Barb Saunders

Director of Behavioral Health Innovation and Learning

Barb is passionate about serving others and seeks creative ways to make a difference.  She has worked in the behavioral health field for over 25 years as a clinician, supervisor, and leader.  As the Director of Behavioral Health Innovation and Learning, Barb and her team assist providers with developing trainings and resources to enhance program quality.  They also plan a bi-annual conference  for people who have lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and manage Mental Health First Aid trainings in the region.  As someone who enjoys biking and yoga, you can find Barb outdoors, preferably enjoying some sunshine on the beach when she’s not working to positively impact our system.