Cielo Mohapatra was born and raised in Mexico and immigrated to Arizona in 2000. Her career over the past 26 years has been focused in behavioral, wellness and clinical areas. Ms. Mohapatra received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Sonora in Mexico and her Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MSIOP) from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Ms. Mohapatra is certified as Master Trainer by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network in Maryland and by the YMSM+LGBT Center of Excellence in New York City on the training curriculum “A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Individuals” (English and Spanish Editions). Besides counseling and program development, Ms. Mohapatra’s expertise includes government administration with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment Systems (AHCCCS) in collaboration with the Governor’s office to improve behavioral health systems in Arizona, leading the Suicide and Substance Abuse Prevention programs, participated in the AHCCCS Policy Committee (APC) and Policy Compliance Workgroup regarding Cultural Competency policies within health care services. Ms. Mohapatra held various positions at the Arizona Department of Health Servies (ADHS) for over 12 years. In her role in the Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) she managed numerous programs while chairing the ADHS Cultural Competency Committee, Anti-Stigma Campaign Committee, and the ADHS LGBTQ Advisory Committee to address diversity and inclusion into clinical practices across the state of Arizona. She holds several recognition awards and appointments including the “Top 40 Hispanic Leaders under 40” hosted by UNIVISION and Vale de Sol. Ms. Mohapatra enjoys being part of the Healing Hearts Pediatrics team as the Care Manager for the Integrated Care Department. The Integrated Care team addresses medical care, mental and behavioral health and social needs for children and their families. In her free time, Ms. Mohapatra enjoys music, traveling, reading, cooking and spending time with family.