Sunset Bay Academy Staff

MEDICAL

Dr-Habib-Kuri

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

DR. HABIB KURI

• 2005 - 2008: General Surgery Specialty at the Mexican Institute of Health (IMSS), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.

• 2004 - 2005: Internship, Mexican Institute of Health.

• 2003 - 2004: Attending Chief, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.

• 1999 - 2003: Medical Doctor, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.

• ATLS Certified (Advanced Trauma Life Support)/ ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

• Trainer in Emergency Response and Trauma Support for EMT services.

• Certified in Palliative Care and Pain Treatment

Dra Diana Pazos

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST

DR. DIANA E. PAZOS PEINADO

Chief of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Tijuana. She has a private practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• 1999 - 2000: Mexican Institute of Health, Centro Médico de La Raza, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Tijuana General Hospital.

• 1998 - 2000: Completed her Internship at the Office of Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), Mexico D.F.

• 1998 - 1999: Schizophrenic Clinic, Mexican Mental Health Department of Psychiatry at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), Mexico D.F.

• 1995 - 1998: Resident, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital (Psiquiátrico Infantil "Juan N. Navarro"), México D.F.

• 1989 - 1995 Completed her Residency at the Adult Psychiatric Hospital (Psiquiátrico Morelos IMSS) in México D.F.

• B.A., General Medicine at Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Tijuana B.C.

Dr Renan Gonzalez

NUTRITIONIST

DR. RENAN GONZALEZ

• President, Medical Federation of Baja California.

• Tenured Professor, at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), School of Medicine.

• Medical Director, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico, D.F.

•Masters in Nutrition, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC).

• Currently he is a Doctoral Candidate in Public Health.

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Dr. RAUL ROMERO

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Dr. Raul Romero

Education:

1975: B.A. (Psychology) United States International University, San Diego CA.

1976: M.A. (Psychology) United States International University, San Diego CA.

1981: Ph.D. (Human Behavior) La Jolla University, San Diego, CA.

1995: Psy.D.(Psychology) United States International University, San Diego, CA.

Employment History

•2000 - 2002: Mental Health Clinician. North Central Mental Health Clinic, San Diego County Health Services. San Diego, CA.

•1998 - 2002: Mental Health Clinician. Downtown Mental Health Center. San Diego, CA.

•1993 - 1998: Director/Clinician. Hispanic Family Violence Intervention Program. San Diego, CA.

•1980 - 1983: Psychotherapist (fees for services/private practice). Veterans Administration Outreach Program. San Diego, CA.

•1980 - 1983: Psychotherapist. Veterans Administration Outreach Program. San Diego,CA.

•1979 - 1980: Mental Health Clinician. EI Centro Community Health Center. Los Angeles, CA.

•1976 - 1979: Mental Health Consultant. San Ysidro Community Health Center. San Dieqo. CA.

•1973 - 1979: Director/Coordinator of the Mental Health Student Services. Instructor in Tecnologico Regional de Tiiuana. Tijuana. B.C. Mex.

•1978 - 1980: Coordinator of the Masters Degree Psychology Program in Spanish for International Students. National University. San Diego. CA.

AMY RITCHIE

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

AMY RITCHIE
Ms. Ritchie has over 7 years of experience working at a Behavior Modification Boarding School in the young women’s program as a Chaperone, Supervisor and Assistant Director. Assisted in organizing various community service and church events for students. She coached the female softball team for a community summer league.
LIC. RODRIGO RUIZ

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | SUPERVISOR

LIC. RODRIGO RUIZ
He graduated with a degree in Psychology from Unifront University with a specialty in Criminology. His expertise is in Ericksonian hypnosis from the Milton H. Erickson Institute in Tijuana. He completed his Internship at the Procuraduria General de Justicia del Estado, the State’s District Attorney’s Victim and Crime Unit providing professional counseling. He worked at the Institute of Psychiatry for the state of Baja California with adolescent drug users. He currently has a private practice at "ProSalud".
LIC. GUILLERMO FLORES CARO

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | SUPERVISOR

LIC. GUILLERMO FLORES CARO
He graduated from the Universidad de las Californias and currently has his own private practice. He has worked with couples by helping them develop communication and trust to strengthen their relationships. He has also worked with teens with low self-esteem as well as behavioral and emotional challenges. He has a wealth of experience working with dysfunctional families.
LIC. MARTHA ZAMUDIO

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

LIC. MARTHA ZAMUDIO
Graduated from Centro Universitario de Tijuana (CUT) with a degree in Psychology, worked at Ciudad de los Niños providing therapy to children and adolescents. She completed her Internship as a Therapist at the Centro de Bachillerato Techológico Industrial y de Servicios 146 (CBTIS) High School. She was Counselor at Cuahutllatohuac and Colegio Reforma High School. She worked for the Department of Public Safety for the City of Tijuana, Anti-Corruption Unit.
 LIC. FELIPE PADILLA TRASVIÑA

