California Mental Health Services Authority
Anna Allard, MPA, currently serves as a Senior Business Analyst at the California Mental Health Services Authority, managing contracts and procurement cycles related to behavioral health initiatives. Previous experience includes roles such as Grants Manager for the COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM GOVERNING BOARD, where oversight and evaluation of grant programs were key responsibilities, and Development Manager at Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc., focusing on community program growth and stakeholder engagement. Additional experience encompasses proposal development and fundraising in various organizations, including the California State University, Chico Research Foundation and Haven Humane Society. Anna Allard holds a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from California State University, Chico.
California Mental Health Services Authority
The California Mental Health Services Authority is a Joint Powers of Authority formed in 2009 by counties throughout the state to work on collaborative, multi-county projects that improve behavioral health care for all Californians. By pooling resources, forging partnerships, and leveraging technical expertise, CalMHSA supports county behavioral health departments in the vital care they’re called on to deliver. Areas of emphasis include workforce solutions, quality improvement and data outcomes, prevention and early intervention strategies, administration and finance, innovation, or health information technology.