About CAYEN:
Our purpose is to empower Transitional Age Youth (TAY) to be leaders in community and behavioral health system transformation and to create positive change through the promotion of culturally appropriate supports, services, and approaches that improve and maintain the behavioral health of California’s TAY.
We envision a community in which Transitional Age Youth in need of behavioral health services have access to resources and support so they can lead self-fulfilling lives and be contributing members of society.
By definition, TAY are naturally in a transitional phase of life. As such, we open applications for the CAYEN Advisory Board as current members transition into new, exciting chapters of their lives. If you’re interested in applying for CAYEN’s Advisory Board, please fill out this application and we will reach out to you when a spot opens up.
Meet the Board!
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Jaimie Le
Co-President
San Bernardino County -
Ashmita Annamalai
Co-President
San Diego County -
Rita Shrestha
Co-Vice President
San Diego County -
Crystal Diaz
Co-Vice President
Orange County -
Emilee Aenea Acosta
Board Secretary
San Diego County -
Warda Ali
Sacramento County
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Zofia Trexler
Fresno County
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Sophie Suh
Santa Barbara County
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Nikita C. Akhumov
Sacramento County
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Kisha Mehta
Los Angeles County
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Alex Viramontes
Tehama County
Collaborate with CAYEN!
CAYEN’s Board holds a ton of expertise around the youth experience and our local and statewide behavioral health system. Some of the ways that CAYEN can work with you include:
Providing feedback on legislation and collaborating to inform new legislation
Speaking at conferences and on panels in representation of the youth voice
Giving educational presentations on topics like youth leadership and advocacy
Hosting town halls, focus groups, and listening sessions