Meet our New Board Members
Dr. Melissa ContrerasDr. Contreras earned her optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) and completed a residency in Primary Care and Geriatrics at VA Sepulveda in California. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She serves as the founding Associate Vice President of the IDEA Center at MBKU and as faculty. Her work focuses on teaching and practicing cultural humility—helping healthcare providers understand and respect diverse cultural perspectives and the skills needed to deliver patient-centered care. The goal is to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities by ensuring that care is tailored to each individual’s needs.
Reverend Dr. Linda Holbrook
Reverend Dr. Holbrook has held Leadership roles in the United Methodist Church, Delta Gamma Fraternity, and other organizations. Rev. Dr. Holbrook is an Ordained Elder (Clergy) in the California Nevada Conference of the United Methodist Church. She is a Certified Spiritual Director and retreat leader who assists organizations with visioning, goal setting, team building, and conflict resolution. Rev. Dr. Holbrook is certified in the Myers Briggs Preference Profile, and using MBTI and Strengths Finder to help groups become teams and operate more efficiently.
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