CLINICAL LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FAMILY Therapist

LIC. FELIPE PADILLA TRASVIÑA
Graduate of CETYS University with a degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently working on his Masters degree in Organizational Psychology. He has 8 years of work experience counseling teenagers in individual & group settings. He was a therapist at Casa CADI and Loreto Elementary School. He previously worked with teens at the YMCA for the Family Stress Counseling Department in Chula Vista, California.
 LIC. JUAN MANUEL MARTINEZ

CLINICAL LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FAMILY Therapist

LIC. JUAN MANUEL MARTINEZ
Graduate of CETYS Universidad de Tijuana, Mexico, as a Clinical Psychologist. He has over 12 years of experience as a Clinician working with patients and their families. For the past 6 years, Mr. Martinez has worked with individuals with cognitive and behavioral issues at Drug Rehabilitation Centers. He has a wealth of experience working in the State Penetentiary of Baja California and Tijuana’s Juvenile Hall. His experience spans from group to individual therapy with a focus on Ericksonian hypnotherapy.
LIC. ROBERTO MURILLO

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FAMILY Therapist

LIC. ROBERTO MURILLO
He has completed various courses of study in psychology, criminology, adolescent sexual development and temperament testing. He started his career at Sunset Bay Academy as a Resident Psychologist and was promoted as a Family Therapist.
LIC. DANIELA E SALCEDO LOPEZ

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FAMILY Therapist

LIC. DANIELA E. SALCEDO LOPEZ
Graduate of the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) with a degree in Psychology. She has several years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families. She completed her Internship in varied multidisciplinary settings such as schools, indigenous communities and health institutions. She worked at Tijuana General Hospital providing individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
LIC. DANIELA E SALCEDO LOPEZ

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FEMALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. JAZMIN RAMIREZ TELIZ
Graduate of the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) with a degree in Psychology. Has worked with kids and teenagers in foster home. Providing motivational workshops and individual therapy. In Castro-Limon Foundation she provided workshops in how to deal with Cancer. She also took courses in first aid and Neurolinguistic
LIC. DANIELA E SALCEDO LOPEZ

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FEMALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. MARITZA MARTINEZ
She graduated from CIDH (Centro de investigacion para el desarrollo humano) with a degree in Psychology. Has experience in kindergarten, elementary school, high school, shelter homes and school for kids with special needs. and has attended several seminars in graphology, sexology, couples therapy, self esteem, family violence, among others.
LIC. DANNIA VEGA

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | FEMALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. DANNIA VEGA
Graduated from the Universidad de Tijuana Campus Ensenada with a degree in Psychology. She worked for Aventuras en Pañales as an Assistant Educator and Pedagogic Coordinator. She previously provided professional support to the Ensenada Forensic Department and is currently taking multiple academic courses to better assist parents.
LIC. LENIN PARTIDA

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | MALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. LENIN PARTIDA
Graduate of the Universidad de Nayarit with a degree in Psychology. He currently has a private practice at the Santa Ana Clinic. He was Director of the Mental Health Clinic at Tepic General Hospital in the state of Nayarit. He has provided individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders.
LIC. OMAR FELIX

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | MALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. OMAR FELIX
Graduate of the Universidad de Sinaloa (UAS) with a degree in Psychology. He provided individual therapy to children and adolescents struggling with speech and behavioral challenges at CEDESOL Private Clinic. He has extensive experience with individual and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults with behavioral and learning challenges at the Hospital de la Piedad. He previously worked at the Psiquiatrico de Sinaloa with hyperactive children.
LIC. PEDRO A. ROMERO HERNANDEZ

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | MALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. PEDRO A. ROMERO HERNANDEZ
Graduate of Centro Universitario de Tijuana (CUT) with a degree in Psychology. He specialized in Clinical and Organizational Psychology. He completed his professional practice at the Tijuana Psychiatric Hospital treating low-income persons and individuals with psychiatric illnesses.
LIC. SALVADOR MAYORAL

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | MALE RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST

LIC. SALVADOR MAYORAL
Graduated of Univer University with a degree in Psychology. He has 3 years of experience counseling and working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities and behavioral issues in private and public educational systems.

ACADEMICS

LIC. NADIA KARINA CORRAL ESPINOZA

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

LIC. NADIA KARINA CORRAL ESPINOZA
Certified Educator, Mexican Department of Education and Culture. Graduated from PIMA College with a degree in International Business. She taught English for several corporate organizations. She was also an English teacher at the Matthew Heyer Chairez Institute, Irlandes Institute, Maximiliano R. Lopez Middle School and Diana Laura Rojas de Colosio Middle School.
ERICK THOR

academic teacher

ERICK THOR
Four years of service in the United States Coast Guard with several years of experience as a translator, NAFTA liaison, and document proofreader for companies in the maquiladora industry. He is currently completing his International Business degree at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC).

