Jesus Parra

Jesús has served in various roles throughout his 17 years at CII. He initially provided direct service to children and families as a therapist, and has also served as a Clinical Supervisor, Regional Director for Clinical Services, Program Manager for the Select Home Visiting Program, and as a Senior Behavioral Health and Wellness Program Manager providing support for all 0-5 mental health services. As Vice President of Behavioral Health and Wellness, Jesús oversees the early childhood and school-based programs throughout CII’s service areas and has responsibility for expanding CII’s reach and impact. Parra is an LMFT and earned his BA in Philosophy from St. John’s College and an Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University. He is a graduate of the prestigious UC Davis Napa Infant Parent Mental Health Fellowship where he developed his capacity to more deeply understand the impact of trauma and neglect on the developing brain, as well as the importance of healthy relationships as a path for healing.