Dr. Papineau leads the Internship & Training program at AACI, as well as the Neuropsychological and Psychological testing services program.  Prior to this position, she was the first staff and Senior Program Manager of the Katie A program, providing mental health and care coordination services to foster youth ages birth to 21, Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention & Treatment (ADAPT) for youth ages 12 to 21 and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), behavioral interventions for youth ages 6 to 18. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with emphases in Neuropsychology and Forensics from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California.

She began her career in the field of interpersonal violence, in Guam and later in Alaska traveling to rural communities impacted by sexual assaults and domestic violence. Dr. Papineau has worked within agencies and on several coalitions, serving as Chair of the Anchorage Women’s Commission and Director of the Iowa Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers advocating for laws to protect victims, models of service delivery, and implementing trauma-informed and strength based services that benefit everyone with a goal of being a catalyst for change in how our society views interpersonal violence as a part of our culture.

Dr. Papineau is a veteran herself and deeply committed to an approach that is trauma-informed and deeply relational with a strong emphasis on bottom-up healing, body awareness, early childhood relational trauma and attachment. Her diverse clinical background includes specialized training and certifications in: Infant Mental Health, EMDR, SandPlay Therapy, Chemical Dependence, Neuropsychology, Reflective Practice, Global Mental Health, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), Sex Therapy (AASECT Certified) and Somatic Experiencing (SEP).

She brings over two decades of experience providing mental health services to underserved and marginalized communities with a focus on immigrant and refugee populations, interpersonal violence, trauma, substance use, veterans and infant mental health across the lifespan.  Dr. Papineau’s leadership and clinical vision continue to enhance the development of future clinicians while promoting high standards in evidence-based, inclusive, and compassionate mental health care.

Heidi Wheeler, PsyD, is a Psychological Assessment Clinical Supervisor in the Behavioral Health Internship and Training program and is passionate about training and supporting the next generation of clinicians through her supervision of student trainees, interns, and post-doctoral fellows. She specializes in the evaluation of neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Wheeler earned her BA in psychology from UC Berkeley and completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Azusa Pacific University, with clinical training at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, American University of Beirut Medical Center, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Morrissey-Compton Educational Center. Dr. Wheeler previously served as a neuropsychologist at the Child Mind Institute, where she conducted comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and collaborated with families and schools to support youth with complex developmental and learning needs. Internationally, she led the psychology and assessment department at Smart Kids with Individual Learning Differences (SKILD) in Lebanon, training clinicians and advancing awareness of learning challenges throughout the Levant. Dr. Wheeler has also consulted on child protection and trauma programs for war-affected and refugee populations in the Middle East. Dedicated to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, she values collaboration with families and support networks to create effective, strengths-based intervention plans.

Dr. Tardillo is a clinical supervisor at AACI’s Internship and Training Program. She is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist with dual license in marriage and family therapy.

Dr. Tardillo received her doctorate and master’s degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena. She has volunteered and worked among diverse communities and settings, including the Los Angeles and Santa Clara Counties. She has a range of experience serving children, youth, adults, and families through compassionate and competent care.

Dr. Montalbano is the program manager for the Quality Improvement department. They received their bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona. They received their doctorate degree from Alliant International University, San Francisco with an emphasis in the family and children track. Dr. Montalbano completed their internship at AACI and stayed on to complete their post-doctoral year before accepting a position with QI. Dr. Montalbano has worked with diverse clients including adults, youth, TAY and LGBTQIA+ populations. Dr. Montalbano’s passion for the LGBTQIA+ community continues as they also lead the AACI LGBTQIA+ workgroup.

Duy Pham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He graduated from the University of Missouri—Kansas City with a Master’s degree in Social Work. He has worked with diverse clients including children, young and older adults, individuals and families in a variety of settings as a therapist. He is currently the Associate Director of Behavioral Health, where he oversees Adults and Alder Adults programs and Quality Assurance of Behavioral Health Department at Asian Americans for Community Involvement. He has volunteered and served as a board member for Ai Tam Educational Foundation, where he provides strategic consultations to its clients to promote community development in the remote areas in Vietnam. Furthermore, he has conducted workshops to facilitate psychoeducational classes to Vietnamese parents and high school students on various mental health topics.

