Moving to the Inland Empire: Seeking Behavioral Health Leadership Connections, Job Leads & Community
Hi everyone! My husband and I are planning a move from Florida to the Inland Empire; most likely Rancho Cucamonga or another nearby foothill community. Planning within the next year, and I am starting to build genuine connections in the area now.
I’m a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MBA, and Clinical Director with 15+ years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, co-occurring disorders, program operations, clinical leadership, team development, business development, and supervision.
I am especially interested in leadership, operations, program development, higher education/student support, women’s services, nonprofits, and organizations doing meaningful work in mental health or community care. I am aware California licensure has its own process, so I am also open to roles that value clinical leadership, program management, training, operations, business development, or remote/hybrid work while I continue navigating California licensure requirements.
I would truly appreciate recommendations for behavioral health organizations, hospitals, colleges, nonprofits, recruiters, professional groups, or local professionals who may be worth connecting with. I am also open to Pasadena-area opportunities if they are a strong fit.
And on a more personal note, I would love to connect with multicultural spaces in the Inland Empire—especially Black, Latino, Caribbean, or Afro-Caribbean communities, restaurants, professional groups, or events. My husband is Salvadoran, I am Trinidadian, and culture, food, diversity, and community matter a lot to us as we think about where to build our next chapter.
Thank you for welcoming a future Inland Empire resident. I am excited to learn, network, and hopefully build a meaningful career and community out there.