Brazoria County Counseling Center Board Members
Sharon Hebert
Board President
Sharon is the Hospital Specialist for Kemah Palms Recovery. She is the Co-Chair of the Mental Health Task Force in Brazoria County. Sharon is an advocate for citizens in Brazoria County struggling with mental health disorders.
Monica Garcia-Guinessey
Board Vice President
Monica represents Marketing and Sales for Symetria Recovery. She is an advocate for individuals who are economically disadvantaged and in the need of social, physical and or behavioral health resources.
Joana Padilla-Zapata
Board Secretary
Joana facilitates mental health community resources and wrap around services for students and families in Brazosport Independent School District. She supports the district's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school and community collaboration is needed.
Irma Pingenot
Board Treasurer
Irma is an ESL Coordinator for Catholic Charities, coordinated classes for Immigration Naturalization Services and sponsored amnesty program. She was a yearbook adviser for 13 years at Columbia Christian School / West Columbia Charter School. She has 11 1/2 years experience as a Sited Coordinator for Communities In Schools. She is currently retired and working part-time as a Co-facilitator for Communities In Schools at Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District. She also leads "A New Journey" Widow's Support Group once a month.
Dr. Jeevan Gowda
Board Member
Doctor of Internal Medicine at CHI Family Care Clinic
Patrick Souter
Board Member
Counsel with Gray Reed Attorneys and Counselors
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Professor of Healthcare Studies at Baylor University of Law
Jan Melis
Board Member
Executive Director - NAMI Gulf Coast