Mona Minton, Ph.D.

Dr. Mona Minton serves as the General Manager of Social Services at Neighborhood House Association, where she leads with both professional expertise and deeply rooted lived experience. She has extensive experience serving on and contributing to multiple boards and committees across San Diego County and statewide initiatives focused on behavioral health, reentry, aging services, and community wellness.

Her current and recent affiliations include the Mental Health Contractors Association, California Association for Adult Day Services, External Advisory Committee of the San Diego Center for AIDS Research, Rotary Club 33, the Volunteer Advisory Committee for Donovan State Prison, and the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council, among others.

Inspired by her personal journey of recovery, her experience as a trauma and cancer survivor, and a diverse employment background spanning over 33 unique positions/roles, Dr. Minton is passionately committed to advancing mental, behavioral, and physical health, as well as family advocacy for underserved communities.

With over 20 years of experience working within the prison system and broader social services field, Dr. Minton is recognized for her leadership in program development, system transformation, and expanding access to care for high-need populations. She has successfully designed and implemented impactful programs serving adults, transitional-aged youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and justice-involved populations. Her expertise includes mental health services, substance use disorder services, trauma-informed care, domestic violence intervention, reentry services, and large-scale program growth and funding expansion.

Dr. Minton is known for her ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing programs that drive measurable outcomes, increase access to services, and strengthen community partnerships. She brings a strategic, results-driven approach while maintaining a deep commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and client-centered care.

She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, she is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach–Advanced, a Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, and a Certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Minton has also earned Harvard Business Certificates of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business in Society, and Business and Management, enhancing her strategic leadership and systems-level impact.

Through her work, Dr. Minton continues to be a powerful advocate and leader dedicated to transforming systems and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.