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Mary Bihr

Mary-Bihr

Mary Bihr

Board Secretary

Mary Bihr joined the Buckelew Board of Directors in 2018. In her prior career as a business executive, Mary oversaw worldwide sales and marketing for a division of Lucasfilm. For over 20 years, she worked to establish the Star Wars and Indiana Jones brands in interactive entertainment.

Her journey from commercial enterprises to Buckelew is a personal one, having lived through the struggle and tragedy of a family member with mental illness. Buckelew was a beacon during those dark times. Mary now serves on charitable boards and focuses on causes that provide hope and support for individuals and families.

Scott Maclise

Scott-Maclise

Scott Maclise

Board Chair Emeritus

Scott Maclise joined the Buckelew Board of Directors in 2014. He is a self-employed investment advisor/wealth manager with over 35 years of experience in finance. Buckelew’s mission is close to Scott’s heart because of his own personal family experience with mental illness and addiction, and he is passionate about speaking out against stigma.

Scott has lived and worked in Marin for over 55 years. He enjoys golf, hiking, camping, and travel.

Lydia Arellano

Lydia-Arellano

Lydia Arellano

Board Member

Lydia Arellano joined the Buckelew Board of Directors in 2022 and is passionate about bringing dignity and respect to mental health clients and the professionals who support them.

Her late husband was a long-term Marin County Mental Health administrator, a firm and relentless advocate for the dignity and respect for all mental health clients. He was a strong believer in the Buckelew mission. Through their lengthy marriage he shared this passion with Lydia and they both understood the stress factors that weigh on mental health professionals. Lydia is inspired by the selfless dedication these professionals bring to an organization such as Buckelew.

As a Buckelew trustee, she is committed to do her part in bringing dignity and respect to mental health clients and mental health professionals alike.”

Leslie Dixon

Leslie-Dixon

Leslie Dixon

Board Member

Leslie Dixon joined the Buckelew Board of Directors in 2020, driven by a personal connection to its mission through her family’s experience with depression and anxiety. She is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and helping people access the services they need.

Before retiring in 2012 from her career in the financial services industry, Leslie spent over 30 years in marketing and product management roles with institutions such as Security Pacific Bank, Charles Schwab, and Union Bank.

An active volunteer and nonprofit leader, she holds a BA in Political Economics from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. A native Californian, Leslie has lived in Marin for over 20 years. She has an adult daughter and enjoys skiing, swimming, tennis, and hiking Marin’s trails.

Warren Dodge

Warren-Dodge

Warren Dodge

Board Member

Warren Dodge joined the Buckelew Board of Directors in 2018. After a career helping build early-stage companies in oncology, he retired from full-time work and now advises small and medium-sized companies on growth strategies.

Before his 25 years in oncology, he worked in similar capacities in the graphic arts industry. The common theme is helping small companies get bigger. Warren has also invested in start-up businesses and provides support as needed.

Warren lives in Marin County, is the father of three daughters, and spends his spare time as a blogger, playing tennis, hiking, mountain biking, and practicing yoga.

Jaime Yan Faurot

Jaime-Yan-Faurot

Jaime Yan Faurot

Board Member

Jaime Yan Faurot joined the Buckelew Board of Directors in 2023, bringing a wealth of mental health advocacy experience. Jaime has worked closely with and held leadership roles in Marin County programs and initiatives such as the Marin Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, Peer Outreach Committee, and Recovery Change Team.

The core of her work revolves around promoting cultural humility and advocating for the mental health needs of the unserved and underserved.

Jaime earned a Master of Hospitality Management from Thames Business College, London. In 2021, she received a Commendation from the Marin County Board of Supervisors for volunteer work as a BIPOC Peer and Community Advocate for over five years. She was also awarded in the Celebrating the Uncelebrated Ceremony for her service from the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Team in Marin County in 2019.

Brooke Igleheart Ross

Brooke-Igleheart-Ross

Brooke Igleheart Ross

Board Member

Brooke Igleheart Ross joined the Buckelew Programs Board of Directors in 2023, bringing a deep commitment to supporting individuals in recovery. That same year, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson named her “Sonoma County Woman of the Year” for her dedication to helping those overcoming substance use challenges reintegrate into the workforce. A proud alumna of the Athena House residential treatment program, she played a key role in the public campaign to save it from closure by its previous operator.

Brooke is a real estate agent with Healdsburg Artisan Sotheby’s and a development and site acquisition specialist for the Gallaher Companies. She also serves as general manager of Hotel Trio in Healdsburg and has provided marketing expertise to the Healdsburg Chamber and Tourism Board. An active community member, she supports several organizations besides Buckelew, including WineRoad and Reach For Home.

Brooke lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, Rob, and stepdaughter, Natalie.

Read more about Brooke here.