Background
Chavez, Nelba R. was born on March 9, 1940.
State and federal agency administrator
Chavez, Nelba R. was born on March 9, 1940.
Bachelor in Sociology and Psychology, University Arizona. Master of Social Work, University of California at Los Angeles. Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, University Denver.
Student senior executive program in state and local government, Harvard University.
From therapist to executive director, Chief Executive Officer, chief operating officer La Frontera Center, Tuscon, 1971-1989. Principal Chavez and Associates, 1989-1991. Director juvenile probation services City and County of San Francisco, 1991-1994.
Administrator Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department Health and Human Services, Washington, 1994-2000. Deputy director Arizona Rehabilitation Services Department Economic Security, Phoenix, since 2003. Board directors national coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Service Organs.
Member United States Senate Hispanic Advisory Committee, President National Council on Handicapped, White House Prevention Committee on Drug-Free American.
Member Tucson Mayor's Task Force on Children.