Oriana has shown passionate dedication to those who struggle with addiction issues through her extensive studies and over 14 years of experience in the fields of addiction and mental health treatment. Oriana earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California and completed a Masters of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Addiction and Certification as a CADCII Counselor. She has experience working in all aspects of the field, both residential and outpatient settings, and is well known and respected throughout the Southern California recovery community. Over the past couple years Oriana has shifted her focus from direct client care to programmatic oversight. As Associate Executive Director, she supervises the counseling, clinical, academic, and operations departments, oversees communication and coordination of care with families, and is responsible for ensuring quality services in Sober College’s Five Core Competency Model.
One of Oriana’s passions is professional development, and she is thrilled to be a professor at Sober College School of Addiction Studies. Being able to assist budding counselors on their way to pursuing their own dreams is a huge motivator and her excitement is reflected in the courses she teaches.