Tobi Zavala is the executive director of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE). AzBBHE regulates the practice of behavioral health professionals by licensing counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors. She was appointed as the executive director of AzBBHE more than ten years ago after first serving as interim executive director, deputy director, and assistant director. Her goals for AzBBHE are to maintain the safety and welfare of the public, ensure applicants and licensees are treated fairly and equitably, and monitor behavioral health and licensing trends to keep the board aligned with federal and national standards.