LIC. SAMUEL ACOSTA

academic teacher

LIC. SAMUEL ACOSTA
Graduated with a degree in Computer Systems Engineering at the Instituto Tecnológico de Zacatecas. He has 4 years of experience teaching teenagers mathematics and physics. He has over 10 years of experience working in Computer Science with a focus on database management.

ATLETICS

EDGAR MEDINA

fitness coach

EDGAR MEDINA
He is a mixed martial artist with over 15 years of training in wrestling and kick boxing. He has been a professional fighter for the past 5 years specializing in Jiu-Jitsu, kick boxing and boxing.

ADMINISTRATIVE

LIC. CLAUDIA SANCHEZ

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

LIC. CLAUDIA SANCHEZ
Graduated from the Universidad de Tijuana (CUT) with a degree in Psychology. She completed her internship as a therapist for the goverment office of Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) and provided therapy at the ISESALUD hospital. She was a teacher and consultant at Colegio Reforma High School and has experience with individual and group therapy for children, teens, couples, and families.
REYNA DOMINGUEZ

Communications Coordinator

REYNA DOMINGUEZ
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) with a degree in Business Administration. Worked as a Receptionist and Human Resources Assistant for the Santa Monica Cancer Treatment Hospital as well as a telemarketing agent for Telvista International Call Center.
Lissana Lozano

Communications Coordinator

Lissana Lozano
Currently studding International Relations in Universidad Autonoma de Baja Califrnia. Worked in Telvista International Call Center for over two years in the workforce department as well as a technical support agents, and then as a lawyer assistant for three years.
LIC. JANET VALEDO

Certified ACCOUNTANT | FINANCE DIRECTOR

LIC. JANET VALEDO
Graduated from the Universidad de Oaxaca with a degree in Accounting. She studied at the English Language Center, BYU University at Provo, Utah. She has over 8 years of experience as an Accountant for various Corporate Institutions.
Melisa

ACCOUNTING assistant

MELISA FLORES
Graduated from Jose Vasconcelos High School with a specialty in Administration and English.

OPERATIONS

FRANCISCO J. RIOS

IT SUPPORT | LICENSED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

LIC. FRANCISCO J. RIOS
Graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) in Computer Science. Completed his intershipo at the Procuradoria General de Justicia del Estado, State District Attorney's Office, as and Assistant Network Manager. He worked at TELvista as a Bilingual Technical Support Representative providing phone assistance to US Verizon customers.
CARLOS AGUILAR

CREATIVE DESIGN DIRECTOR | LICENSED GRAPHIC DESIGNER

LIC. CARLOS AGUILAR
Has been working in the development and implementation of strategic integrated programs. For the past 5 years he has specialized in marketing communications, public relations and staff networks. He provides creative design and strategic marketing leadership.

Responsable for innovative design strategies and develops creative briefs, brochures, presentations, displays, trade show exhibits, website design, signage, identity systems and illustrations to support and strengthen SBA's growth.
JORGE CUADROS

WEB MARKETING & DESIGN | LICENSED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

LIC. JORGE CUADROS
Graduated from Universidad de las Californias (UDC) in Computer Science. Worked in Telvista International Call Center for 3 years as a Technical Support Representative, Quality Control Supervisor and Trainer. With experience in web design.
JOSE MANUEL LOPEZ

CHEF (CANIRAD CERTIFICATIONS)

JOSE MANUEL LOPEZ
Served as head Chef for the Festival Plaza Hotel, Oasis Hotel and Las Rocas Hotel for 5 and a half years. He worked at El Nido Restaurant for over 15 years.
ELISA ORTEGA LOPEZ

CHEF (CANIRAD CERTIFICATIONS)

ELISA ORTEGA LOPEZ
She worked for Mendez and Associates as Head Chef, she is a positive and energetic force in assisting the kitchen staff to overcome a variety of obstacles to better serve our students.
ELISA SANCHEZ ORTEGA

Kitchen Assistant

ELISA SANCHEZ ORTEGA
Worked as a Kitchen Assistant at Hotel Oasis for 2 and a half years. She is currently attending a gastronomy course at the Unversidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) School of Gastronomy.
Maria A. Uroza

Kitchen Support

Maria A. Uroza
Ms. Uroza has over 2 years of experience working as kitchen support in a variety of restaurants in Mexico.
MARTHA E. MADERO

Housekeeping Supervisor

MARTHA E. MADERO
Worked at the Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) as a Secretary. Responsible for maintenence operations at the Plaza La Pajarita and the laundry shop at "La Esperanza".
EDUVIGES MADERO

Housekeeping

EDUVIGES MADERO
Worked at Calimax for 8 years as a cashier and supervisor. Ms. Madero also worked as a drugstore clerk.
MIGUEL RAMIREZ

Maintenance

MIGUEL RAMIREZ
Mr. Ramirez has worked in construction for over 8 years specializing in carpentry, plumbing and masonry. Has excellent communication skills.
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