MARICELA GRAY
Executive Director
Maricela was appointed Executive Director of House of Hope in February of 2019. Gray began working for House of Hope in 2005 as an intern in the administration office. She was promoted to Office Administrator and Assistant to the Executive Director. Human Resources was developed under her leadership after Medi-Cal funding provided the means for staffing expansion. Her prior background includes experience as a former client of House of Hope, giving her an insight and fellowship with the women of House of Hope that is an important contributor to her leadership.
DR. RICHARD MERRICK, MD, ABAM, DFASAM
Medical Director
Dr. Merrick provides oversite as our Medical Director. Dr. Merrick was employed by a major Medical Center in Southern California for over 40 years; during his tenure he served as Physician-in-Charge and Chief of the Chemical Dependency Recovery Program. Dr. Merrick has recently been named a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine and is a Distinguished Fellow in the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
BARBARA BISHOP, LMFT
Clinical Director of Programs
Barbara Bishop, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#LMFT 38391). Barbara provides individual counseling, facilitates a weekly dream group and is in charge of the Family Therapy group. Prior to joining House of Hope, Barbara worked as a therapist in private practice as well as another drug rehabilitation program. Barbara taught at Marymount College; holding a PhD in English and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.
GINA VILLEGAS
Accountant
Gina Villegas has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. Gina holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management with a Minor in Business Management and Computer Studies certificate from the University of Maryland along with a certificate in Journalism Editing from the University of California at Berkeley.
BECKY SENTER
Director of Outpatient
Becky Senter has 11 years experience providing addiction treatment services for women. Becky is a certified CATCIII and holds a degree in Human Services and a certificate in Alcohol and Drug studies from CSUDH.
KELLY FRIDAY
Interim Director of Residential
Kelly Friday has over 15 years of experience providing addiction treatment services for women. Kelly is a certified CATC-I and holds a certificate in Human Services and Alcohol and Drug studies from LBCC.
CLAUDIA MURILLO
Chief of Operations and Compliance Officer
Claudia Murillo serves as the Chief of Operations and Compliance Officer for House of Hope. Claudia has been in the alcohol and drug counseling profession since 2008. She is certified as a CADC-II (#A011540315) with CCAPP and has worked as a Program Coordinator of Drug Court, Domestic Violence, and Intensive Outpatient Programs.
CLINICAL STAFF
Stephanie Brown
Consuelo Cantu
Heather D’Angelo
Brissa Giron
Stephanie Guzman
Lori Kroeker
Adrienne Peralta
Tricia Pickett
Adara Reyes
Valarie Robinson
Rochelle Smith
SUPPORT STAFF
Christine Bejarano
Sherry Cornelius
Christina Ramirez
Bernadette Robles
Ruby Quarterman
Leah Willis
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Gavina Jimenez
Nichole Garner
Ana Nava
