Meet The Team

UCLA has been a leader in TMS treatment since the founding of our program 10 years ago. Our team of faculty experts, led by Andrew Leuchter, MD, are board-certified psychiatrists with specialized training in TMS as well as mood, anxiety, and other disorders occurring from childhood through late life. As part of the Semel Institute, we are pioneers in research on TMS and other forms of neuromodulation, ensuring that patients receive the latest and most advanced treatment available.

Physicians

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Andrew Leuchter, MD - Medical Director (Westwood), TMS Clinical and Research Service

Andrew Leuchter, MD

 

David Krantz, MD, PhD

David Krantz, MD, PhD

 

Aaron Slan, MD

Aaron Slan, MD

 

Margaret Distler, MD

Margaret Distler, MD

 

Walter Dunn MD, PhD

Walter Dunn MD, PhD

 

Evan Einstein, MD, MPH

Evan Einstein, MD, MPH

 

Nathaniel Ginder MD, PhD

Nathaniel Ginder, MD, PhD

 

Jason Jalil MD

Jason Jalil, MD

 

Ralph Koek, MD

Ralph Koek, MD

 

Hanadi Oughli, MD

Hanadi Oughli, MD

 

Thomas Strouse, MD

Thomas Strouse, MD

 

Scott Wilke MD, PhD

Scott Wilke, MD, PhD

 

Clinical Staff

Jola Leskinen

Jola Leskinen Clinical Operations Manager

Jola received her Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State University, where she majored in Exercise Physiology. She has previously worked in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, where she first developed an interest in the biological processes underlying mood disorders. In her free time, Jola enjoys traveling and gardening, as well as aerial silks, trapeze and lyra.

Kristine Reina

Kristine Reina, ASW Lead Care Manager

Kristine received her Master of Science from Columbia University School of Social Work and is currently working toward Licensure for clinical practice in California. Through practice and advocacy, she hopes to both improve the accessibility of mental health treatment and reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. In her free time, she enjoys the beach and spending time with family.

Victoria Lattimer-Robins

Victoria Lattimer-Robins Care Manager

Victoria is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social work and has extensive experience working in the healthcare field. UCLA TMS has been a great opportunity for her to help with patients who struggle with mental health and providing a positive impact on their lives. Outside of work, she loves to dance, going to church, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Areana Contreras

Areana Contreras Care Manager

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Stephanie Inzunza

Stephanie Inzunza Care Manager

Bio coming soon…

Lauren Rivas

Lauren Rivas Care Manager

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Sam Jaureguizar

Samantha Jaureguizar Clinical Intake Coordinator

Sam is pursuing her education in health administration and is passionate about the mental health field. She loves helping patients and building positive connections with them. Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her 3 German Shepherds and 2 cats.

Rogine Quiozon

Rogine Quiozon Care Manager

Rogine attended California State University, Los Angeles, where she received her B.A. in Psychology. She has always had an interest in mental health care and a passion for helping others. Rogine enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

TMS Technicians

Josh DeWolff

Josh DeWolff TMS Technician

Josh graduated from UC Santa Cruz where he got his Bachelor’s in Human Biology. After working as an EMT for 2 and a half years, he joined the clinic to continue helping patients and advocating for mental health. In his free time, Josh enjoys, cooking, hiking, and camping.

Griffin Bohman

Griffin Bohman TMS Technician

Griffin Bohman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Statistics from California State University, Monterey Bay in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he gained hands-on experience in several neuroscience and biological research labs. Following graduation, Griffin returned to his hometown of Los Angeles to join the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) team at UCLA—a role that aligns closely with his passion for advancing mental health care. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active through exercise, playing chess, and reading.

Melanie Havivy

Melanie Havivy TMS Technician

Melanie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA in 2024. She plans to go back to school for a Master’s or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology to pursue her long-term goal of being a clinical therapist to help others work through mental health issues. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys film, trying new restaurants, and collecting photos of cute animals.

Sloan Charles

Sloan Charles TMS Technician

Sloan received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stanford University. Before TMS, she worked in a clinical sleep lab, examining the effect of insomnia treatment on depressive symptoms. Sloan plans pursue a higher degree in clinical psychology. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, swimming at the beach, and watching movies with friends and family.

Research Staff

Doan Ngo

Doan Ngo Research Manager

Doan attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience. During her undergraduate years, her interests were neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Prior to joining the Neuromodulation division, she worked as a behavioral therapist for children and adolescents with autism, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. There, she discovered her passion in helping people realize their potential. She is drawn to psychiatry, especially neuromodulation, because of her interest in neuroscience and her drive to help others cope with mental illnesses. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Juliana Corlier

Juliana Corlier, PhD Project Scientist

Dr. Corlier is an Assistant Project Scientist at the UCLA Neuromodulation Division. She is interested in the mechanisms of action or rTMS, the effects on brain network function induced through successful treatment for Major Depressive Disorder and the development of electroencephalographic (EEG) biomarkers for clinical outcome prediction. Dr. Corlier applies advanced quantitative methods to clinical and multimodal imaging data such as machine learning, graph theory and other modern statistical approaches. Her current projects include the individualization of rTMS treatment, development of novel stimulation strategies for comorbid depression and pain. Her other interests include the use of closed-loop, real-time rTMS and the investigation of other neuromodulation modalities such as transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) or deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Thomas Valles

Thomas Valles Programmer/Analyst

Thomas received his Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics from UCSD his Bachelor of Science in applied math from UCLA. He is passionate about helping others and hopes to use his background in mathematics and computing to improve the quality of life of those struggling with mental health. In the lab, Thomas uses data to optimize TMS treatment parameters and gain a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms that make TMS effective. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, practicing piano, and speed solving Rubik’s Cubes.

Administrative Staff

Lydia Nguyen

Lydia Nguyen Reimbursement Manager

Lydia received her bachelor of science degree in Mathematics at UCLA and her MBA at Arizona State University. She seeks to perfect the optimization of business operations with an emphasis on healthcare administration and prioritizing patient needs.