Experienced care, guided by compassion.
The quality of care at Casa is shaped by the people who provide it. Our leadership, clinical team, staff, and board bring deep experience, professional integrity, and a shared commitment to helping women heal in an environment of dignity, safety, and respect.
Experienced care, guided by compassion.
The quality of care at Casa is shaped by the people who provide it. Our leadership, clinical team, staff, and board bring deep experience, professional integrity, and a shared commitment to helping women heal in an environment of dignity, safety, and respect.
Leadership & Clinical Team
Nely Meza-Andrade, LMFT, MBA
CEO
Nely leads Casa with a commitment to quality care, ethical practice, sustainability, and community impact. Her experience spans organizational strategy, financial management, program development, compliance, partnerships, and culturally responsive care.
With a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Nely brings both clinical insight and organizational leadership to Casa. As a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is committed to serving diverse communities with dignity, compassion, and excellence.
- Phone:626.792.2770
- Email:nmeza@casatreatmentcenter.org
Hillary Schenk, CFRE
Director of Development
Hillary Schenk, CFRE
Director of Development
Her career has included leadership roles with the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, Boston Court Performing Arts Center, American Girl Place at The Grove, and several arts and nonprofit organizations in Chicago and Southern California.
Hillary holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from DePaul University's Theatre School. She is an active member of the Pasadena Rotary Club, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and a Certified Fundraising Executive.
- Phone:626.792.2770
- Email:hschenk@casatreatmentcenter.org
Dr. Maged Botros
Medical Director
Dr. Maged Botros
Medical Director
Dr. Botros completed advanced training in the United States, including a fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, and residency in psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry was completed through Kern and Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
In addition to his work with Casa, Dr. Botros practices with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Juvenile Justice Program, Phoenix House of Los Angeles, and The Holman Group. He is licensed in the State of California.
Jill Bentley, RN
Nurse
Jill Bentley, RN
Nurse
- Phone:626.792.2770
- Email:jill@casatreatmentcenter.org
Maribell Gonzalez, LMFT
Clinical and Program Director
Maribell Gonzalez, LMFT
Clinical and Program Director
A graduate of Pacific Oaks College with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Maribell believes in honoring each person's experience while helping restore hope that may have felt lost. Her approach is grounded in ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, patience, collaboration, and respect.
Maribell has worked with children, families, and couples and has training in Intimate Partner Violence and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is committed to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where women feel met, respected, and accompanied in their healing.
- Phone:626.792.2770
- Email:mbgonzalez@casatreatmentcenter.org
Gregory Gooden
Clinical Supervisor
Gregory Gooden
Clinical Supervisor
Dr. José Guerra, PsyD, MPA, LMFT
Clinical Supervisor
Dr. José Guerra, PsyD, MPA, LMFT
Clinical Supervisor
He has extensive experience in community mental health across Los Angeles, with a strong commitment to underserved communities. In his private group practice, he specializes in trauma, anxiety, substance use, major life transitions, and support for LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color.
Dr. Guerra is also a graduate-level professor and clinical supervisor who trains future therapists. At Casa, he provides clinical supervision to substance use disorder counselors and master's- and doctoral-level trainees.
Board of Directors
Casa’s Board of Directors is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to supporting our mission of providing a home of hope and healing for women in recovery.
Board members serve without compensation, and their committee work plays an important role in Casa’s ongoing development, stewardship, and ability to serve women and families with dignity.
Officers
Ronald Helmuth, Chair
Attorney
Pasadena, CA
Dr. Charles Weinstein, Ph.D., Vice Chair
Associate Professor, USC School of Medicine;
Private Practitioner,
San Marino, CA
Sidney Barney, Treasurer
Bookkeeper & Philanthropist,
San Gabriel, CA
Elizabeth A. Amery, Past Chair
Vice President of Development,
Environmental Defense Fund,
La Crescenta, CA
Board Members
Cory Brosh, MS, LMFT
COO, Villages of California,
Orange, CA
Brian Cropp, MBA, PHR
Chief Human Resources
Officer
Pasadena, CA
LeeAnn Havner, Past Chair
Retired, Wells Fargo Banking;
Philanthropist
San Marino, CA
Candy Renick
Professional Fundraiser and Philanthropist
Altadena, CA
Craig Rettig
Partner, Perceptiv
South Pasadena, CA
Bob Weaver
SMJA Liason
Debra Sadun


