Meet Our Leaders
Ganesh Acharya
CEO
Mr. Acharya has been involved in the healthcare industry for the past fifteen years. He started his career as a healthcare analyst for Arizona’s Medicaid Program, worked as a consultant for a firm that specialized in executive level strategy development for large public hospitals and health plans, and operated as a senior-level executive for General Acute Care and Acute Psychiatric Hospitals. Today Mr. Acharya sits on the Board of Directors for three healthcare companies that are attacking the Opioid epidemic in different treatment avenues. In addition, he works with clients to help them achieve their mergers and acquisition strategies and improve their operational efficiencies. Mr. Acharya holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Supply Chain Management and a Master’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a Master’s of Health Sector Management with an emphasis in Healthcare Finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Anand Manohara
COO
Mr. Manohara has worked in a hospital setting for over six years. Initially, he started in the accounting department as an analyst. Deciding to pursue a more operational based role in the hospital, Mr. Manohara was promoted to Associate Administrator. He assisted clinical and non-clinical departments with day-to-day operations and project management. As well as, working closely with the Human Resource Department to emphasize on compliance and recruitment; especially, physician recruitment. Mr. Manohara became the Chief Operations Officer for a hospital overseeing the daily operations of the hospital and its associated outpatient clinics. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management Information Systems from the University of Pacific
Roger Monzon
CFO
Mr. Monzon is a seasoned financial professional. He has extensive experience in the banking sector from working for major national financial institutions. In addition, Mr. Monzon was a Chief Financial Officer for a small hospital network in Central California, responsible for the management duties of the accounting, financial and revenue cycle departments. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science and a Master’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
Franco Song, M.D., F.A.P.A.
Chief Medical Officer and General Psychiatrist located in Bakersfield, CA
Dr. Song is a board certified psychiatrist with residency training from a UCLA program. He obtained a Masters in Clinical Research in North Carolina and managed research studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIEHS). During residency, Dr. Song was appointed chief resident, completed a clerkship at the Korea University hospital and received awards from American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training, Central California Psychiatric Society and the Korean Neuropsychiatric Association. He worked in underserved areas of Kern County prior to joining Good Samaritan Hospital and Psychiatric Wellness Center.
Medical School:
- Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
Residency Training Program:
- UCLA-Kern Psychiatry Residency Program, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA
Board Certifications:
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
Languages:
- English, Spanish, Korean, French
Michael Bowers
Vice President of Public and Government Relations
Michael T. Bowers is a seasoned public affairs executive, businessman, political director, and real estate developer with over 15 years of experience in political strategy, healthcare advocacy, and community revitalization. His work spans across the country from Capitol Hill to California’s Central Valley where he drives impactful initiatives in housing, mental health, and economic opportunity.
As Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at Centric Health, Bowers helps lead one of the largest independent healthcare organizations in the region. Centric Health now includes over 80 physicians serving a patient base of 160,000 individuals, providing comprehensive care through a growing multi-specialty group.
He is also a partner at Psychiatric Wellness Center, a leading outpatient mental health clinic that has expanded to eight locations, with its newest site launching in San Diego, California. The clinic offers a wide range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medication management, and advanced interventional treatments such as NeuroStar TMS Therapy.
Bowers is currently developing over 180 units of supportive housing, including 120 units for justice-involved individuals and 60 units of transitional housing for foster youth. He has already successfully developed over 380 units, making him a major force in affordable housing and urban revitalization in California.
His innovative work in mental healthcare was recently featured in The Washington Post, highlighting the groundbreaking psychiatric interventions led by his clinical teams.
Education: Texas Southern University Houston, TX. B.S. Political Science
Community/Collaborations: Formerly served as the Deputy District Director for Senator Andy Vidak, 14th Senate District, and Senior Field Director for Congressman David Valadao. Partnered with a multitude of educational institutions, charity fundraisers, civil and justice advocacy projects, economic development training and community engagement projects.
Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: Housing & Opportunity of Kern (Chairman of the Board), Kern Health Systems (Board of Director), (Former Planning Commissioner) City of Bakersfield. (Member) Kern Law Enforcement Foundation (Board of Director), Alzheimer’s Association (Former Board of Director), Boys of Color (Mentor), Upside Academy, Inc. (Former Board of Director), The Patricia Jean Foundation (Board of Director) and Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Board of Director)
- Bakersfield Life Magazine “Top 20 Under 40 People to Watch”
- California Teachers Association Community Leadership Award
- African American Network of Kern County Rising Star Award
- Buttonwillow Chamber and Agriculture Award
- Kern County Hispanic Chamber Community Leader Award.
- California Resource Corporation “Community Hero Award”.
- NAACP “Man Of The Year”
