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Julie Casto KootJulie Casto Koot (Chief Financial Officer/Business Manager) began her employment at TCTI in 1990, where her duties were assisting the pre-hire psychological testing department as well as other various duties. From 1992 until 2000, she held the position of Psychological Testing Coordinator where she set up department profiles for executive evaluations. Because of Julie’s financial planning aptitude, she was moved to a more administrative position in 2004 where she assists the Director with business decisions and supervises the administrative staff. Julie handles all of the accounting/financial details for The Counseling Team International. She has been trained and is certified in Verbal Judo and Peer Support. She also received training from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) in Stress, Trauma and Coping in Emergency Service Professions. She was instrumental in the coordination of disasters such as the Northridge Earthquakes, Hurricane Andrew, Columbine School Shooting, the Waco ATF incident, the Oklahoma City Bombing. She also ran The Counseling Team Intentional command post for the Big Bear Man Hunt Death of Detective Mackay and Officer Crain. Julie is the co-coordinator for the annual Public Safety Peer Support Association (PSPSA) conference. Contact Julie at jkoot@thecounselingteam.com.
Brenda HulseyBrenda Hulsey (Executive Secretary to the Director) assists our Director in all aspects of her routine and works with our Marketing Research Department handling the scheduling of events and keeping the marketing department Director well informed. She also coordinates requests from our Organizational Development Team and has been a great success in keeping the team well organized and running smoothly. Brenda is certified as a Peer Supporter in 2001 and also attended a Critical Incident Stress Management course in October of 2001. She was also a coordinator in organizing a mental health team to provide assistance for the victims of the Southern California Firestorm in 2003. She also assisted with The Counseling Team International’s command post for the Big Bear Man Hunt Death of Detective MacKay and Officer Crain. Brenda is the coordinator for the annual Public Safety Peer Support Association (PSPSA) conference. Contact Brenda at bhulsey@thecounselingteam.com.

Steve DiazSteve Diaz is a recently retired Battalion Chief with a 30-year career in the fire service. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service, City of Banning Fire Department, and CalFire respectively. His assignments ranged from being on an engine crew, helicopter crew, and being in the training division. He also was in planning and engineering, camp crew, and fire marshal. More recently, he was the coordinator of the Peer Support Program in the Employee Support Services section of CalFire. Steve’s passion is providing behavioral health options to public safety. Providing a safe place and coming alongside of those that have been impacted by the job. His focus includes critical incident stress management, behavioral health and wellness programs, substance abuse options and fire chaplaincy. Steve has an Associate of Science degree in fire technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He is also certified and trained by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Steve is TCTI’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Public Safety Program Manager.

Jeneane Quist MohsinJeneane Quist Mohsin (Training Supervisor) joined TCTI in 2015. Jeneane recently graduated from UC Riverside with a bachelor’s degree in Administrative/Economic studies. At TCTI, she coordinates training courses and conferences, creates multi-media presentations, assists the coordination of the Public Safety Peer Support Association, maintains and updates course certifications (POST, STC, ESMA/ICEMA, etc.). Her other duties include maintaining our Public Safety / Peer Support / First Responder Coach App, as well as our social media pages.
Sidnie Moore (Pre-Employment Psychological Testing Proctor), joined The Counseling Team International in 2018. She brings 24-years of experience in law enforcement pre-employment testing and a professional career with U.S. Customs and the Department of Justice. Sidnie administers the psychological testing in TCTI’s San Diego region and supports and assists the Psychological Testing Coordinator.
Rachel NemethRachel Nemeth joined The Counseling Team International in 2018. She is the front desk receptionist at TCTI’s Headquarters in San Bernardino and enjoys greeting our clients. She is one of the first people that you will see upon arrival. Rachel is always available to answer your questions and prides herself on providing the highest level of customer service possible. Whether it is at the front desk greeting clients or assisting clients with questions, she always makes herself available. Rachel loves taking on new responsibilities and enjoys working with her co-workers and clients.
Melinda PasleyMelinda Pasley (Administrative Assistant) joined The Counseling Team International in 2016 to assist with a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Chief Financial Officer/Business Manager including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; ensures the CFO’s schedule is followed providing a “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the CFO’s time in the office; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings. Melinda has over 10 years of administrative experience with a strong background in health and benefits. Her job duties have been expanded to cover the managed care and network development for of our Mental Health Professionals.
Serena MoranSerena Moran joined TCTI in 2021. She is currently attending Crafton Hills College pursing her Associates Degree. As TCTI’s Scheduling Secretary, she organizes the workflow and appointments by reading and routing correspondence, collecting customer information, and managing assignments. Contact Serena at smoran@thecounselingteam.com.
Arthur PerezArthur Perez (Training Coordinator) joined TCTI in 2021. Arthur graduated from California State University, San Bernardino with his BA in Mathematics as well as Management. He currently assists the Training Department with coordinating and preparing a variety of training courses for local and out-of-town agencies.
Joshua BojorquezJoshua Bojorquez (Training Assistant & Testing Coordinator) joined The Counseling Team International in August of 2021. He currently assists the Training Department with coordinating orientations & courses for a variety of local departments. He also assists the Training Supervisor with all aspects of her routine. Joshua helps the Testing Department with Administering & Pre-Employment Psychological Testing. His other duties involve handling applicant appointments and backgrounds. Contact Joshua at Jbojorquez@thecounselingteam.com
Stephanie CortesStephanie Cortes (Testing Coordinator) joined TCTI in 2021. Stephanie comes from a law enforcement background. She’s in charge of all testing involving pre-employment psychological testing. She coordinates and communicates with more than 80 departments and agencies served by TCTI. Her other duties include handling applicant appointment schedules, backgrounds, reports, and billings. She currently works in the San Bernardino office. Contact Stephanie at scortes@thecounselingteam.com
Judy Preciado joined The Counseling Team International in 2021 as a part-time employee. Her duties are to assist the Administrative Assistant with billing, filing, payroll, and miscellaneous projects. Prior to retiring four years ago, Judy worked 32 years for the County of San Bernardino. Contact Judy at jpreciado@thecounselingteam.com

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