Lisa started at MFI Recovery Center in September 1991.  After graduating from our very own Day Treatment Program, Lisa came to work as a Counselor Trainee.  In 1992 she was instrumental in opening a new location in the Pass Area providing services to Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon and surrounding areas.  While Lisa has held many postions with this agency, she will always hold the Banning location close to her heart.  Lisa currently ensures the smooth  operation of the Administration building.   Lisa believes that compassion and understanding are the key to making people feel comfortable in an otherwise difficult situation.

In 1993, Lisa was certified in Relapse Prevention and has completed many trainings to give her a well-rounded base of knowledge.  Moving on to UCR Extension in 1996, Lisa began evening classes with the goal of becoming certified in substance abuse treatment.  She completed the requirements and successfully passed the written & oral exams to become certified. 

Lisa was born and raised in Orange County, California and has been in active recovery since October, 1990.  She is the proud mother of Jessica, a bright, 16-year-old Sophmore at North High School who is tackling the Honors Program and is a popular member of a Folklorico Dance Team.  The relationship with her daughter can only be described as beyond her wildest dreams...  Like Jessica, Lisa is enthusiastic about helping others and always willing to go the extra mile in all she does.