Meet the People Behind TNT Open Mind Insights

Dr. Robert McCarron is a distinguished figure in the field of integrated healthcare, serving as the Director of Education at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He is the founding director of the Train New Trainers (TNT) Fellowships. These programs are designed to enhance the skills of primary care providers in psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment.

Kamilah McGuire is the Assistant Administrative Director for the Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Fellowships at UC Irvine. Kamilah oversees daily operations, manages staff, and collaborates with external partners to ensure the effective development and implementation of TNT programs. With a Master's degree in Health Administration from USC and a Bachelor's degree in Public Health Policy from UC Irvine, Kamilah is committed to cultivating strong relationships and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders within behavioral health. Kamilah brings her creative vision and expertise to TNT Open Mind Insights as an executive producer.

Autumn Payne is the founder and CEO of Ethical Narrative, a video production company specializing in mission-driven storytelling. She and her team use their artistic skills to bring these important stories to life, with the goal of improving connections and healing in our communities.

Dr. Rimal B. Bera is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), where he has been a full-time faculty member since 1991. He specializes in adult psychiatry with a focus on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and memory disorders. Dr. Bera is also the Outreach Director for the TNT Fellowships, emphasizing his commitment to mentorship and training in psychiatry

Dr. Gagliardi is the Associate Director of the Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship at UC Irvine, reflecting her commitment to enhancing clinical education programs. Her work focuses on improving clinical care for vulnerable patient populations, quality improvement, health equity, and clinician well-being. She is a distinguished medical professional currently serving as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine.

Dr. Sarah H. Arshad is Co-Associate Director of the Train New Trainers Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at UC Irvine. She is a distinguished psychiatrist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she serves as the Assistant Program Director of the Post Pediatric Portal Program. She is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Steve Delisi is a distinguished psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at YourPath, Inc., and Co-Associate Director for the Train New Trainers (TNT) Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at UC Irvine. Dr. Delisi is nationally recognized for his expertise in evidence-based treatments for co-occurring and substance use disorders, and his work on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on mental health.

Randall Hagar is a seasoned legislative advocate and policy consultant specializing in mental health. He has been instrumental in shaping mental health policy and legislation in California, serving as a Legislative Advocate and Policy Consultant for the Psychiatric Physicians Alliance of California.