About Us

Our Mission:

The mission of the Student Health & Wellness Program and Services operated by Stanford HealthCare ValleyCare at Las Positas College is to strengthen student learning, retention and success. This is facilitated by supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of students through accessible, high-quality, program & services. Our primary goal is to empower students with programs, services, and resources that will enable them to obtain their optimal health and achieve their academic goals.

Medical Wellness Team/Health & Wellness Educators

• Tricia Gonsman, MSN, FNP-C , Stanford HealthCare ValleyCare Site Administrator, Family Nurse Practitioner
• Monica Clifford MA, Stanford HealthCare ValleyCare Certified Medical Assistant

Behavioral Health Services Team

• Sheena Turner-August, PhD, MFT
• Heike Gecox, LMFT
• Sara Larkin, AMFT
• Vienna Beck, AMFT Trainee
• Kristin Herter, AMFT Trainee