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 Board Member](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Susan-Berman-Board-Member-1-150x150.jpg)
Susan Berman, Ph.D
Co-Founder, President & CEO
![Oscar Valadez](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Oscar-Valadez-150x150.jpg)
Oscar Valadez
Chief Financial Officer
![Elena Brewer](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Elena-Brewer-2-150x150.jpg)
Elena Brewer, MBA
Executive Vice President
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
![Marc Harrington-Brent](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Marc-Harrington-Brent-2-150x150.jpg)
Marc Harrington-Brent
Vice President of Development
![Pamela Clark](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Pamela-Clark-1-150x150.jpg)
Pamela Clark, MA
Vice President of School Administration
![Steve Dorfman](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Steve-Dorfman-150x150.jpg)
Steve Dorfman
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
![Shayne Horan Shayne Horan](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Shayne-Horan-150x150.jpg)
Shayne Horan, Ed.D.
Vice President of Schools
![Ken Moon](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Ken-Moon-1-150x150.jpg)
Ken Moon
Vice President of Information Technology
![Anita Sarad](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Anita-Sarad-150x150.jpg)
Anita Sarad
Vice President of People & Culture
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
![Andi Ambartsumyan](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Andi-Ambartsumyan-150x150.jpg)
Andi Ambartsumyan
Head of School
Bridgeport Vocational Centers
![Trudy Barker](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Trudy-Barker-150x150.jpg)
Trudy Barker
Co-Head of School
Summit View West
![Elin Bradley](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Elin-Bradley-1-150x150.jpg)
Elin Bradley
Director of Therapeutic Schools & Residential Treatment
![Megan Davis](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Megan-Davis-150x150.jpg)
Megan Davis, M.Ed.
Co-Head of Schools
Summit View / STEM3
![Kalee Miller](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Kalee-Miller-150x150.jpg)
Kalee Miller
Head of School
Village Glen
![Sue Anne Kaples](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Sue-Anne-Kaples-1-150x150.jpg)
Sue Anne Kaples, M.S.Ed.
Head of Schools
Bridgeport, Sunrise, Bridgeport Voc.
![Zaldy Ramirez](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Zaldy-Ramirez-150x150.jpg)
Zaldy Ramirez, M.Ed.
Co-Head of Schools
Summit View / STEM3
![Jason-Vaske](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Jason-Vaske-150x150.jpg)
Jason Vaske
Head of School
Bridgeport Culver City
![Sheila Zaft](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Sheila-Zaft-1-150x150.jpg)
Sheila Zaft, MA
Co-Head of Schools
Summit View West
CLINICAL AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
![Lucyna Iga Gaj](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Lucyna-Iga-Gaj-1-150x150.jpg)
Lucyna Iga Gaj, LMFT
Sr. Director of Family Based Programs & Services
![Heather Humphrey](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Heather-Humphrey-150x150.jpg)
Heather Humphrey, Psy.M
Sr. Director of Adult & Vocational Services
![Vicken Kabakian](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Vicken-Kabakian-1-150x150.jpg)
Vicken Kabakian, LMFT
Sr. Director of Outpatient Programs
![Robert Kertz](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Robert-Kertz-150x150.jpg)
Robert Kretz, Psy.D.
Director of Psychology Training
![Laurie Stephens profile pic of Laurie Stephens](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Laurie-Stephens-3-150x150.jpg)
Laurie Stephens, Ph.D
Sr. Director of Autism & Clinical Services
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
![Frank Conley](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Frank-Conley-150x150.jpg)
Frank Conley
Director of Operations
![Amy Gomez](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Amy-Gomez-150x150.jpg)
Amy Gomez, CPA
Controller
![Randy Kissel](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Randy-Kissel-150x150.jpg)
Randy Kissel
Director of Facilities
![Brad Shahine](https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/Brad-Shahine-150x150.jpg)