Join us in welcoming Tony Guerena as our VP Akua South. Tony is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and accomplished clinical leader. He earned his MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine and also holds an MBA. We are fortunate to have Tony's expertise leading our teams in Akua South.
Alicia Robinson is the Vice President for Akua Behavioral Health's Northern Region, with over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She holds a Master of Science in Leadership with an emphasis on Behavioral Health and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Alicia has worked across various treatment modalities, bringing expertise and compassion to her leadership role. A dedicated servant leader, Alicia supports and empowers the team of managers she directly supervises, fostering collaboration and professional growth to ensure the highest quality of care. Passionate about helping individuals with substance use disorders and mental health challenges, she is committed to creating supportive environments that foster recovery and wellness. Alicia also works to reduce stigma, promote awareness, and lead evidence-based, client-centered care that drives meaningful, long-term change in the communities Akua serves.
JACK POGOSIAN is a seasoned transactional and litigation attorney with significant experience in labor and employment law. He has handled matters on behalf of businesses across California while in private practice, including at a top 100 law firm in the country. Jack has litigated hundreds of cases in defense of companies, ensured regulatory compliance in corporate operations, and managed legal, business, and employment matters. In his free time, Jack enjoys spending time with family, and also engages in a variety of athletics which enforce integrity, mental strength, and focus, such as boxing, swimming and motor sports.
Kavi is our Director of Operations and has 6+ years of experience in data analytics, startup operations, financial advisory, and venture capital. Prior to Akua, Kavi worked as an Analyst at a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley where he led ten investments in Seed and Series A stage startups. He has also held roles as a management consultant on KPMG's corporate finance team, working for clients like GameStop and DocuSign, and as a data analyst for blockchain and search engine startups. Kavi received his degree in Economics and Applied Analytics from the University of Southern California.