Crisis and Veteran Services Administrator
Mercy Care
Phoenix, Arizona
As the Crisis and Veteran Services Administrator for Mercy Care, Tenasha oversees a system that covers more than 4 million people and includes a central hotline; crisis mobile teams; urgent psychiatric centers; and respite, detox and transition facilities. An Army veteran, she works closely with local law enforcement, the Veterans Administration, hospitals, fire departments and community crisis providers to enhance ongoing collaboration and explore new opportunities to improve the system and member outcomes. Additionally, Tenasha partners with community organizations and first responders to provide training and education such as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for law enforcement.
Tenasha has worked in Arizona’s behavioral health community for more than 23 years in a variety of roles, including supervisor of three adult outpatient clinics, site administrator, case manager, clinical coordinator, and as a detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. In her current role, she works closely with child and adult populations.
Tenasha received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with a minor in Justice Studies, from Arizona State University and in 2019 earned her master's in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT