Executive and Administrative Office

Executive Director - Lori Pendroff

Lori Pendroff, for over 30 years, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to mental health and substance abuse treatment for persons with chronic a co-occurring disorder. Lori, joined BRIDGES Inc. in the capacity of Executive Director at the beginning of 2007.  She is a driving force to positive change in the delivery of services and organizational development. Lori’s long-standing career includes serving various, underserved populations throughout nationally recognized agencies in Los Angeles County. Her management and previous direct service experiences expand across all treatment modalities including outpatient, day rehabilitation and treatment, long term and transitional residential, and homeless services, with a passion for psycho social rehabilitation. Lori earned a Master of science degree in Business Management and Leadership and her undergraduate degree is in Psychology. In addition, she has completed specialized trainings in the areas of organizational leadership and development, mental health, and substance abuse intervention.


lpendroff@bridgesrehab.org

Fiscal Director- Lynnae Hernandez

Lynnae Hernandez graduated from the University of the Americas in Puebla, Mexico, with a B.S. degree in Psychology in 1985.  After concluding her studies, she went to work in the nursing home industry and earned her Nursing Home Administrator's license in 1988. Her tenure in health care management included the role of Administrator in long-term care facilities specializing in mental health, Alzheimer’s disease, and geriatric care. Lynnae received 16 years’ experience in the non-profit sector and fund accounting while working in church management. In her 12 years with BRIDGES Inc.  Lynnae has brought extensive experience in management, mental health and accounting.

lhernandez@bridgesrehab.org

Human Resources Director- Judi Steele

Judi joined BRIDGES Inc. in 2001 after gaining ten years of valuable human relations and business management experience, in a variety of environments. Specific management and administrative skill that Judi has had an opportunity to develop over the years, include human resources management, human relations, policy and procedural protocol, and the ability to lead various complex projects. BRIDGES Inc. quickly recognized Judi’s natural abilities and knowledge, and enthusiastically promoted her to the management team, and the Human Resources Department in 2003. Judi has completed various trainings in human resources management, conflict resolution, employment law, and basic mental health including mental health first aid. Judi currently oversees all human resources functions and personnel management.


jsteele@bridgesrehab.org

Clinical Head of Services- Larisa Cazacioc

Larisa Cazacioc graduated from Pepperdine University with a master’s in clinical psychology.  She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, experienced in education and training in the field of addiction and recovery. She has extensive experience in program management, quality assurance, managing and ensuring clinical charts meet contract requirements.  Larisa has worked in the mental health /substance abuse field for thirteen years and has experience with at risk-families, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of expertise include substance abuse/addictions, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse disorders) schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, anger management and PTSD. She worked in various settings including inpatient hospitals, residential programs for severe psychological disorders, and step down IMD’s. She is trained in evidence based-practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Aggression Replacement Training (ART), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Larisa has been working in the capacity of Clinical Director at BRIDGES since 2016.


lcazacioc@bridgesrehab.org

Outreach and Event Coordinator Ana Beltran
If interested in learning more about partnering with BRIDGES please contact Outreach Coordinator Ana Beltran
abeltran@bridgesrehab.org

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Clinical Director - Shianne Torales

Shianne Torales - Clinical Director
for Project Independence                                         storales@bridgesrehab.org

Intake Coordinator- Lindsey Griffo                           lgriffo@bridgesrehab.org

Program Director and                                              
Administrator                 - Steve Dominguez            sdominguez@bridgesrehab.org        

Program Director and
Administrator                - Lisa Maher                        lmaher@bridgesrehab.org

Program Director and
Administrator                -Joanna Cervantes               jcervantes@bridgesrehab.org

FSP Program Director - Kristen Hewlett                   kmhewlett@bridgesrehab.org      

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Medical Records, Billing and Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Coordinator- Mark Rodriguez               mrodriguez@bridgesrehab.org

MIS/Billing Records Coordinator- Priscilla Gibbs               pgibbs@bridgesrehab.org

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Executive Management and Programs Support Team

Executive Assistant- Linda Gonzalez                                    lgonzalez@bridgesrehab.org

Financial Clerk- Jorge Navarro                                               jnavarro@bridgesrehab.org

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The BRIDGES Team

Our team includes many valuable professional and direct service staff working in our homes and programs everyday providing support and treatment for our clients.

These staff members include:

• Mental Health Workers
• Therapists
• Case Managers
  

BRIDGES also welcomes help from community volunteers, students and interns from various educational educational institutions. Students, interns and volunteers are provided with an opportunity to develop their therapeutic skills and gain a deeper knowledge of mental health while assisting clients in learning to manage their symptoms of mental health and providing treatment strategies for helping clients to achieve their individual goals. All of our staff, volunteers, students, and interns are invaluable to the clients we serve.