Team

Executive Leadership

Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC

Executive Director

  • 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

  • Abby Valdez-Cardoza
    Receptionist
    (626)793-7350 ext. 0

    Erika Mendez
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 106

    Jessica Salazar
    Receptionist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 0

    Juliet McNeil
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 105

    Sally Sandoval
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 113

    Shelley Danta
    HR & Operations Manager
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 124

    Tanya Robles
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 110

    Vianni Barzallo
    Receptionist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 0

  • Beatrice (Betina) Shain, MA, LMFT
    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
    (626) 793-7350

    Rosemarie Becerra-Ayala, PhD
    Child Development Specialist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 108

  • Elizabeth Carpentier, BA, MT-BC
    Board Certified Music Therapist
    (626) 793-7350

    Juliana Frias, BA, MT-BC
    Department Head
    Board Certified Music Therapist
    (626) 793-7350

  • Kristine Seranio, MA, CFRE
    Development Manager
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 115

  • Claudia Carrillo
    Billing Specialist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 101

    Claudia Salinas
    Billing Specialist
    (626) 793-7350

    Gin Ruh
    Billing Specialist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 229

    Mitch Gariador
    Controller and Finance Manager
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 103

    Nicole Eftekhari
    Staff Accountant
    (626) 793-7350

  • Jessica Ibardolaza Hall, MA OTR/L, SWC
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    (626) 793-7350

    Natalie Aguirre, MS, OTR/L, SWC
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    (626) 793-7350

    NUTRITION :

    Jonae Perez, MPH, RDN
    Registered Dietitian
    (626) 793-7350

    Kristen Van Rooyen, MPH, RDN
    Registered Dietitian
    (626) 793-7350

  • Jennifer Avendano, BA
    Department Head
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 123

    Rosalynn Romero, MA
    Program Supervisor
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 111

    Verliz Geronimo, BA
    Program Supervisor
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 104

    DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONISTS:

    Alison Siebels, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Angela Bernal, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Charlotte Harrington, BA
    (626)793-7350

    Christine Lee, MSW
    (626)793-7350

    Claire Rokey, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Deissi Delgado, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Elizabeth Ingle, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Emma Brown, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Erika Perez, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Jeniffer Portillo, MA
    (626) 793-7350

    Katrina Gonzalez, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Koreen Heier, M. Ed.
    (626) 793-7350

    Oyuky Perez, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Reyhanak Shafiiha, MA
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 114

    Ryan Tsang, BS
    (626)793-7350

    Sara Alhadeff, BA
    (626) 793-7350

    Sofia Acevedo, BA
    (626)793-7350

  • Anne Chaney, MA, MS, CCC-SLP
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350

    Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP
    Department Head
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 102

    Ella Huang, MA, CCC-SLP
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350

    Lauren Grossman, MS, CCC-SLP
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350

    Preetha Sundareswaran, MS, CCC-SLP
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350

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