Reflective of the interdisciplinary field of study, research, and clinical practice, the California Center brings together key stakeholders and consultants, called Associates. Associates are infant-family and early childhood specialists and leaders throughout the state who conduct training programs and work with practitioners from several disciplines and systems of care. They work with the California Center leadership to build strong links in the field of early childhood mental health, provide expert advice and guidance, and build a base of support by informing the field about our work in the field.
Sue Ammen, PhD
Alliant International University
Cindy Arstein-Kerslake, MA
Infant Development Association of California
Linda Brekken, PhD
SpecialQuest Birth-Five: The Head Start/Hilton Foundation Training Program
Deborrah Bremond, PhD, MPH
Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland Early Intervention Services- Assessment Team
Marti Glenn, PhD
Santa Barbara Graduate Institute (Pacifica Graduate Institute)
Connie Lillas, PhD, MFT, RN
Interdisciplinary Training Institute
Jeree Pawl, PhD
Joan Maltese, PhD
Child Development Institute, Los Angeles
Maria St. John, PhD, MFT
Infant-Parent Program
Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco
Barbara Stroud, PhD
Infant Mental Health Specialist & Reflective Practice Mentor, Santa Clara County
Donna Weston, PhD
Children’s Hospital Oakland
Betsy Wolfe, PhD
Infant-Parent Program
Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco