Clark Sabo

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, attended medical school at the University of Calcutta in India. He then attended graduate school at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, where he was awarded a “National Institute/Center for Disease Control Competitive Traineeship”. His research thesis focused on impact of substance abuse. He graduated from the School of Public Health in 1987 with a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Dr. Jain served a three-year residency in Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He followed that by obtaining further specialty training, by undergoing a two-year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Jain completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Research Psychiatry at the University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute, in Houston. He was awarded the “National Research Service Award” for the support of this postdoctoral fellowship.

Desiree Matthews, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and the founder of Different Mental Health Program, a multi-state telepsychiatry practice providing integrative, patient-centered psychiatric care. Her clinical work centers on the evaluation and treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, and the identification and management of drug-induced movement disorders.

Ms. Matthews is particularly interested in early intervention and longitudinal treatment planning for serious mental illness, with an emphasis on functional recovery and relapse prevention. Her professional interests include long-acting injectable antipsychotics, emerging pharmacologic treatments, and the responsible use of telehealth to expand access while maintaining high standards of care. In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively involved in clinician education and regularly presents on psychiatric treatment planning, practice sustainability, and navigating the evolving mental health care landscape.

Clark Sabo is a retired United States Marine Corps veteran, advocate, and community leader based in the Cincinnati area. After his military service, Clark continued his commitment to serving others through veterans advocacy, public policy work, and local civic engagement. His work focuses on improving access to mental health support, strengthening crisis response systems, and ensuring that veterans, service members, and their families are heard by the people shaping policy.

Clark has testified before the Ohio Senate Health Committee on the importance of 988 and crisis response, drawing from lived experience and a deep understanding of the challenges many veterans face after service. He continues to advocate at the state and federal levels for policies that improve care, expand support, and create more responsive systems for those in need.

In his community, Clark is passionate about bringing people together, building stronger neighborhoods, and creating spaces where honest conversation can lead to meaningful change. He approaches advocacy with humility, purpose, and a belief that the most effective solutions come from listening to the people directly affected.

Whether speaking with lawmakers, organizing community conversations, or supporting fellow veterans, Clark brings a steady, mission-driven approach rooted in service, resilience, and a commitment to making life better for others.