Dr. Diana Medina, current Chair of the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners, joins as Chief Psychologist to lead the practice’s APA-accredited doctoral training program. Her role focuses on building a sustainable workforce to prevent future service gaps. Joining her is Dr. Shalini Tharani, a psychiatrist with over two decades of local experience, who takes on the role of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Tharani will anchor the practice’s medical dimension, ensuring that psychiatric care remains fully embedded within the patient’s broader clinical team rather than operating in isolation.
Roya Health Scales Integrated Care Model With Triple Executive Hire
Arizona ranks 49th nationally in youth mental health, a crisis driven by fragmented care and persistent provider shortages. To counter this, Phoenix-based Roya Health has appointed three senior leaders to scale its integrated behavioral model, which bundles therapy, psychiatry, and care coordination into a single, unified plan for families.
Wendy Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, completes the expansion as Director of Operations. Tasked with managing the practice’s infrastructure, Reid oversees the workflows and logistical systems that allow the integrated model to function at scale. Founder and CEO Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper stated that these appointments move the organization toward a higher standard of care, addressing the systemic barriers that have historically left families managing their own coordination. By aligning clinical expertise with operational precision, Roya Health aims to solidify its position as a structural solution to Arizona’s documented behavioral health deficiencies.
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