Carol Mackay
Co-Chair, Underserved and Special Populations Chair
Carol Mackay has a degree in Developmental Psychology and has supported families for over 25 years in the US and Canada. Her career has allowed her to work with college students, single-parent families, immigrant women and girls, families during the perinatal period, fathers, and youth needing legal support and resources.
In Calgary, AB, Carol expanded PMAD services to include first-language telephone support in Cantonese, Spanish, and Arabic and to rural families with little access. Her work also included training healthcare staff and in-home support workers about perinatal mood disorders and connecting them with the appropriate resources.
Carol has extensive knowledge and experience with Board and committee work. She was a founding board member of the Children’s Legal and Educational Resource Centre (CLERC). She also sat on numerous committees, including; family violence, homelessness, diversity and inclusion in health institutions, and perinatal mood disorders, to name a few. Carol looks forward to bringing her passion and commitment to helping families to the Board of PSI-CA. Carol lives in the San Fernando Valley area of California.
Daniella Bermudez, LMFT, PMH-C 
Co-Chair
Daniella Bermudez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health and specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive health, crisis management, affirming care, depression, anxiety and grief and loss. She joined PSI-CA’s board in 2023 and has been active within the Policy and Advocacy committee since. Prior to becoming a board member, she previously held the position of Manager of Behavioral Health and Prenatal MFT Service for Planned Parenthood NorCal, where she was responsible for overseeing and coordinating a comprehensive behavioral health program and prenatal mental health services with a focus on ensuring high-quality care and developing initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in both behavioral health and prenatal care.
Daniella is currently the Associate Director of Crisis Services for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County where she provides strategic leadership on 988 program implementation and clinical and administrative oversight of the 24/7 Crisis Line. She advocates for anti-carceral approaches to wellness and the elimination of stigma. She is dedicated to reducing barriers to care and providing support and education to birthing persons and their loved ones. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Counseling Program at Saint Mary’s College of California. She lives and works in the San Francisco East Bay Area. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her two children, listening to records and playing outdoors.
Laura Todd
Treasurer
Laura Todd is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in private practice in Santa Clara. Laura specializes in perinatal mental health and infant and early childhood mental health. Laura works with mothers struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, mothers struggling with finding their identities after motherhood, and helping mothers raise healthy and emotionally regulated children through the toddler and pre- school years. Laura is the mother of two children and struggled with postpartum anxiety and grief during her own postpartum period. In addition to running a full time private practice, Laura loves reading books, playing games, trains, and cars with her 2 children, and cross stitching.
Miranda Mestas Vatterott, MSW
Secretary
Miranda Mestas Vatterott, MSW received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University and her Master of Social Work with a concentration in health from the University of Southern California. She has experience supporting new parents and families in various roles since 2013. Miranda has worked as a birth and postpartum doula, patient advocate, a parent and me yoga instructor, a childbirth educator, and a parent coach. She currently works as an associate clinical social worker at Harvest Home, a maternity home in Los Angeles where she offers individual and group psychotherapy services. She is a third-year PhD student at Our Lady of the Lake University. Her research interests are in perinatal mental health, cultural postpartum practices, and pre and postnatal health care. She enjoys reading, traveling, and watching soccer. Miranda lives in Southern California with her husband, three children, and labradoodle.
Ana Velouise 
Liaison
Ana Velouise is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider in private practice in northeast Los Angeles. As the founder of Well Parent Therapy, she specializes in supporting people during the transition to parenthood, including infertility and trying to conceive, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth), birth trauma, postpartum adjustment, and parenting while shifting intergenerational patterns. She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, and GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, among others. Ana earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and Public Policy from George Washington University. She is a mother to twins and a PMH survivor. Ana lives and works in northeast Los Angeles, and in her free time she enjoys reading fiction, attempting DIY projects, and going on hikes.
Lisette Lopez-Rose
Peer Support Chair
Lisette became a first time mom during the COVID pandemic and found PSI online support groups through a desperate, late night social media search. Once recovered, Lisette began to volunteer with PSI in the Online Support Groups Program and helped launch the Perinatal Support for Latinx Moms and Birthing People. Prior to parenthood, Lisette worked in Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry and now works for PSI as the Online Support Groups Program Assistant.