Dr. Loth is a National Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of California, San Francisco. She completed her Master of Public Health and Doctor of Nursing Practice from San Jose State University. She provides clinical supervision to nurse practitioner interns and public health interns. She aims to promote a whole health approach through collaborative care within interdisciplinary teams, focusing on culturally and trauma informed care. Dr. Loth is involved in the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum, Achieving Whole Health, to promote themes of wellness to the community.

Monica received her bachelor’s degree in nutrition from UNINORTE- Paraguay in 2003, her AA degree as an International Student from De Anza College in 2016, and her master’s degree in counseling psychology-holistic from JFK University in 2019. She has worked with diverse clients including children, young, and adults in community based mental health, as a counselor, intensive care coordinator, program lead, and program manager. Monica is especially passionate about serving and advocating marginalized populations. Monica is interested in eating disorders, and disorders eating issues. She is the Familia Adelante (FA) lead with NNED, and she is working to promote prevention and early intervention projects like FA within the Latino community.

Dr. Tieu is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area. She completed her internship at San Mateo Medical Center, focusing on neuropsychology, and a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at UC Davis Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations for both adults and children. She has spent her career working in community-based behavioral health. Dr. Tieu began her career as a staff psychologist at AACI’s Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, and advanced to Behavioral Health Manager. As Behavioral Health Manager, she oversaw Integrated Behavioral Health at the Health Center, Problem Gambling, and Assessment. She now serves as the Senior Program Manager of the Adult and Older Adult program, overseeing a team of 20 staff members providing behavioral health services, rehabilitation, and case management. Dr. Tieu’s team offers services in Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, Farsi, Hindi, Kannada, and English. A bilingual therapist, Dr. Tieu also provides behavioral health services in both Vietnamese and English.

Daisy Vergara Gennette, LCSW, is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Program Manager at AACI’s Center for Survivors of Torture. She specializes in providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive care to refugees, torture survivors, asylees and asylum seekers. With over 15 years of social work experience, she has developed expertise across diverse treatment settings including outpatient mental health clinics, hospital social work, school-based therapeutic services, and community mental health.

In her clinical practice, Daisy implements a holistic, strengths-based approach that acknowledges the profound impact of displacement, intergenerational and collective trauma while recognizing individual inherent resilience. Beyond direct service, Daisy has provided comprehensive training programs for mental health providers, healthcare workers, educators, and community organizations focused on culturally responsive trauma-informed care. Her workshops provide practical strategies for creating safe, healing environments while addressing systemic barriers. She continues to advocate for advancing best practices in refugee mental health and systems of care for vulnerable populations.

Nancy is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from San Jose State University. She has been an integral part of AACI as a Behavioral Health Nurse Manager. In this role, she helps ensure that the Medication Support Services clinic runs smoothly, supervises the Psychiatric Medical Assistants and coordinates care with various multidisciplinary teams. She also supports the Medical Director in overseeing the Residency Community Program in partnership with Stanford University. Her passion lies in the public health  where she is committed to addressing the diverse needs of the community and improving access to essential health services.

Tung has extensive experience in mental health, crisis intervention, and staff leadership, Tung is dedicated to improving the lives of families and children. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a Master’s degree from Argosy University. Tung specializes in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. His expertise in managing complex cases and guiding teams ensures that our programs continue to provide the highest quality of care and support to those in need.

Armina Husic serves as the Associate Director at AACI’s Center for Survivors of Torture, leveraging over 30 years of public service experience driven by her commitment to diversity and social justice. A former refugee and genocide war survivor from Bosnia and Herzegovina, she has dedicated her career to assisting hundreds of survivors of torture and war trauma. Since her arrival in California in 1995, Armina has passionately advocated for survivors of torture, refugee and their families, organizing communities and leading initiatives across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her personal experiences as a refugee and war survivor have deeply informed her professional journey.

Armina co-founded the Eastern European Service Agency (EESA), focusing on self-sufficiency, affordable housing, healthcare, and education. At Lutheran Immigration Resources Service, she contributed to special projects for The Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) of the California Department of Social Services, providing training and capacity building to community-based organizations statewide. Armina’s dedication also led to the development of the Refugee Works California state project, aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic planning, financial management, and governance. She co-developed AACI’s Center for Survivors of Torture program, funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Armina Husic holds a degree from the School of Economics in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her drive for diversity and social justice continues to guide her work, fostering community empowerment in the Bay Area and beyond.