Advisory Board

Nicholas, the youngest brother of Jon,  received his Bachelor’s of Science in Finance in 2017 and his Masters of Business Administration, Finance in 2020 from Saint Mary’s College of California. He presently works for Lucid Motors in the finance department. In 2019, Nicholas joined the advisory board of the symposium as a family representative. He finds his work on the advisory board to be healing and therapeutic in dealing with the tragic loss of his brother. Nicholas’ responsibilities involve bringing financial background knowledge to ensure sustainability and marketing of the annual symposium event.

Cassie is a lifelong mental health advocate driven by her own experiences. Growing up with Anxiety and Panic disorder and navigating what worked best for her through countless therapy appointments, school counselor assistance, Psychiatric care, homeopathy, biofeedback etc. has given her an endless passion to help others dealing with similar hardships. Cassie is always willing to share anecdotal advice and provide a shoulder to lean on for both the children, as well as the families impacted by struggles with mental health. As she raises her son (Archie) with her husband Nicholas, also on the board, she finds supporting the advisory board to be a bright light on the path toward expanding the knowledge the world has on mental health, particularly in the youth of today.

Dr. Einhorn completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and his Ph.D. in psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology. He is clinically trained in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) school of psychotherapy and has presented workshops at IFS international conferences. He retired from public mental health services after over twenty-five years and presently runs a private practice in Santa Cruz. The value of collaborative learning and cooperative treatment approaches to benefit youth as championed by the Jon E. Nadherny / Calciano Memorial Youth Symposium, for the past 20 years, is what encouraged Dr. Einhorn to join the organization’s planning efforts. 

Jen Hastings, MD (pronouns: jen) is Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine. Jen has been part of the medical community in Santa Cruz since 1998, initially with Planned Parenthood, developing the Transgender Healthcare Program both locally and nationally. Jen continues to teach and consult in the area of transgender health. Locally, Dr Hastings supports the work of SafeRx and the Health Improvement Partnership and is engaged in many aspects of medical and behavioral health in Santa Cruz.

Julie graduated from University of San Francisco (USF) and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, providing counseling and psychotherapy for adults and youth. Julie appreciates being on the Advisory Board of the Calciano Youth Symposium.

Gabriel graduated from Saybrook University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program.  He worked as an elementary teacher and school administrator for over 16 years with minority students and families in Monterey County.  He works as a psychotherapist at Rebekah Children’s Services with children, adolescent, and young adults in Santa Clara County.