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NewsVoice of San DiegoAugust 26, 2026San Diego

San Diego County behavioral health director resigns following release of misconduct records

Behavioral Health Director Nadia Privara has left her position at the county on the same day that officials released employee misconduct records. The records were made public following a lawsuit filed by the Voice of San Diego.

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Why It Matters

The departure of a department head and the release of misconduct records provide transparency regarding internal county operations and leadership accountability.

Key Facts

  • Nadia Privara is no longer the Behavioral Health Director for San Diego County.
  • The county released employee misconduct records on the same day as the director's departure.
  • The release of the records was the result of a lawsuit filed by the Voice of San Diego.
  • The records contained documentation of racist comments made by employees.

Who's Mentioned

personMonica Montgomery Steppe“County Supervisor who supported the leadership change.”personJennifer Bransford-Koons“Health and Human Services Agency executive appointed as temporary lead.”personNadia Privara“Former behavioral health director who departed the county.”locationSan Diego County“The local government body involved in the misconduct investigation and leadershi”personEbony Shelton“County Chief Administrative Officer who issued a statement on the misconduct.”organizationSan Diego County“Local government body releasing records”personLuke Bergmann“Former director who resigned in spring 2025.”organizationVoice of San Diego“News organization that sued for the release of misconduct records.”