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BCFF Leadership

Guided by Academic Excellence,
Lived Experience & Shared History.

BCFF is led by law enforcement veterans, doctoral clinicians, I/O psychologists, Human Services professionals, and experienced community educators who understand the reality of frontline service.

Executive Board

Board of Directors

Carlos Martinez and Linda holding lightsabers
Founder & CEO

Dr. Carlos Martinez, PsyD

"Recovery does not happen alone — it takes systemic organizational support, academic rigor, and home-front relational resilience."

Dr. Carlos Martinez holds a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Touro University Worldwide, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Phoenix.

Carlos served as an Adjunct Instructor at George Fox University for 3 years, bringing academic instruction and leadership to psychology and mental health studies.

With over 20 years of law-enforcement experience, crisis response, behavioral-health leadership, federal and local grant management, and marriage coaching alongside Linda (Executive Leadership Team for WWME Los Angeles Area West & Presenting Team, MarriageTeam), Carlos bridges academic theory, organizational strategy, and raw lived experience.

Academic Education & Credentials:

Touro University Worldwide
Touro University WorldwidePsy.D. & M.A. MFT
University of Phoenix
University of PhoenixB.B.A.
George Fox University
George Fox UniversityAdjunct Instructor

Marriage Coaching & Facilitation Credentials:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter LogoWWME LA Area West Exec Team
MarriageTeam LogoMarriageTeam Coach

Key Qualifications & Background:

  • Doctorate in Human & Organizational Psychology (Touro University Worldwide)
  • M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy (Touro University Worldwide)
  • B.B.A. in Business Administration (University of Phoenix)
  • 3 Years as Adjunct Instructor at George Fox University
  • 20+ Years Law Enforcement, Crisis Response & I/O Consulting
  • Federal & Local Grant Development & Management
  • WWME LA Area West Executive Leadership & Presenting Team
Kary Gregson police officer and board treasurer
Treasurer

Kary Gregson, B.S.

"Strong programs require responsible stewardship and deep community connection."

Kary Gregson earned her Bachelor's Degree from George Fox University.

Kary is a police detective in the Pacific Northwest with over 20 years of law-enforcement experience encompassing patrol, crisis response, elder-abuse investigations, and extensive federal and local grant management.

Her inspiring story of resilience and service was featured by George Fox University ('A Call to Heal'). She provides operational oversight, federal and local grant administration, and financial stewardship for BCFF.

Read Kary's Feature: 'A Call to Heal' ↗

Academic Education & Credentials:

George Fox University
George Fox UniversityB.S. Degree

Key Qualifications & Background:

  • Bachelor's Degree (George Fox University)
  • 20+ Years in Law Enforcement & Detective Division
  • Patrol, Crisis Response & Elder-Abuse Specialist
  • Federal & Local Grant Management & Administration
Loretta Ramm case manager and board secretary
Secretary

Loretta Ramm, B.S.

"Good service begins with careful listening, empathy, and dedicated case management."

Loretta Ramm earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & Mental Health Studies from George Fox University.

Loretta brings over 20 years of experience as a case manager, early childhood educator, and advocate. Her story was featured by George Fox University ('Starting as Strangers, Graduating as a Family').

Loretta ensures BCFF's administration, records, participant support, early childhood family programming, and non-profit compliance operate with precision and empathy.

Read Loretta's Feature: 'Starting as Strangers' ↗

Academic Education & Credentials:

George Fox University
George Fox UniversityB.S. Psychology

Key Qualifications & Background:

  • B.S. in Psychology & Mental Health (George Fox University)
  • 20+ Years in Case Management & Education
  • Early Childhood Education & Family Advocacy
  • Participant Advocacy & Support Coordination
  • Nonprofit Compliance & Administration

Executive Officers & Advisors

Executive Leadership & Advisory Council

Linda Martinez and Carlos smiling together
Director of Family & Spousal Resilience

Linda Martinez, B.S.

"Equipping parents and peer leads with the skills to repair their own home first creates sustainable family resilience across entire agencies."

Linda Martinez holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Services from the University of Phoenix and serves as BCFF's Director of Family & Spousal Resilience.

Linda brings a rich, diverse professional background spanning customer service and field services for local utilities, real estate, early childhood education, and extensive non-profit volunteer leadership.

A mom extraordinaire—and the one who keeps Carlos in line—Linda focuses on BCFF's Family Coaching Certification, equipping parents and peer leads to repair their own home first before coaching other families.

