Leadership and Staff
Lisa Maher
Lisa Maher has been a member of BRIDGES team for over 20 years. She has held several positions for various programs within the agency and has served as the program director for Casitas Tranquilas for most of her 20 year tenure. Lisa recalls one of her first employment experiences outside of High School was in a medical office, as a medical biller, where she gained valuable experience in quality assurance and billing functions. She continued her education and holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from California State University.
Lisa has worked in the mental health field for over 24 years and has been fortunate to gain experiences in a variety of settings, including locked and inpatient psychiatric care facilities, as well as in several social rehabilitation facilities. She has worked with pediatric, adolescent and adult clients during her time in mental health.