The Help Group is grateful for its dynamic Board of Directors, leadership teams and the more than 700 talented and caring staff who create meaningful synergies – all in the service of maximizing the boundless potential for young people with special needs through a continuum of pioneering special education, therapeutic, vocational, residential and community programs.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Susan Berman, Ph.D
Co-Founder, President & CEO

Oscar Valadez
Chief Financial Officer

Elena Brewer, MBA
Executive Vice President

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Marc Harrington-Brent
Vice President of Development

Pamela Clark, MA
Vice President of School Administration

Steve Dorfman
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Shayne Horan

Shayne Horan, Ed.D.
Vice President of Schools

Ken Moon
Vice President of Information Technology

Anita Sarad
Vice President of People & Culture

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Andi Ambartsumyan
Head of School
Bridgeport Vocational Centers

Trudy Barker
Co-Head of School
Summit View West

Elin Bradley
Director of Therapeutic Schools & Residential Treatment

Megan Davis, M.Ed.
Co-Head of Schools
Summit View / STEM3

Kalee Miller
Head of School
Village Glen

Sue Anne Kaples, M.S.Ed.
Head of Schools
Bridgeport, Sunrise, Bridgeport Voc.

Zaldy Ramirez, M.Ed.
Co-Head of Schools
Summit View / STEM3

Jason Vaske
Head of School
Bridgeport Culver City

Sheila Zaft, MA
Co-Head of Schools
Summit View West

CLINICAL AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Lucyna Iga Gaj, LMFT
Sr. Director of Family Based Programs & Services

Heather Humphrey, Psy.M
Sr. Director of Adult & Vocational Services

Vicken Kabakian, LMFT
Sr. Director of Outpatient Programs

Robert Kretz, Psy.D.
Director of Psychology Training

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Laurie Stephens, Ph.D
Sr. Director of Autism & Clinical Services

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

Frank Conley
Director of Operations

Amy Gomez, CPA
Controller

Randy Kissel
Director of Facilities

Bradley Shahine
Sr. Director of Public Affairs and Special Projects