Senior Management Team
Program and fiscal leadership is provided by the CEO and a core of staff employees. Our clinical team consists of a multi-disciplinary blend of ethnically and culturally diverse professionals including psychiatrist, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed marriage and family therapists, chemical dependency counselors, interns, parent educators, in-home counselors, and case-managers. We are fortunate to have such an extremely competent and experienced leadership team.
Aja Tulleners Lesh, PhD, RN, Execuitve Director and Interim Head of Services
Dr. Lesh has been with the agency since 1999 and utilizes her extensive clinical and aministrative backgrount to inform the agency's mental health programs and to promote integration of mental health services with primary care.
John Bobie, Director of Mental Health Services & School Programs
John Bobie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director with experience in both clinical care and program leadership. He is committed to expanding access to mental health services and supporting individuals, families, and school communities in navigating life’s challenges. His work draws on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and family systems therapy. John focuses on delivering practical, compassionate care while strengthening integrated services that connect schools, families, and community partners.
Carlos Vargas, Director of Chemical Dependency
Carlos is a therapist and addiction counselor. He received his degree from Cal State University in San Bernardina. He has been with the agency since 2018.(CATC III).
Kimberly Nguyen, Director of Finance and Administration
Kimberly Nguyen joined CIFHS in 2005, and serves as our Director of Finance and Administration. She is a graduate of Waterson College, where she received a degree in Special Computerized Accounting. Ms. Nguyen worked in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and contract coordination positions prior to joining our team, including extensive experience at Children’s Bureau of Southern California.