Meet the Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Team
At Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, we believe in creating a strong team that provides support and encouragement to the entire hospital and by extension, our community. We understand that true leadership takes whole-hearted dedication and a commitment to the greater good of all.
In the words of John C Maxwell, " A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way".
Maureen Womack, MS
Chief Executive Officer
Shara Ally, DNP, PMHNP, MBA, MN, RN
Chief Operating Officer
Samantha Ortiz
Chief Nursing Officer
Kristina Akopian-Beasley, PsyD
Director, Competency Restoration
Kulwant "Kay" Kaur
Director, Intake
David Soto
Director, Business Development
Norilyn Behrick, RHIT
Director, Health Information
Mellisa Foute-Huddleson, LVN
Director, Utilization Review
Bryan Blair, PHR, SHRM-SCP
Director, Human Services
Dr. Pam Bookout
Director, Pharmacy
James Beatty
Dietary Manager
Carl “Trin” West-Moore, ENC (SW), US Navy-Retired
Director, Plant Operations
Olivia Madrid
Business Office Manager
Ashley Frias
Risk Manager
Francisco Robles
Housekeeping Supervisor