LeeAnn Bartolini, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist and Professor at Dominican University of California

Dr. Bartolini was born and raised in Marin County. She attended graduate school at the California School of Professional Psychology and was licensed as a psychologist in 1985. She has maintained a small private practice in Mill Valley since 1985 and has been a full-time psychology professor at Dominican University of California since 1993. LeeAnn has been a member of numerous non-profit, governmental and professional boards. She was inducted into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2013 for her work in education and women's issues. She is thrilled that Marin County now has a non-profit organization dedicated to women and families struggling with postpartum mental health.

Irina deFischer, MD - Retired Family Physician at Kaiser

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Dr. deFischer was born in San Francisco and grew up in Marin County, graduating from Redwood High School in Larkspur before heading off to Stanford for her undergraduate degree. She attended Medical School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and chose Family Medicine for her Residency in Southern California. She practiced in Marin and Petaluma for over 30 years prior to retiring in 2018. She has been involved in several professional organizations, including 3 terms as President of the Marin Medical Society, as well as volunteer work in the community. As a mother and grandmother as well as a physician she understands the importance of family and community support for new mothers and families and is honored to serve on the board of the Postpartum Support Center.

Adam Nelson, MD -  Staff Psychiatrist at MarinHealth Medical Center  

Dr. Nelson received his BA in psychology with honors from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh. He trained in psychiatry at the Hillside Hospital in New York, part of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Nelson has been practicing for more than 30 years, during which he has worked as a team leader or medical director in several settings, including the US Air Force, the Veterans Administration, the City of Berkeley, and San Francisco General Hospital. He served on the faculty of UC Davis Medical Center and UCSF-Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Nelson also developed and ran a street-based homeless psychiatric clinic in San Francisco and has collaborated with the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinics, Catholic Charities, Glide Memorial Outpatient Services, St Anthony’s Clinic, the Urban Indian Health Clinics and Native American Community Friendship House to increase access to psychiatric care for their patient communities. Dr. Nelson is Board Certified in Psychiatry and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Living and practicing in Marin since 2000, Dr. Nelson has served as Department Chair of Psychiatry, Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, and Emergency and Consultation Psychiatry at Marin General Hospital. He is currently the Medical Director of La Cheim Behavioral Health Services in Oakland and sees patients in private practice in Mill Valley. Also, Dr. Nelson is an active speaker, writer, and advocate for improved access to mental health services for patients and families locally and nationally.

Ra Feasby - Credential Analyst for the Education Department, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration at Dominican University of California

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Ra is a Marin County native, she graduated from San Rafael High School before going on to receive her BA in Psychology from Arizona State University. A mother of 2 who struggled with postpartum depression after her first pregnancy, she is incredibly passionate about maternal mental health and the great need that Marin County has for supporting mothers in the underrepresented communities.

Over the years at Desire to Inspire Studios, Ra and her team partnered closely with nonprofits to raise awareness and tell the stories of the communities they serve. Today, Ra works at Dominican University of California and serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the Postpartum Support Center.

Ali Lino, M.S. - Educator

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Ali Lino received her B.A. in Studio Art from UC Santa Cruz and her M.S. in Education from Dominican University. She has worked in Bay Area schools for over 15 years and is currently a Special Education teacher and case manager. With a background in Montessori education, she is passionate about differentiated learning and supporting diverse student needs. Ali has also worked and volunteered with several Bay Area nonprofits, including the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Environmental Traveling Companions. As a mother of two who experienced postpartum anxiety, she understands firsthand the challenges of accessing care in rural West Marin. She grew up in Point Reyes Station and enjoys drawing, kayaking, biking, and exploring California with her family.

Tiffany Kirby Gantus - Financial Compliance and Audit Consultant

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Tiffany Gantus has led financial compliance and transformation at small and large companies across various industries for over twenty years.  She has played a key role in scaling corporate and community organizations and has navigated companies through acquisition transitions and global product expansion.  Tiffany most recently worked at Marin-based public company as vice president audit and divisional controller through seasons of rapid growth, innovation and change.  Today, she runs her own consulting practice leading strategic initiatives and financial and operational design. Prior to that, she was in public accounting at Deloitte where she spent ten years in the External Audit division for consumer products and and not-for-profit clients.  Tiffany lives with her husband and three kids in Marin.   She serves on a number of community boards and is in constant pursuit of balancing the love of being with her family and the passion for her community.