Leadership & Staff

Phoenix Office

Jody Arganbright, Business Operations Manager, CABHP and the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Ms. Arganbright has an M.B.A. from Arizona State University and serves as the manager for all financial and operational services. She develops project budgets, departmental financial projections, and internal operating practices, and she oversees fiscal compliance and audits. She has over 25 years' experience in administrating multi-million dollar budgets for non-profit organizations, and has applied her expertise on a task force for wage and salary administration, in the implementation of financial software systems, and for the development of financial auditing reports. Contact: Jody.Arganbright@asu.edu

  Brian L. Arthur, Associate Director. Mr. Arthur leads the administrative and evaluation support operations for  the Center. In addition, he coordinates evaluation projects, including the Arizona IV-E Waiver Expedited  Reunification Demonstration Project and the Arizona Families FIRST program. Mr. Arthur has an M.A. degree  in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire, and conducted market research in the private sector for  more than 15 years. Before joining CABHP in 1997, he worked as a program evaluator and a program  services manager serving persons with HIV/AIDS. His research interests include substance abuse prevention  for youth, criminal justice programs for people with behavioral health issues, and homelessness. Mr. Arthur volunteers with Wingspan, southern Arizona's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community center, and TIHAN, the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS network. Contact: Brian.Arthur@asu.edu

Charles Davis, Applications Systems Analyst. Mr. Davis does computer programming and serves as the customer support contact for Arizona Families First and Methamphetamine Treatment Centers of Excellence. His experience prior to joining CABHP includes six years in the U.S. Navy and 19 years in the electric utility industry. Mr. Davis earned his B.S. in computer science from Arizona State University in 2006. He also has B.S. in mechanical engineering from University of Florida in 1980 and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona. Contact: Charles.Davis@asu.edu

  Richard “Rico” Rivera M.A., Research Specialist Senior. Mr. Rivera is a part-time data analyst and statistical consultant for the Center. He holds an M.A. in educational psychology with concentration in measurement, statistics and methodological studies. Prior to joining CABHP in 2007, he was the manager of the Statistics Lab at Arizona State University at the West campus, where he has conducted SPSS workshops. Moreover, he has consulted graduate students in research design, survey development, and quantitative analyses. Currently, he is working towards his doctorate degree through ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College of Education, Tempe campus. Contact: Richard.Rivera@asu.edu

Julie Sauvageot, Research Specialist Senior. Ms.Sauvageot evaluates program implementation and outcomes by analyzing data and conducting focus groups. Current projects include the DES Title IV-E Waiver Reunification Program and the Arizona Families First Program. She has an MSW in social work administration and has worked as a mental health researcher to investigate innovative treatments, service use and satisfaction, disparities in services, and best practices. Her research interests include behavioral health services and adults with severe, persistent, chronic, or co-occurring mental illnesses. Contact: Julie.Sauvageot@asu.edu

  Michael S. Shafer, Ph.D., Director. Dr. Shafer directs all of the Center's initiatives, which focus on the areas  of behavioral health policies and practice, including substance abuse treatment and mental health treatment  services. He also serves as Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Human  Services at Arizona State University and as the Co-Director of the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology  Transfer Center. Dr. Shafer earned his Ph.D. in Education in 1988 from Virginia Commonwealth University.  He has received numerous awards and citations, including recognition from the U.S. Department of Justice  for the development of crisis intervention training for law enforcement personnel in Tucson. His current research evaluates the adoption of evidence-based treatment practices by behavioral health agencies and clinicians. Dr. Shafer is a frequent contributor to the professional literature and he consults with behavioral health agencies throughout the country. Contact: Michael.Shafer@asu.edu

  Vicki Staples, M.Ed., Associate Director for Clinical Initiatives. Ms. Staples has over sixteen years experience  in health and human services, working with both children and adult populations. Prior to joining CABHP, she  was the Director of Recovery, Resiliency and Wellness for the Arizona Department of Health Services/Division  of Behavioral Health. She has worked on several statewide initiatives to improve the behavioral health system  throughout Arizona including expanding peer support services and enhancing services for individuals with  co-occurring disorders. She continues to focus on building partnerships with individuals, families and key  stakeholders to promote recovery and expand opportunities for individuals receiving behavioral health services. Ms. Staples graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and achieved her Master of Education, Counseling from Northern Arizona University. She is also a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner. Contact: Vicki.Staples@asu.edu

Linda J. Williamson, Office Specialist Senior. Linda serves a crucial role on the Training and Technical Assistance Team, coordinating all training schedules and team calendars as well as assisting in event planning and execution. Ms. Williamson is also responsible for required data entry associated with trainings and events. She earned her certification from Butler Business School and has previously provided expert office support in schools, health care centers, and the hospitality industry. She currently attends classes working toward a bachelor’s in social work. Contact: Linda.Williamson@asu.edu

Tucson Office

Adrienne Pande, Research Specialist. Ms. Pande serves as a research technician for COSIG. Adrienne earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior at the University of Washington, and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Northwest University in Seattle, Washington. She served as a program coordinator for a graduate psychology program, which emphasized matters of culture and social justice, and also as a graduate-level teaching assistant in areas such as law and ethics, and research methods. Adrienne also worked as a university writing consultant at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Contact: Adrienne.Pande@asu.edu

Robert Rhode, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Rhode develops and implements training for behavioral health professionals. Current projects include motivational interviewing training for counselors and community reinforcement training for substance abuse treatment programs. He has worked with CABHP since 2000. Dr. Rhode earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Ohio University and has many years of experience as a college professor, therapist, and private practice psychologist. Contact: Robert.Rhode@asu.edu