Team
Executive Leadership
Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC
Executive Director
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Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC, became Executive Director of PCDA in October 2024 after serving as Clinical Director (2019-2024) and previously leading the Occupational Therapy Department and Interdisciplinary Feeding Team. Julie holds a DIR-Expert certification through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) and advanced practice certification in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention from the California Board of Occupational Therapy. She is an active member of the Occupational Therapy Association of California and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
As Executive Director, Julie is dedicated to making PCDA’s operations more efficient while staying true to its mission of serving children and families. She’s passionate about helping her team grow, nurturing emerging leaders, and fostering a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Julie believes that by strengthening internal processes and empowering staff, PCDA can continue delivering the highest quality care to its clients.
Julie has always been known for her warmth and dedication, whether working directly with families or speaking at local and international conferences. Her love for building meaningful connections through joyful experiences has carried over into her leadership role, where she advocates for equitable access to services and strives to create a welcoming community where clients, families, and staff all feel a deep sense of belonging.
Departments
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Abby Valdez-Cardoza
Receptionist
(626)793-7350 ext. 0Erika Mendez
Administrative Assistant
(626) 793-7350 ext. 106Jessica Salazar
Receptionist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 0Juliet McNeil
Administrative Assistant
(626) 793-7350 ext. 105Maritza Rodriguez Vazquez
Receptionist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 0Sally Sandoval
Administrative Assistant
(626) 793-7350 ext. 113Shelley Danta
HR & Operations Manager
(626) 793-7350 ext. 124Tanya Robles
Administrative Assistant
(626) 793-7350 ext. 110Vianni Barzallo
Receptionist
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Beatrice (Betina) Shain, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
(626) 793-7350Rosemarie Becerra-Ayala, PhD
Child Development Specialist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 108 -
Elizabeth Carpentier, BA, MT-BC
Board Certified Music Therapist
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Kristine Seranio, MA, CFRE
Development Manager
(626) 793-7350 ext. 115 -
Claudia Carrillo
Billing Specialist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 101Claudia Salinas
Billing Specialist
(626) 793-7350Gin Ruh
Billing Specialist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 229Mitch Gariador
Controller and Finance Manager
(626) 793-7350 ext. 103Nicole Eftekhari
Staff Accountant
(626) 793-7350 -
Jessica Ibardolaza Hall, MA OTR/L, SWC
Licensed Occupational Therapist
(626) 793-7350Natalie Aguirre, MS, OTR/L, SWC
Licensed Occupational Therapist
(626) 793-7350NUTRITION :
Jonae Perez, MPH, RDN
Registered Dietitian
(626) 793-7350Kristen Van Rooyen, MPH, RDN
Registered Dietitian
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Jennifer Avendano, BA
Director of Group Services
(626) 793-7350 ext. 123Rosalynn Romero, MA
Program Supervisor
(626) 793-7350 ext. 111Verliz Geronimo, BA
Program Supervisor
(626) 793-7350 ext. 104DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONISTS:
Angela Bernal, BA
(626) 793-7350Charlotte Harrington, BA
(626)793-7350Chris Zhou, BS
(626) 793-7350Claire Rokey, BA
(626) 793-7350Deissi Delgado, BA
(626) 793-7350Elizabeth Ingle, BA
(626) 793-7350Emma Brown, BA
(626) 793-7350Erika Perez, BA
(626) 793-7350Heidi Pena, MA
(626) 793-7350Jeniffer Portillo, MA
(626) 793-7350Katrina Gonzalez, BA
(626) 793-7350Koreen Heier, M. Ed.
(626) 793-7350Oyuky Perez, BA
(626) 793-7350Reyhanak Shafiiha, MA
(626) 793-7350 ext. 114Ryan Tsang, BS
(626)793-7350Sara Alhadeff, BA
(626) 793-7350Sofia Acevedo, BA
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Anne Chaney, MA, MS, CCC-SLP
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(626) 793-7350Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP
Director of Therapy Services
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 102Ella Huang, MA, CCC-SLP
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(626) 793-7350Lauren Grossman, MS, CCC-SLP
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(626) 793-7350Preetha Sundareswaran, MS, CCC-SLP
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(626) 793-7350
