Who We Are
Mission
Valle del Sol’s mission is to transform lives through compassionate, culturally centered care that empowers individuals and communities. We are dedicated to fostering a new generation of diverse, visionary leaders who champion equity, inspire progress, and drive lasting positive change.
Vision Statement
We inspire people to live healthy, empowered and productive lives.
Values
Integrity and Honesty: We always tell the truth and do what we say.
Diversity: We value everyone: their talents, beliefs and uniqueness.
Commitment: We keep our promises to our self, staff, service recipients, stakeholders.
Teamwork: We work in unison towards a shared vision.
Excellence: We create the standards by which all others are measured.
Respect: We preserve the dignity of all people and always treat others with courtesy.
Board of Directors
Chair
Linda Padilla McPhaul
American Express
Secretary
Florentino Gabriel Licon, Jr.
Community Member
Treasurer
Terri Leon
Community Member
Board Member
Andrew Cooper
APS
Board Member
Diego Espinoza
SRP
Board Member
Laura Mendoza
Community Member
Board Member
Ramon Martinez
Telemundo
Board Member
Iczel Bojorguez
Community Member
Board Member
Dusty Curry
Community Member
Board Member
René Rosales
Community Member
Board Member
Cesareo De Anda
OneAZ Credit Union
Executive Team
Mike Renaud
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Mario Islas
Chief Medical Officer
Sumit Chohan
Chief Financial Officer
Angelina Bravo
Chief Advocacy Officer
Kevin Serilla
Chief Information Officer
Leah Terrano
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lisa Bivens
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Our History
Sensitive to people of all cultures, Valle del Sol was founded in 1970 to fill a gap in behavioral health and social services available to the Latino community and underserved populations with nowhere else to turn. While Valle del Sol serves all communities, providing services that are culturally appropriate remains essential. For more than 50 years, Valle del Sol has led the way in primary care, behavioral health, human services, and leadership development by assisting thousands of men, women, children, families, and the elderly through counseling, substance abuse treatment, support services, and leadership development programs.
Phoenix attorney at law and former NCLR Chairman of the Board, Daniel R. Ortega, Jr. has watched Valle del Sol’s transformation since its inception. “Valle del Sol is an institution that we absolutely must have. It has an excellent reputation in the community because it has shown its ability to serve and has touched many, many lives.”
CARF Accreditation
CARF Accreditation Assures Quality Programs Valle del Sol has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited four of its programs that specialize in substance abuse and mental health. This is the fourth time a three-year accreditation was awarded, which is the highest level any organization can receive from CARF. This accreditation assures the community that the services provided meet the highest standards possible.
UnidosUS
Proud UnidosUS affiliate and 2017 Far West Affiliate of the Year.
