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.

Leadership Team

Anne Davis, MS, CCC/SLP
Director of Therapy Services
(626) 793-7350 ext. 102

Jennifer Avendano, BA
Director of Group Services
(626) 793-7350 ext. 123

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

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

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

Program Leads

Reyhanak Shafiiha-Taylor, MA
Floortime Services
Program Lead
(626) 793-7350 ext. 114

Natalie Aguirre, MS, OTR/L, SWC
OT, Feeding, Nutrition, and Young Adults
Licensed Occupational Therapist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 125

Preetha Sundareswaran, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Speech and Language Therapy
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(626) 793-7350 ext. 126

Erika Perez, BA
Social Skills Group
Program Supervisor
(626) 793-7350 ext. 112

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

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

Departments

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


    ADMINISTRATION:

    Erika Mendez
    BB, SEDI, DBC, Music Therapy, Music Lessons
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 106

    Juliet McNeil
    Speech, Occupational Therapy, Feeding, Nutrition
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 105

    Sally Sandoval
    Teen Club, Young Adults
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 113

    Tanya Robles
    Social Skills (Individual and Group)
    Administrative Assistant
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 110


    RECEPTION:
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 0

    Abby Valdez-Cardoza

    Jessica Salazar

    Joanna Mandujano

    Maritza Rodriguez Vazquez

  • Beatrice (Betina) Shain, MA, LMFT
    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

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

  • Elizabeth Carpentier, BA, MT-BC
    Board Certified Music Therapist

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

  • Jennifer Avendano, BA
    Director of Group Services
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 123

    Erika Perez, BA
    Program Supervisor
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 112

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

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


    DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONISTS:

    Angela Bernal, BA

    Chris Zhou, BS

    Claire Rokey, BA

    Deissi Delgado, BA

    Elizabeth Ingle, BA

    Emma Brown, BA

    Heidi Pena, MA

    Jeniffer Portillo, MA

    Katrina Gonzalez, BA

    Koreen Heier, M. Ed.

    Madeleine Ours, BA

    Mando Simental, MA

    Nancy Hernandez, BS

    Nicholas Strong, BS

    Oyuky Perez, BA

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

    Sam Hendrian, BS

    Sara Alhadeff, BA

    Sofia Acevedo, BA

    Sydney Abundo, BS

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

    Claudia Salinas
    Billing Specialist

    Gin Ruh
    Billing Specialist

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

    Nicole Eftekhari
    Staff Accountant

  • Jessica Ibardolaza Hall, MA OTR/L, SWC
    Licensed Occupational Therapist

    Natalie Aguirre, MS, OTR/L, SWC
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 125


    NUTRITION:

    Jonae Perez, MPH, RDN
    Registered Dietitian

    Kristen Van Rooyen, MPH, RDN
    Registered Dietitian

  • Anne Chaney, MA, MS, CCC-SLP
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

    Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP
    Director of Therapy Services
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 102

    Lauren Grossman, MS, CCC-SLP
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

    Preetha Sundareswaran, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
    Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    (626) 793-7350 ext. 126

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