Attend Managing the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program presentation on Nov. 14

• Date: Friday, Nov. 14
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Location: Aderhold Hall Room G23
• Presenter: Jennifer Merrifield (Ph.D. ’17), program manager, Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program, VA Northern California Health Care System

The Bienstar Research team invites you to an engaging and insightful presentation with Jennifer Merrifield, program manager of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program for the VA Northern California Health Care System. Merrifield oversees outpatient mental health services across 13 hospital locations, serving more than 105,000 patients and nearly 200 clinical staff, making her a key leader in one of the largest geographic areas in the VA system.

A graduate of the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Merrifield earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology in 2017. Her dissertation was titled “Resilience, Civic Engagement, Cultural Values, Perceived Discrimination and the Unique Mental Health Needs of DACA Eligible Mexican Immigrants.” Merrifield is a published author, therapist, advocate, consultant, and recognized leader in healthcare equality, clinical innovation, and national process improvement. In 2023, she received the Director’s Recognition Award for Clinical Frontline Staff.

Come hear her speak about her journey, her leadership in behavioral health, and how her training in counseling psychology continues to shape her work and impact.