Administration, Faculty & Staff-work

Barbara Firestone, PhD

Susan Berman, PhD
Chief Operating Officer
The administration, faculty and staff of The Help Group comprise more than 850 professionals with a heartfelt commitment to helping children with special needs experience achievement and success.
Our multidisciplinary expertise includes program development and administration, special education, clinical psychology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, nursing, adaptive physical education, professional training, and research. This depth of experience and knowledge enables The Help Group to offer a wide range of educational and therapeutic programs of the highest quality.

Tom Komp, LCSW
Sr. Vice President

Michael Love
Sr. Vice President of Finance

Jason Bolton, PsyD
Vice President of Admissions and External Relations

Elena Brewer, MBA
Vice President of Programs

Diane Flannery, PhD
Vice President of Strategy and Programs

Oscar Valadez
Vice President of Strategy and Operations
Ken Moon
Senior Vice President of Information Technology

Priscilla Barajas, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Psychology Training

Keri Borzello, MA, MS
Head of School, Summit View

Elin Bradley
Director of Therapeutic Schools and Residential Treatment

Pamela Clark, MA
Director of Autism Schools

Ellis Crasnow, PhD
Director, STEM³ Academy and STEM Education

Lucyna Iga Gaj, LMFT
Sr Director, Intensive Family Programs

Stephanie Kerfoot, PsyD
Senior Director of Clinical and Behavioral Services

Claudia L. Kernan, Ph.D.
Director, The Help Group/UCLA Neuropsychology Program

Edna Ramos, BSC
Corporate Controller

Bradley Shahine
Director of Public Affairs

Laurie Stephens, PhD
Director of Program Development

Debby Webb, MSW
Senior Executive Administrator
