Darilynn Cardona-Beiler

Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, MSSA, LCSW, has over 25 years of experience in health care, social services, and community mental health. Her career is marked by her unwavering commitment to improving holistic healthcare treatment for people, with a particular focus on integrating physical, mental, and substance use systems and treatment. As a licensed clinical social worker, she has dedicated her expertise to supporting people with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions.

In her current role, leading specialty healthcare initiatives with healthcare providers and health systems, Darilynn promotes the adoption of clinical best practices and system integration, enhancing the overall quality of healthcare delivery. She leverages evidence-based interventions and collaborative care, developing and implementing numerous integrated systems of care, substance use treatment services, homeless service programs, and permanent supportive housing developments. Before joining the Meadows Institute, Darilynn served as the Division Director of Adult Behavioral Health Systems at Integral Care, one of Texas’ local mental health authorities.

Darilynn is actively involved in various initiatives addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Her contributions include serving as an advisor to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless, being a board member of the SAFE Alliance Affordable Housing Corporation and receiving appointments from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to the Task Force on Homelessness, Organizations, Policies, and Encampments (HOPE), as well as from the Austin City Council as a Commissioner to the Downtown Commission.

Darilynn’s holds a master’s in social administration from Case Western Reserve University and an undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Puerto Rico. Darilynn lives in Austin with her husband and two daughters.