Our Accomplishments

 Dr. Maya Mroué Boustani is a psychologist, researcher, and advocate for youth mental health. She works to bridge the divide between research and real-world care, ensuring that evidence-based mental health practices reach the youth and communities who need them most.

• $10.9M+ in grant funding  as investigator, consultant, or key personnel.
  
• 57 Total Publications, including:
  
  • 38 Peer-Reviewed Articles
    
  • 6 Book Chapters
    
  • 4 Policy Briefs
    
• 78 Professional Presentations
  
• 24 Doctoral students mentored as Chair for their dissertation or doctoral projects
  

• Awards: Recipient of the Loma Linda University Values Exemplar Award (2024) and the School of Behavioral Health Faculty Research Excellence Award (2022).
  
• Grant Leadership: Serves as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on multiple grants, including from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
  
• Clinical Expertise: Utilizes evidence-based treatments including Modular Approach to Therapy with Children (MATCH), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  
• National Service: Appointed Editor for Administration and Policy in Mental Health (2025-present) and serves as a Policy Advisor for the Research to Policy Collaboration.

 Ms. Teresa Ramos is a seasoned leader in school-based mental health and student support, with a career spanning direct service to district-level program development. Her work focuses on creating robust systems of support for students, families, and staff, ensuring access to essential mental wellness resources across all educational levels.

• District-Level Leadership: Progressed to roles including Mental Health Program Specialist, Wellness Program Specialist, and District Case Manager, overseeing and implementing wide-scale student support initiatives.
• School-Site Counseling: Served diverse student populations as Head Counselor for an adult education center, a Middle School Counselor, and an Elementary School Counselor.
• Specialized & Clinical Practice: Gained foundational experience as an Investigator with Children and Family Services and operated independently as a Forensic Interviewer and Adoption Homestudy Practitioner.

• Program Architecture & Implementation: Spearheaded the planning, development, and execution of a district-wide Counseling and Social Work Intern Program, establishing key partnerships with universities.

• System Development: Created and implemented comprehensive intake systems and documentation for adult students with disabilities.

• Professional Training & Development: Designed and delivered high-level professional development for a wide range of audiences, including district-wide school counselors, Tier III school site teams, and classified high school staff.

• Professional Recognition: Honored with the Outstanding Certificated Employee Award for exceptional contributions.

• National & State Speaker: Selected to present at the COABE National Conference and the CCAE State conference, sharing expertise with a broader professional audience.