Chapter Presidents

The following are individuals that served the the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as President.

• Shawn LaRe' Brinkley — 2024
• Gina Balit — 2023
• Nikki Gabriel — 2022
• Mishka Kimball — 2021
• Natalie Jambazian — 2020
• Nikki Gabriel — 2019
• Nazila Amighi — 2018
• Barbara Calvi — 2017
• Ariel Cohen — 2016
• Curt Widhalm — 2014, 2015
• Molly Lyda — 2013
• Elaine Rosenson — 2011, 2012
• Estee Diamond — 2009, 2010
• Antonia Bouyer — 2007, 2008
• Debi Frankel — 2005, 2006
• Sharon Duffy — 2003, 2004
• Renee Leff — 2001, 2002
• Irving Zaroff — 1999, 2000
• Sue Speake  — 1997, 1998
• Jackie Brand — 1995, 1996
• Judith Fraser — 1993, 1994
• Judy Lainhart —1992
• Deborah Rogosin — 1990, 1991
• Lili Endlich

Outstanding Contribution

The following are the chapter members deemed to have made the greatest contribution for the year to the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

• Shari Manculich — 2024
• Rena Pollak — 2023
• Gina Balit — 2022
• Tiffanie Turner — 2022
• Elie El Habr — 2021
• Nikki Gabriel — 2020
• Parshaw Barati-Marnani — 2019
• Mishka Kimball — 2018
• Ingrid Cassell — 2017
• Nick Stauth — 2016
• Laura Westmoreland — 2016
• Janet Goldstein-Ball — 2014
• Stephanie Kavoulakos — 2014
• Tiffany Goyer — 2013
• Doug Green — 2013
• Ingrid Oliansky — 2012
• Barbara Calvi — 2011
• Suzanne Holmes — 2011
• Roger Schwarz — 2010

Outstanding Leader

The following are the chapter members deemed to exhibit excellent leadership skills that are consistent with our mission statement for the year to the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.  This award is also given at the CAMFT Leadership Conference.

• Shawn LaRe' Brinkley — 2024
• Gina Balit — 2023
• Nikki Gabriel — 2022
• Mishka Kimball — 2021
• Natalie Jambazian — 2020
• Nikki Gabriel — 2019
• Nazila Amighi — 2018
• Barbara Calvi — 2017
• Ariel Cohen — 2016
• Curt Widhalm — 2015
• Curt Widhalm — 2014
• Molly Lyda — 2013
• Elaine Rosenson — 2012
• Estee Diamond — 2011

Chapter Member of the Year

The following are the chapter members deemed to have been consistent, reliable and gone the extra mile for the year, giving service to the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.  

• Akane Takijiri — 2024
• Jennifer Calderon — 2023
• David Eshleman — 2022
• Virginia Lincoln — 2022
• Shawn LaRe' Brinkley — 2021
• Shelley Horner - 2021
• Audra Potz — 2020
• Shari Manculich — 2019, 2020
• Doris Mullen — 2019
• Nikki Gabriel — 2018
• Laura Westmoreland — 2017
• Gina Balit — 2016
• Susan Leviton — 2014
• Suzanne Holmes — 2013
• Curt Widhalm — 2013
• Janet Goldstein—Ball — 2012
• Curt Widhalm — 2011
• Susan Leviton — 2011

Outstanding Pre-licensed Leader of the Year

The following is the Pre-licensed chapter member who has demonstrated leadership, been consistent, reliable and gone the extra mile for the year, giving service to the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.  

• Sandy Rose — 2024
• Stephanie Gonzalez — 2022
• Tanya Gill — 2021
• Nicolette Gubicza — 2020
• Shari Manculich — 2018
• Jamie Brooks — 2017
• Danielle Bolduc — 2016
• Ariel Cohen — 2014
• Maja Szachniewicz — 2013  
• Sue Cox —2012
• Janet Goldstein Bail — 2011
• Stephanie Kavoulakos — 2011

Distinguished Member

The following is the chapter member who is recognized for their long term service to San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.  

• Shari Manculich — 2023
• Nikki Gabriel — 2021
• Ariel Cohen — 2020
• Gina Balit — 2019
• Barbara Calvi — 2018
• Doug Green — 2017
• Nickie Godfrey — 2016
• Mim Collins — 2013
• Estee Diamond — 2012
• Sharon Duffy — 2011
• Antonia Bouyer — 2010

Click here to view chapter awards and recognitions from CAMFT.