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From:Clerk of the Board
To:Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod;
Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; Little, Melissa; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth; Rowe, Tiffany; Kennelly, Scott
Cc:Nuzum, Danielle; Mutony, Heather
Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Rebuilding Lives: Local Innovation in Mental Health & Housing Education
Date:Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:15:26 AM
Please see Board Correspondence -
From: Micki Archuleta <micki@dolphinvoyager.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 1:56 AM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Re: Rebuilding Lives: Local Innovation in Mental Health & Housing Education
Subject: Follow-Up: Aligning with Community-Driven, Evidence-Based Solutions
I am following up on my previous letter to respectfully share a broader
perspective that is now reaching wider audiences.
Across the nation, counties are facing a critical decision: continue to invest
in status-quo programs, or partner with community-led, evidence-based
solutions that center real outcomes.
Rebuilding Lives is a free, research-grounded model designed to address
housing insecurity, behavioral health advocacy, and civic education and is
adaptable for continuation schools, nonprofits, and local initiatives.
As federal and state funding increasingly prioritize measurable outcomes
and community engagement, counties that align with these principles will be
best positioned for success.
I encourage your county to consider partnering with initiatives like Rebuilding
Lives.
Thank you for your leadership and your continued service to our
communities.
Sincerely,
Micki Archuleta, PhD, MA, MEd (2025)
Dolphin Voyager, LLC
dolphinvoyager.com | dolphinvoyageracademic.com
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On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM Micki Archuleta <micki@dolphinvoyager.com> wrote:
Dear Members of the Board,
My name is Micki Archuleta, PhD, MA, MEd (2025). I am a part-time faculty member at
Modesto Junior College and the founder of Dolphin Voyager, LLC. As a native resident of
Merced County, I am committed to advancing local innovation that addresses the
intersection of mental health, homelessness, and community engagement.
To that end, I have developed Rebuilding Lives, an educational video game and research-
based instructional module currently in use with my students. The game presents youth with
choices and scenarios that mirror real-world challenges in housing, mental health access,
and system navigation. It is supported by post-game surveys to evaluate impact and foster
measurable outcomes.
A proposal for a broader Community Advocacy and Resource Center has been submitted to
the Merced Community Foundation and is included here for your review. My hope is that
Butte County can continue to lead by example in finding holistic, educationally grounded
ways to address the overlapping issues of wellness, housing, and civic participation.
I would be honored to present Rebuilding Lives to your board or designated staff and
explore potential avenues for support or strategic alignment.
Sincerely,
Micki Archuleta
Founder, Dolphin Voyager, LLC
Part-Time Faculty, Modesto Junior College
209-489-7356
✉️ micki@dolphinvoyager.com
dolphinvoyager.com | dolphinvoyageracademic.com