TEAM

Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper,
Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Najafi-Piper has distinguished herself as a licensed psychologist and clinical executive over the past 17 years. Throughout her career, she has served as a behavioral health technician, outpatient counselor, team lead clinician, program/executive director of outpatient clinics, vice president of outpatient services, and president of quality care centers and behavioral services. MORE

Lauren Lauder

Lauren Lauder,
Chief Operations Officer

Lauren has been employed in the health and human services field for 20 years, most recently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The Guidance Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. Lauren has a robust background in program implementation, leadership, and whole-health care systems. MORE

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

John Moore,
Chief Financial Officer

John has worked for Copa Health since 2001 in such capacities as VP Finance, Chief Administrative Officer, CEO and is currently the Chief Financial Officer.  MORE

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

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

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,
Chief Human Resources Officer

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

Latrice S. Hickman, MPA

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

Janey Durham,
VP, Employment Related Services 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

Wendy Bunn

Dr. Wendy Bunn,
VP, Community Housing

Wendy Bunn brings many years of experience providing or directing services for children and adults with mental health conditions. MORE

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

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

Jenn Barrett

Jenn Barrett,
VP, Contracts & Value Based Strategies

With over 30 years in the Arizona healthcare field, Jenn Barrett brings a wealth of knowledge to Copa Health. Her expertise in innovation, transformation, and initiatives related to Contracting and Value-Based Care have helped shape healthcare in Arizona. MORE

Board of Directors

Don J. Fowls, MD, Chair

David M. Day, Vice Chair/Treasurer

Deborah Elliott, Secretary

Wilford Cardon, Member

Jon Scott Williams, Member

Brian C. Middleton, Member

Chris Schneck, Member

Brian Kotsur, Member

Holly Williams, Member

Diane E. Hough, Member

A. Melvin McDonald, Member

Abraham Barton, Member

Craig A. Cardon, Member

Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper, Copa Health CEO