Our Leadership Team:

Our leadership team at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is dedicated to advancing community health by ensuring high-quality, accessible services are available for all. Comprised of experienced professionals across clinical, operational, and administrative roles, our executive leadership works collaboratively to cultivate the sustainability and growth of our mission-driven organization. With a commitment to equity, innovation, and patient-centered care, our leadership guides SBNC in delivering comprehensive services that improve the well-being of individuals and families throughout our community.

Chief Executive Officer

Mahdi Ashrafian, MD, MBA

Chief Medical Officer

Ali Javanbakht, MD, MS-HCA

Interim Chief Operations Officer

Yessenia Marroquin

Interim Chief Quality Officer

Ceylan Ozkan, MSN, RN

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

Rosalind Gilbert

Chief Financial Officer

Hemanta Mungur

Dental Director

Christina Mendoza, DDS

Director of Behavioral Health 

Ryan Hagarman, LCSW

Director of Nursing

Emily Bengle, MSN, RN

Director of Development and Community Awareness

Maria W. Long, MACP