2025 EAS Event Program - Flipping Book

Sara DeLeon, PsyD Psychologist Private Consultant

Sara DeLeon is a licensed psychologist with a specialization in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. She possesses extensive experience in community outreach initiatives, facilitating transportation, organizing excursions, managing work crews, and conducting thorough assessments. Moreover, Sara has worked closely with law enforcement and first responders during critical incidents, providing valuable insights and support. Additionally, she has conducted POST evaluations for pre employment purposes, ensuring that candidates meet the necessary qualifications for their roles.

Ricky Esquivel, MAMG Research Assistant National Center on Elder Abuse / EAGLE

Ricky Esquivel, MAMG serves as a Research Assistant for the NCEA and the Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) project. With a bachelor’s and master’s in Gerontology from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, he combines his interest in medicine with his passion for the care of older adults to spread awareness and prevent mistreatment of older adults.

Icela Estrada Assistant Branch Chief

California Department Social Services Community Care Licensing Division

Icela Estrada is the Assistant Branch Chief for the Adult and Senior Care Program at the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), specifically within the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). With more than 19 years of experience, she has committed herself to regulatory enforcement, oversight of investigations, and policy implementation aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of children, dependent adults, and the elderly in licensed care facilities. Since starting her career with CCLD in 2005, Icela has gained extensive expertise in Title 22 Regulations and Health & Safety Codes, as well as in multi-agency collaboration. She works closely with the Department of Justice Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, city and district attorneys, Adult Protective Services, and other agencies to identify and shut down unlicensed care facilities that pose risks to vulnerable populations. Icela has played a key role in strengthening enforcement strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advocating for enhanced protections for at-risk individuals. She has also led training sessions for regulatory agencies, law enforcement personnel, and community stakeholders on investigating unlicensed care facilities and best practices for facility oversight. Her passion for protecting the most vulnerable people drives her ongoing efforts in awareness, training, and community outreach.

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