Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Innercare

Daniela Vela Hernandez serves as the Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Innercare, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving communities across Imperial and Riverside Counties in California. In this role, she oversees the design and implementation of behavioral health integration within primary care, leading initiatives that expand access, enhance care coordination, and strengthen the quality of whole-person care.

With a background as a licensed clinician and seasoned program leader, Daniela brings extensive experience in clinical training, workforce development, and systems design for integrated behavioral health programs. Her work centers on building sustainable, team-based models of care that empower providers, improve patient outcomes, and promote equity across diverse communities.

As part of CFHA’s Technical Assistance team, Daniela supports health centers nationwide in advancing behavioral health integration, developing evidence-informed workflows, and fostering clinical excellence across multidisciplinary teams.