Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee

About the Committee

The Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee focuses on understanding inequities in California’s mental health system and identifying strategies to achieve equity. This work includes providing input on the Commission’s Racial Equity Action Plan, which is being developed by Commission staff who are participating in the Capitol Collaborative on Race and Equity (CCORE), a racial equity capacity-building program for State employees.

The Committee will identify ways to document and communicate inequities in California’s mental health system, highlight model programs and other promising initiatives, and push for reforms to existing policies and practices.

The Committee members are:

  • Commissioner Mayra Alvarez (Chair)
  • Senait Admassu
  • Estrella Amaro-Jeppesen
  • Veronica Chavez
  • Eugene Durrah
  • Luis Garcia
  • Jim Gilmer
  • Nahla Kayali
  • Etsegenet Makonnen Teodros
  • Yia Xiong
  • Richard Zaldivar

Meetings and Events

Found 38 Results

CANCELLED – Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – December 11, 2024

Nov 27, 2024

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – October 16, 2024

Oct 4, 2024

CLCC Teleconference Meeting Summary Draft – May 8, 2024 CLCC Teleconference Meeting Summary Draft – August 19, 2024 MHSOAC Advocacy […]

CANCELLED – Client and Family Leadership Committee Meeting – October 9, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Meeting Materials CFLC Teleconference Meeting Summary Draft – May 8, 2024 CFLC Teleconference Meeting Summary Draft – July 17, 2024

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – August 19, 2024

May 31, 2024

Presentation – Strategic Planning Goals and Objectives

Joint Client and Family Leadership Committee & Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024 – 3:00 pm

View Strategic Plan View MHSOAC Portfolio at a Glance View Presentation – Strategic Plan Implementation

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee (CLCC) Meeting – November 8, 2023

Nov 8, 2023 – 3:00 pm

Please complete free registration before joining meeting: https://mhsoac-ca-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduuurTwpH9zFrIISfSuAk-O0CHKONz46 CLCC Meeting Minutes Draft – June 27, 2023 Creating Common Ground – […]

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – November 10, 2022

Oct 31, 2022

CLCC Teleconference Meeting Minutes Draft – October 18, 2022 K-12 Students Advocacy Procurement Planning Presentation Well and Thriving – Second […]

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – October 18, 2022

Oct 7, 2022

CLCC Teleconference Meeting Minutes Draft – July 14, 2022 CLCC Teleconference Meeting Minutes Draft – August 23, 2022 CLCC Teleconference […]

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting Teleconference – September 8, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting Teleconference – July 14, 2022

Jul 1, 2022

MHSOAC CLCC Teleconference Minutes Draft 05-12-22 Presentation Materials Peer-Reviewed Publication 2_Career Academies Peer-Reviewed Publication 1_HOSA_CTSO Cal-HOSA_Consortium of PEI Schools Cal-HOSA_Cerritos […]

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