Priti Ojha

Background

About Priti Ojha

I'm a licensed clinical leader with a deep commitment to building behavioral health systems that are equitable, trauma-informed, and rooted in community. As the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at San Ysidro Health, one of California's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, I lead multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated care across the lifespan—addressing the complex intersections of mental health, substance use, reproductive health, and social determinants of health. I've led transformative initiatives that expand access, reduce stigma, and operationalize culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices. I am especially passionate about workforce development, reproductive mental health, and scaling innovative programs like the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (ССВНС) model. I believe behavioral health belongs everywhere, from primary care to community spaces, and I'm proud to work alongside team members who are making that vision real.