About Us

About Us

More than 50 years creating a healthier community.

About Us

50+ years helping the Arizona community!

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Who We Are

Mission

Valle del Sol inspires positive change by investing in health and human services to strengthen families with tools and skills for self-sufficiency and by building the next generation of Latino and diverse leaders.

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

Linda Padilla-McPhaul

Chair

Linda Padilla McPhaul

American Express

Manuel Calero

Vice Chair

Manuel Calero

Community Member

Manuel Calero

Secretary

Margarita Silva

Silva & Fontes 

Richard Kautz

Treasurer

Richard Kautz

Community Member

Person Placeholder

Board Member

Bertha Carbajal

Arizona State University

Manuel Calero

Board Member

Ixchel del Castillo

Community Member

Manuel Calero

Board Member

Andrew Cooper

APS

Sonya Pastor LaSota

Board Member

Florentino Gabriel Licon, Jr.

Community Member

Florentino Gabriel Licon, Jr.

Board Member

Laura Balderrama

Community Member

Richard Kautz

Board Member

June Reid

Community Member

Florentino Gabriel Licon, Jr.

Board Member

Terri Leon

Community Member

Manuel Calero

Board Member

Virginia Valenzuela

Community Member

Executive Team

Mike Renaud

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Mario Islas

Chief Medical Officer

Shelli Ross

Chief Operations Officer

Sumit Chohan

Chief Financial Officer

Angelina Bravo

Chief Development & Marketing Officer

LesJuné Aaron

Chief Human Resources Officer

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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 Accredited

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.

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