Lisette has a passion for peer support since it was so vital in her recovery from Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, OCD and Birth Trauma. Lisette is also an advocate for adequate Perinatal Mental Health support and hopes to normalize mental health challenges related to childbearing by openly sharing her experience on social media. Lisette lives in the SF Bay Area, CA with her 2 year old daughter Sybil, husband Chris and their dilute calico cat Izzy. In her spare time she loves to watch classic TCM movies, listen to audiobooks, cook (uninterrupted) and bake yummy recipes she finds online. She lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Raag Malhotra, PMH-C
DEI Chair
Raag Malhotra, PMH-C, received her Bachelor of Computer Applications from Christ University and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Sampurna Montfort College. She holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and specializes in supporting women and families during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Raag’s clinical work centers on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, breastfeeding grief, identity transitions in motherhood, and culturally responsive mental health care for South Asian and immigrant communities. She is deeply committed to addressing stigma, disenfranchised grief, and systemic inequities that impact mothers of color. In addition to her clinical practice, Raag is the founder of @momsinnerjourney, a platform dedicated to supporting mothers who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or without a village. Through storytelling, psychoeducation, and advocacy, she works to normalize conversations around maternal mental health, medication use, and culturally grounded postpartum care. Her research interests include perinatal mental health disparities, cultural postpartum practices and the intersection of race, stigma, and maternal well-being. Raag lives in the United States with her husband and two children and is passionate about building inclusive spaces where mothers feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Alicia Mittleman, LCSW, PMH-C
Policy & Advocacy Chair
Alicia Mittleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in West Sacramento, CA. Alicia is a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and specializes in working with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, individuals experiencing grief and loss, and individuals with a history of trauma. Alicia is a mother to two children and is a PMH survivor. In addition to running a full-time private practice, Alicia enjoys volunteering at her children’s school, participating in her local Rotary Club, and serving on local non-profit boards in her community to enhance outdoor and play spaces for children and families. Alicia is passionate about ensuring every parent has access to adequate mental health care to treat PMH and to receive adequate support to help their families thrive.
Dr. Danielle Panelli 
Funding Committee Chair
Dr. Danielle Panelli is an Ob/Gyn maternal-fetal medicine physician and clinician-scientist whose work bridges clinical care and translational research on stress biology, maternal mental health, and pregnancy outcomes. She is an Assistant Professor in Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she leads research focused on psychobiological markers of stress and precision medicine approaches for perinatal mental illness and pregnancy complications. Clinically, she cares for routine and high-risk obstetric patients with trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches. Dr. Panelli is committed to mentorship, education, and advancing perinatal mental health awareness and care, supporting improved access to perinatal mental health resources and advocacy across diverse communities.
Dr. Gabrielle Ranger-Murdock
Frontline Provider Chair
Dr. Gabrielle Ranger-Murdock is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice who serves as a clinician and Scholar in Residence at Nested Perinatal Psychiatry. She specializes in reproductive psychiatry and the mental health of individuals and families across the perinatal period and other seasons of profound change shaped by reproductive and hormonal transitions. In addition, Gabbie is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing at Pace University, where she serves as PMHNP Specialty Track Coordinator. Her scholarship focuses on improving mental health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly people of color during the perinatal period, and on destigmatizing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She completed both her MSN and DNP at Columbia University, including advanced clinical training in Women’s Health, and previously taught Developmental Psychology at Columbia. She began her clinical career as a pediatric registered nurse for families navigating the child welfare system, work that shaped her deep respect for the emotional worlds of parents and children alike. Gabbie also co-created and co-facilitated a weekly support group for Black/Latinx parents while she completed advanced training in reproductive psychiatry. As the child of Jamaican immigrants, Gabbie brings a global perspective to nursing care and education and a deep commitment to addressing disparities in perinatal mental health care. As Frontline Provider Chair, Dr. Ranger-Murdock looks forward to working with institutions, providers, and the community to help bridge the gap in perinatal mental health education and culturally compassionate care. Gabbie lives in Southern California with her husband and their French bulldog, Brooklyn. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, gaming with her husband, trips to Disneyland with her nieces, and spending quality time with family.
Alina Kurland, Psy.D., PMH-C
Volunteer Chair
Dr. Kurland is a clinical psychologist working at a group private practice in the California Bay Area. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA, graduated with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, and completed her postdoctoral training at the Palo Alto VA’s women’s residential program for trauma recovery. She specializes in working with the perinatal population, reproductive trauma, and women’s wellness concerns. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kurland serves as the training director for her organization and trains and supervises postdoctoral students. Dr. Kurland is passionate about increasing access to perinatal mental health care and ensuring that all parents and families have the resources they need to thrive. In addition to her professional passions, Dr. Kurland enjoys spending time doing yoga, hiking, training her dog, and knitting her latest scarf.
Jordin Jamili 
Communications Chair
Jordin Jamili is a Master’s student in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University, pursuing dual licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. She is also currently working toward certification as a Childbirth Educator, and hopes to integrate mental health education with childbirth preparation to better support birthing persons and partners. With a background in graphic design, Jordin brings creativity and clarity to the way she approaches mental health education. She is passionate about helping parents and caregivers access information that feels supportive, practical, and easy to understand. Her work is guided by a desire to create safe spaces where individuals feel informed, empowered, and encouraged. In her free time, Jordin enjoys making memories with her son at Disneyland, cheering him on at his sports events, and spending quality time with her family. She resides in Southern California, where she continues to develop her career in family-centered mental health education.
