Clinic Leadership

HDCC leaders oversee programming and community outreach.

Cara Maffini

Dr. Cara Maffini (she/her)

Director

Child and Adolescent Development

Cheyenne Grant

Cheyenne Grant (she/her)

Wellness Coordinator

M.A., Child and Adolescent Development

Leads day-to-day clinic happenings and events, supports staff and visiting SJSU affiliates with program implementation, facilitates faculty and community partnerships, strategizes and facilitates development, and leads Service Learning and High School Internship programs.

Kristi Ryono

Kristi Ryono (she/her)

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Child and Adolescent Development

Leads and oversees clinic marketing and communication initiatives, including newsletter, social media, website, and flyers; supports outreach events; and works with SJSU faculty to ensure wellness programming, services, and research projects are disseminated to the public.

Elizabeth Carrasco

Elizabeth Carrasco - Nieto (she/her/ella)

Clinical Project Assistant

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Karen Montes (she/her) - Hablo español

Karen Montes (she/her) - Hablo español

Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator

Child and Adolescent Development

Leads community outreach and communication with diverse families and organizations, provides Spanish translation services, and facilitates workshops.

Jordan Monasteri (she/her)

Jordan Monasteri (she/her)

Administrative Lead

Child and Adolescent Development

Provides comprehensive support across all clinic operations, such as office management, client service, and assistance with special projects; conducts community outreach to share clinic resources.