Bobbi Tschirgi, has served as Executive Director of the House of Hope since 2004 and prior to that, served as the President of House of Hope's Board of Directors. Ms. Tschirgi stays involved with the day-to-day lives of the women by leading a weekly spirituality class.
Ms. Tschirgi was educated in psychology and medical illustration and was the owner of a manufacturing business for over 25 years. |
Angela Degenhardt, MFT, is our Clinical Supervisor and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#28363). Prior to that, Ms. Degenhardt served as the House of Hope Program Director. Currently, Ms. Degenhardt facilitates a client enrichment course and advises the professional staff on program-related issues. |
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Maricela Villalobos, is the Office Administrator and a House of Hope graduate. Ms. Villalobos has extensive experience as an accounting specialist and is an expert user of Microsoft Business Software. Ms. Villalobos is responsible for bookkeeping activities, property management, contract billing, administrative support as well as handling donor communications. |
Myrra Alo, has served as Program Director of the House of Hope since 2003 and is a CAADE certified counselor (#112518) and holds a certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies from CSUDH. Ms Alo facilitates five groups per week, focusing on structure, unity, powerlessness/unmanageability, and family group counseling. Additionally, Ms. Alo oversees initial assessment of admission, as well as overseeing all sober living and independent living residents. |
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Heather Edney is the Director of Business Development at the House of Hope. With her extensive knowledge of parallel marketing tracks ranging from referral network marketing to overall branding strategies, Ms. Edney helps drive the organization's mission in order to assure the lasting impact of its groundbreaking approach to addiction care. |
Aaronya Lee is a CAADE certified counselor (#051194) and holds a certificate in Chemical Dependency as well as a degree in Human Services. Ms. Lee currently attends the University of Phoenix with the goal of obtaining her LCSW. Ms. Lee provides individual and group counseling sessions and facilitates classes in Relapse Prevention, Boundaries, and 12-step principles. |
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Valarie Robinson assists the Executive Director and Office Administrator. Ms. Robinson also fields all Intake calls. |
Kelly Friday is the Program Assistant and Sober Living Manager. Ms. Friday is a current registered member of CAADE, and has career certificates in chemical dependency and alcohol and drug studies. Ms. Friday is currently attending Long Beach College and majoring in Human Services. |
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Glenn Major is the Finance Consultant for the House of Hope. Mr. Major has over 40 years experience in all levels of management, finance and accounting in Public Accounting, major public corporations, non-profits and international business. |
 Jim Morrow, is a registered Addiction Specialist, and serves as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for the House of Hope. Jim does both one-on-one sessions as well as leading groups ranging from Grief and Loss to Domestic Violence. |
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Kimie Clyne serves as a Weekend Staff Support and Volunteer and is a proud House of Hope graduate. |
Ernie Astwood is the Night Manager and a proud House of Hope graduate. Ms. Astwood ensures that the clients have the nurturing and supportive environment they need for recovery and personal growth. |
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Miguel Correa provides maintenance services for the House of Hope Residential Program and Sober Living facilities. |
Carmen Magallon is a Sober Living Manager and Weekday Manager and a proud House of Hope Graduate. |
