Wendy Oda, Founder, Executive Director

For many years, Wendy fought her own harrowing battle with drugs and alcohol. She finally got clean in 1991 and has maintained long-term recovery by working a 12-Step program with a sponsor and carrying the message of recovery to other women. For the past 12 years, Wendy has taken 12-step meetings into a California state prison for women, where inmates are hungry to learn about a new way of life. Up until recently, Wendy worked as a human resources professional for a large corporation where she directed the care and treatment of injured workers in the entertainment industry with the goal of helping them get back to health using as few drugs as possible. For almost 2 decades, Wendy's passion has been working with women who want to get and stay clean, offering her experience, strength, and hope. Wendy offers daily support and guidance to residents and their families.

Jeannie Rivera, Manager

Jeannie found her way into recovery through a treatment facility in 1998. She maintains her recovery through a 12-step program, working with a sponsor, and being of service wherever there is a need. After returning to school, she’s worked in the medical field where she has enriched the lives of others with a supportive and nurturing hand. She has a core belief in giving back what was given to her and has a passion for helping other women find freedom from active addiction.  Jeannie is currently enrolled in school to pursue her own dream of becoming a Certified Drug and Alcohol counselor.