CADTP’s Leadership
The California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) thrives under the guidance of a dedicated leadership team committed to excellence in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and DUI program services.
This leadership encompasses a professional staff, a Certification Board, and a Board of Directors, each playing a pivotal role in advancing CADTP’s mission. Together, the staff, Certification Board, and Board of Directors embody CADTP’s dedication to leadership, collaboration, and the continuous improvement of DUI treatment services in California. Learn more about CADTP here: About CADTP
Professional Staff
At the core of CADTP’s daily operations is a skilled staff led by Executive Director Barbara Aday-Garcia. This team includes credentialing specialists, administrative assistants, outreach coordinators, and registrant liaisons who ensure efficient certification processes. This team of professionals provide support to counselors and programs, and maintain the organization’s high standards of service.
Certification Board
The CADTP Certification Board is responsible for overseeing the certification process of SUD counselors. Comprising professionals from diverse backgrounds, the board ensures that certification standards are met and maintained, contributing to the quality and credibility of the counseling profession. Their work supports CADTP’s commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice.
Board of Directors
CADTP’s Board of Directors provides strategic direction and governance for the organization. Representing a broad spectrum of expertise in DUI program and SUD treatment, the board collaborates with stakeholders to advocate for effective policies and practices. Their leadership ensures that CADTP remains responsive to the evolving needs of the field while promoting public safety through effective treatment programs.
CADTP Administration and Certification Specialists
Barbara Aday-Garcia
Executive Director
Cassandra Garcia
Operations Manager
Janice Forbes
Project Manager
Christine Aday
Certification Specialist
Samantha Trujillo
Certification Specialist
Exam Coordinator
Shamra Butler
Certification Specialist
Registrant Liaison
Parisa Danesh
Certification Specialist
Kristopher Salinas
Certification Specialist
College Outreach
Elsa Ramirez
Administrative Assistant
Theresa Gordon
Administrative Assistant
Gretchen Erickson
Registrant Liasion
Danylle Ennis
Certification Specialist
CADTP Certification Board
Christina Gonzales
Board Chair
Ethics Committee
Accreditation Committee
Jeff Davied
Board Co-Chair
Accreditation Committee
Policy and Procedure Committee
Melanie Barker
Ethics Committee
Mark Stodola
Public Member
Patricia Nealy
Policy and Procedure Committee
Alina Yelets
Candidate Handbook
Exam Security Violation Committee
Nomination Committee
Desari Black
Registrant Extension
Ethics Committee
James Fent, LMFT, PT, SUDCC IV
CEU Standards Committee
Charles Horner
Registrant Extension, Candidate Handbook & Website Review, Nomination Committee
Nely Meza-Andrade
Maurice Lee, MBA
Registrant Extension Review Committee
Omar Lizarraga
Exam Security Violation Committee
John Durbin
Exam Security Violation Committee
Baldomero Gonzalez, MPA
Handbook and Website Review Committee
CADTP Board of Directors
Karla Hendrix, Board Chair
VP, Alcohol & Drug Programs / Safety Center, Inc.
Jennifer Montgomery, Board Vice Chair
CAO/Executive Director, Kings View Community Services
Karlee Jones, Board Treasurer
Director, Prevention Education Programs, SUDCC
Ricky Rios, Board Secretary
VP of Operations, Twin Palms Recovery Center
Brian Paul, Board Member
VP, Imperial Valley Safety Services, Inc.
Domingo Zapata, Board Member
Fresno County Hispanic Commission
Kayla Eschevarria-Ures, Board Member
Program Manager, Bridges Outpatient
Lucille Bode, Board Member
President/CEO, Valley Improvement Programs, Inc.
Victor Salinas, Board Member
CEO, Program Management Consulting Services / Driver Safety Awareness Program
Gabriela Hernandez, Board Member
VP of Operations, Valley Improvement Programs, Inc.
Christina Gonzales, Board Member
CEO/Executive Director, Principles Inc. dba Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center
Robert Saucedo, Board Member
President/CEO Harbor High Gain
David Torres, Board Member
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