COPA HEALTH TEAM
Your Health, Our Passion
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,
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,
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
Maria Fuentes,
Chief, External Affairs
Maria Christina Fuentes joined Copa in January 2023 as the Chief of External Affairs. Maria works to improve and expand care through stakeholder relationships and advocacy for those we serve. 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
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,
VP, Revenue Optimization
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
David M. Day, Chair
Don J. Fowls, MD
Deborah Elliott, Secretary
Wilford Cardon
Jon Scott Williams
Brian C. Middleton
Chris Schneck
Brian Kotsur
Holly Williams
Diane E. Hough
A. Melvin McDonald
Abraham Barton
Craig A. Cardon
Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper, Copa Health CEO
