TEAM


Shar Najafi-Piper

Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper,
Chief Executive Officer

Shar Najafi-Piper, PhD was appointed as CEO of Copa Health in 2019. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Najafi-Piper has expertise in fully integrated continuums of care for complex-needs individuals and believes in a whole-person health care model that supports successful outcomes. MORE

Martin Quintana

Martin Quintana,
Chief Financial Officer

Martin Quintana brings with him a wealth of financial, executive leadership, and nonprofit experience to Copa Health. His background as a strategic and innovative executive with extensive experience as a CEO, CFO, and COO, provides him with a well-rounded skillset and executive leadership. MORE

Stacy Garner

Stacy Garner,
Chief of Staff

Stacy Garner has twenty-nine years of behavioral health experience.  In those twenty-nine years he has served as Chief of Staff, Deputy CEO, VP of Operations, Regional Director, Arnold v Sarn Administrator and Case Manager. MORE

Darwyn Chern

Darwyn Chern, MD,
FAPA, FASAM, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Darwyn Chern, MD is a triple board-certified physician in the fields of psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and addiction medicine. He is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.  He is the Vice President of the Arizona Society of Addiction Medicine, the state chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. MORE

Dan Hixon

Dan Hixon,
Chief Information and Digital Officer

Dan Hixon brings over 20 years of professional technology expertise and leadership to the Copa team. Dan has a clear vision for improving our staff experience and member outcomes with technology. MORE

Rita Martinez

Rita Martinez,
Chief Human Resources Officer

Rita Martinez manages the overall provisions of Human Resources services, policies and programs. MORE

Latrice Hickman

Latrice S. Hickman, MPA,
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Latrice’s experience is the consensus of more than twenty (20) years successfully leading local and national human service agencies and businesses. As an agile social services professional, she has held various roles, to include Chief Program Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Quality Improvement and Compliance Officer. MORE

Diana Medina

Diana Medina, PhD,
Chief, Clinical Education

Dr. Diana Medina is the Chief, Clinical Education and Director of Training at Copa Health’s Psychology Training Program (APPIC Member). She is one of the few bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed psychologist in the State of Arizona. MORE

Janey Durham

Janey Durham,
VP, Employment Related and Day Services

Janey Durham has 35 years of leadership experience in heading and growing employment related programs for individuals with disabilities and behavioral health populations. She currently holds the position of Vice President of Employment Related and Day Services. The programs she oversees serve and enrich the lives of 3,500 members annually. MORE

Michaela Statt

Michaela Statt, LMSW,
VP, Outpatient Services

Michaela has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from ASU. Throughout her career she found her niche in health care administration and operations. MORE

Brett Behan

Brett Behan,
VP, Housing and Community Support Services

Brett brings with him extensive experience in operations, quality, change implementation, and nursing leadership. He is a transformative, strategic, and collaborative leader skilled in developing teams and driving results at both the facility and organizational levels. MORE

Norm Duve'

Norm Duvé,
VP, Community Relations

Norm Duvé has been with Copa Health (formerly Marc Community Resources) for almost twenty years. He was the first employee of the Copa Health IT Department where he helped grow the organization’s use of technology. MORE

Joe Keeper

Joe Keeper,
VP, Real Estate Development

Joe has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and works to further strengthen our commitment to creating transformative housing solutions for our members and communities. He has an impressive track record of leading real estate initiatives and has over two decades of experience in development, redevelopment, tenant improvement, and community development projects in housing and commercial leasing. MORE

Jessica Mori

Jessica Mori,
VP, People First

Jessica Mori is an HR professional with over two decades of experience in the behavioral healthcare industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in business, specializing in HR management. MORE

Board of Directors

David M. Day, Chair

Holly Williams, Vice Chair

Craig A. Cardon, Treasurer

Don J. Fowls, MD, Secretary

Wilford Cardon

Jon Scott Williams

Brian C. Middleton

Brian Kotsur

Abraham Barton

Tom Simplot

Patrick Cardon

Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper, Copa Health CEO