Academic Education & Credentials:

University of Phoenix
University of PhoenixB.S. Human Services

Marriage Coaching & Facilitation Credentials:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter LogoWWME LA Area West Exec Team
MarriageTeam LogoMarriageTeam Coach

Key Qualifications & Focus:

  • B.S. in Human Services (University of Phoenix)
  • Customer Service & Utility Field Operations
  • Licensed Real Estate & Early Childhood Education
  • Train-the-Trainer Facilitator Certification Lead
  • Family & Spousal Resilience Facilitator Trainer
  • Mom Extraordinaire & Family Advocate
Dr. Isabella Vidriales
Clinical Advisor

Dr. Isabella Vidriales, EdD, LCSW

"Effective support must understand both the person and the culture in which they serve."

Dr. Isabella Vidriales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California, Arizona, and Nevada, holding a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (Ed.D.) from Argosy University and a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from California State University, Long Beach School of Social Work.

With over 15 years of clinical psychotherapy experience, Dr. Vidriales worked as a co-response clinician alongside law enforcement, partnering directly with officers in the field during behavioral-health crises.

She brings deep cultural competence in military and first responder communities, guiding BCFF to ensure its crisis response and peer support programs remain clinically responsible, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded.

Visit Dr. Isabella's Practice: drisabellavidriales.com ↗

Academic Education & Credentials:

CSU Long Beach
CSU Long BeachM.S.W. School of Social Work

Key Qualifications & Focus:

  • Doctor of Counseling Psychology (Ed.D., Argosy University)
  • Master of Social Work (M.S.W., CSULB School of Social Work)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - CA, AZ, NV)
  • 15+ Years Clinical Psychotherapy & Trauma Care
  • Former Co-Response Law Enforcement Clinician
  • Military & First Responder Cultural Competence Specialist
Gabriel Campos
Youth Services Director

Gabriel Campos, MSW

"Supporting a family also means understanding the needs of its young people."

Gabriel Campos earned his Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work, bringing specialized social-work training supporting adolescents, teens, and frontline families.

As Youth Services Director, he helps BCFF consider the unique needs of teens and adolescents affected by family stress, public-safety careers, trauma, and recovery.

His perspective supports the development of age-appropriate services, teen engagement, and community-based youth resilience initiatives.

Academic Education & Credentials:

Cal State Los Angeles
Cal State Los AngelesM.S.W. School of Social Work

Key Qualifications & Focus:

  • Master of Social Work (M.S.W., Cal State Los Angeles School of Social Work)
  • Adolescent & Teen Resilience Specialist
  • Youth & Family Advocacy Specialist
  • Community-Based Youth Resilience Programs
  • First Responder Family Dynamics Awareness

Canine Leadership

K9 Ambassadors & Morale Officers 🐾

Martini Task-Trained Working Service K9
Director of K9 Ambassadors & Public Relations

Martini

"Task-trained to keep the team grounded, focused, and operational in any high-stress environment."

Martini is a Task-Trained Working Service K9 who provides specialized psychiatric service tasks, deep pressure therapy, grounding, and hypervigilance mitigation for first responders.

As Director of K9 Ambassadors & Public Relations, Martini leads peer debrief engagements, community outreach, and public education under ADA Title II & III guidelines.

Meet Martini's K9 Ambassador Page →

K9 Credentials & Service Role:

  • Task-Trained Working Service K9
  • ADA Title II & III Public Access Veteran
  • Deep Pressure Therapy & Grounding Specialist
  • Lead K9 Ambassador for Peer Debriefs
Kahlua Advanced Trained Emotional Support Animal
Director of Morale

Kahlua

"Bringing warmth, tail-wags, and unconditional comfort to every room — 100% housebroken and 100% social butterfly."

Kahlua is an Advanced Trained Emotional Support Animal (ESA) who completed Entry-Level Puppy, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience training.

As Director of Morale, Kahlua's joyful, social-butterfly personality brings instant relief, spousal comfort, and emotional grounding to frontline families.

Meet Kahlua's ESA Profile →

K9 Credentials & Service Role:

  • Advanced Trained Emotional Support Animal (ESA)
  • Entry-Level, Intermediate & Advanced Obedience Graduate
  • 100% Housebroken Social Butterfly
  • Spousal Comfort & Morale Director