RN, Director of Nursing
Tiffany Mendoza
At Headwaters Behavioral Health, Tiffany focuses on strengthening trauma-informed practices, supporting nursing teams, and ensuring adolescents receive structured, individualized care in a safe and respectful environment. She is committed to helping parents feel informed, involved, and confident that their child is supported throughout treatment.
Tiffany is a Registered Nurse with 16 years of healthcare experience in bedside nursing, nursing leadership, care coordination, and program development.
She has dedicated her career to improving patient outcomes through individualized care, compassionate leadership, strong clinical systems, and collaborative team environments, with a focus on supporting patients and families during challenging experiences.
Tiffany has worked in complex healthcare settings where clear communication, teamwork, and empathy have been essential to successful care. She is passionate about improving access to behavioral health services for youth and creating environments where patients and staff can succeed.
Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys spending time outdoors, soaking up the sunshine— preferably in the mountains—reading, and cooking for family and friends, valuing balance and connection as essential parts of overall wellness.