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
