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biographies

William “Eddie” Brown, MSW, LCSW Clinical Therapist II Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health

W. Edward Brown earned a BA in history and philosophy from Boston College and received his MSW from Loyola University Chicago in 2012. Since obtaining his MSW, Eddie has worked in various settings, including schools, Adult Protective Services, forensic mental health in jails, and at the Riverside New Life Clinic. Eddie has been with the County of Riverside since

2015. At the outpatient clinic, he provides therapy for people with severe mental illness. Additionally, Eddie created and facilitates groups on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, grief and loss, anger management, and conflict resolution. The Riverside New Life Clinic is part of the RUHS Behavioral Health – Forensic Mental Health division. It serves adult consumers on probation and parole. One of the primary goals of the New Life program is to assist consumers in healing from their past and reintegrating into society.

Victor Cardona, MBA, CFE, CAMS, CFCS Senior Vice President, BSA O Golden State Bank

Victor Cardona is the Senior Vice President and BSA Officer at Golden State Bank in Los Angeles, CA. He has been in the banking industry since 2004 and has specialized in Anti-Financial Crime compliance since 2005. Additionally, Victor is an Adjunct Professor at Cal Poly Pomona, where he teaches forensic accounting. He has also served on the Executive Board of the ACAMS

Southern California Chapter and was honored as the 2022 ACAMS Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Professional of the Year. Currently, Victor holds the position of Director of Public-Private Partnerships with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inland Empire Chapter.Inspector Gentiluomo wants victims to know that there is no shame in having been scammed and wants every individual to report when they have been. You never know when your information might contain the missing piece law enforcement needs to solve a case.

Adrienne Claytor, LCSW Mental Health Specialist SCAN / Independence at Home

Adrienne Claytor is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Independence at Home, where she skillfully conducts both individual and group psychotherapy sessions. With a wealth of experience, she has worked tirelessly to support older adults, adults, and families, employing a diverse array of evidence-based practice models. Her approach is characterized by empathy and insight, helping clients navigate their challenges and uncover pathways to healing and personal growth.

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