Dr. India Ornelas sheds light on the Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA) program, including efforts to disseminate this culturally grounded and community-based intervention to Latinas living in the Yakima Valley of Washington State.
Dr. India J. Ornelas is a Professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health and is the Acting Chair of the Health Systems and Population Health department. She teaches in the MPH program and is the Director of the MPH Core Curriculum. Her research focuses on understanding how social and cultural factors influence the health of Latino and American Indian communities. She collaborates with communities to develop and test culturally relevant interventions in the areas of mental health, substance use and cancer prevention.
Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97). Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty
