Advisory Board: LOS MEDANOS HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Subject: RECEIVE Introduction of new Health Department Staff, Consultant and new Committee Members
Presenter: Ernesto De La Torre
Contact: Ernesto.delatorre@cchealth.org
Information:
Current staff will introduce the new staff to this committee, the consultant that has been hired to support committee improvement, and new committee members. Health Department management of LMHAC will transition to Public Health in 2026.
Referral History and Update:
Denise Milosevich, MPH, Contra Costa Health, Public Health
Denise has worked for CCH Public Health for over 20 years and brings with her community partnerships and management experience to support Contra Costa families and their children.
Erica McWhorter, Principal Consultant, Excelevate PB LLC
As the Principal Consultant, Erica brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to generating clarity, empowering communities, and driving values based decision making that truly impacts society.
Emily Gerber, PhD, Contra Costa Health, Behavioral Health
Dr. Gerber is a licensed clinical psychologist and seasoned behavioral health executive with over 15 years of leadership across county, hospital, academic, and nonprofit systems. As Mental Health Program Chief for Training and Clinical Practices, she leads Contra Costa’s Behavioral Health CONNECT initiative, advancing integrated, data-driven, and equitable care across the mental health and substance-use continuum.
Arlene Kobata, City of Pittsburg, City Council
Arlene has been a resident of Pittsburg since 1988 raising her family. She has studied Psychology and Administration of Law, where she has the opportunity to apply her knowledge in programs that she participates in for Contra Costa County. She has been a member of the City of Pittsburg Community Advisory Commission as well as the City of Pittsburg Planning Commission, last serving as Chair.