest Florida, Colorado, Maine, and at the Winslow Indian Health Care Center for the Navajo Tribe.

Dr. Richardson is certified by the Western Regional Examining Board, is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, and is recipient of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Sullivan Schein Pre-doctoral Achievement Award.  She enjoys world travel, has taught English in Thailand, practiced archaeology in Jordan, and studied Spanish in Costa Rica. She currently enjoys being active with her husband and two young children.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” – Maya Angelou

Dr. Clement was born and raised in San Diego. He received his BA in American Studies with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies at University of California, Santa Cruz. He received his first MA in Education with an emphasis in multicultural counseling at San Diego State University Community Based Block Program. Dr. Clement earned his MA and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Multicultural Emphasis at Alliant International University. Prior to becoming a psychologist he was a middle school teacher and an Assistant Director at UCSD’s Early Academic Outreach Program.

Dr. Clement has been working in the mental health field for 10 years now. Prior to coming to SDAIHC he was a clinical psychologist at Indian Health Council in Valley Center, CA for close to 4 years. Over the course of his career he has worked with a diverse group of clients: individuals, couples and families in both English and Spanish. He’s always felt honored and blessed to assist clients in their journey to building the life that they are proud to live. While not working he enjoy’s time with his family, the beach, visiting tropical locations, trying new foods, and kayak fishing.

Arcelia Gonzalez, is a highly experienced Human Resources Professional with over two decades in the hospitality and healthcare sectors. She excels in HR compliance, operations, and project management, particularly within The Joint Commission (JCAHO) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) standards.

Arcelia has previously served as a HR Compliance & Operations Manager, where she oversees mandatory compliance programs, policy development, payroll management, and legal reporting. Her career includes significant roles at a hospital, and a resort, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and employee compliance.

Arcelia has completed PHR Certification Training, and possesses multiple CEU HR Certificates. Her dedication to HR excellence ensures strong organizational compliance and employee development.

Araksi Blbulyan brings to our team a strong analytics background, and a Masters degree in economics. Her experience spans roles as an accountant/data analyst and chief accountant, where she showcased her expertise in data analysis, financial reporting, and accounting automation. Araksi is skilled in tools like Python, SQL, Tableau, and Microsoft Office, and has a track record of enhancing business processes through detailed data analysis and insightful reporting. Araksi’s professional journey reflects her commitment to excellence, analytical prowess, and deep understanding of the data analytics domain.