Geneses Abril, MPH, MS
Social Media Chair
Geneses Abril is a health communicator and storyteller. She is passionate about utilizing communication and marketing strategies to help individuals thrive, advance, and connect. She has employed the art and science of health communication to support initiatives, collaborations, movements, and projects for over ten years. As a spirited learner and motivated applicator, she received a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, a master’s degree in health communication from Northwestern University, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California. She lives and works in San Bernadino County.
Dr. Anna M. King (she/her), LCSW, PMH-C
Training Chair
Dr. Anna M. King (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, embodied qualitative researcher, educator, and consultant with 15 years of experience across clinical, community-based, hospital, and academic settings. Across her work, she is grounded in the belief that personal healing, embodiment, and systems transformation are deeply interconnected. Dr. King has served in nonprofit leadership roles contributing to maternal and perinatal mental health systems change, cross-sector collaboration, policy, and professional education. She has curated multiple conferences and developed and facilitated more than 80 presentations, workshops, and trainings for perinatal healthcare providers, mental health clinicians, and birth workers. Her approach to training emphasizes reflective and embodied learning to strengthen clinical capacity, support provider well-being, and cultivate more responsive care. She is the founder of AMK Ventures LLC, where she provides consulting, training, research, and technical assistance at the intersection of embodiment, perinatal mental health, and social justice. Dr. King is also the founder of Wellness With Integrity Counseling, a private psychotherapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health, fertility, couples, the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait, and trauma. Her clinical work is informed by her training in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, and trauma-informed yoga. Dr. King serves as adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), where she teaches courses exploring the theory and praxis of embodied social justice, spiritual activism, and social transformation. Dr. King lives in Southern California and enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, hiking, spa days, good eats, and belly laughing with her little one and partner, family, and friends. As Training Chair for PSI-CA, Dr. King is committed to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and capacity of providers and communities to support the mental health and well-being of perinatal families across California.
Maria Fuenzalida, LCSW, PMH-C
Member-at-Large
Maria Fuenzalida is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and Certified Grief Educator in private practice in the San Fernando Valley, where she specializes in women’s mental health, especially as it relates to family planning, pregnancy, and childbirth. Maria is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and Postpartum Support International. She is also fluent in Spanish and has worked as a bilingual social worker throughout her career.
Maria’s professional experience includes over a decade working in the Child Welfare field. She has worked with various mental health issues across all socio-economic backgrounds. She has extensive experience working with families impacted by intimate partner violence and with adult survivors of child abuse, including incest and human trafficking survivors.
Maria has worked in school-based settings and volunteered at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, focusing on long-term hospitalizations’ impact on a child’s development, has volunteered with AIDS hospice patients at the former Carl Bean House hospice and for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
Maria has lobbied for extending services for transitional-age foster youth, marriage equality and transgender rights. She is also passionate about working with parents of children with special needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work specializing in Child and Family well-being from California State University-Long Beach and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University-Los Angeles. She also earned a certificate in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence. She lives in Los Angeles County, California.
Danielle McLellan-Bujnak, M.Sc., PMH-C 
Member-at-Large
Danielle McLellan-Bujnak, M.Sc., PMH-C, is a perinatal mental health professional, postpartum doula, educator, and Master Newborn Care Specialist® with more than 20 years of experience supporting infants and families. Her work focuses on prevention and early identification, infant and family mental health, sleep protection, and strengthening the systems of support surrounding families during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her advanced professional preparation includes professional certifications and endorsements in perinatal mental health, infant and early childhood mental health, and transdisciplinary family support. Danielle is an adjunct professor of child development and early childhood education in the California Community College system and has extensive experience developing curricula, professional education, credentialing examinations, and standards for professionals who support infants and families. Her research and scholarship center on respectful and relationship-based care, developmental cascades, caregiver education, and the translation of developmental science into practice. She has presented her work at regional, national, and international professional and academic conferences, including the World Association for Infant Mental Health and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Danielle also serves on PSI’s national PMH-C Exam Review Committee. As an At-Large Member for PSI-CA, she is especially interested in helping to expand access to inclusive, evidence-informed professional education and strengthening interdisciplinary connections among the professionals and communities supporting California families. She lives and works in Southern California.
Elyse Springer, MA-CLP, LMFT, PMH-C
Emeritus Board Member
Elyse Springer is a founding board member, Emeritus board member, and current Policy & Advocacy Co-Chair for the California Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI-CA). She is also an Emeritus Governing Council member of Maternal Mental Health NOW (MMHN), an Emeritus Board Member of Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. (RTZ: HOPE), a co-founder of the California Coalition for Perinatal Wellness Alliance, a 2024 Policy Fellow with the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, and current training faculty for MMHN and RTZ: HOPE. Elyse previously served as a Board Member and Clinical Advisory Panel member for the national maternal mental health policy and advocacy organization 2020 Mom, Chair of the Los Angeles County HIV Mental Health Task Force, and training faculty for Love, Dad, where she now supports the organization’s policy work. Elyse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Oregon, and Washington, is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), an EMDRIA-Approved Therapist and Consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and an IPT Institute supervisor. She lives and works in Los Angeles, California.
