Meet the Heart Behind Lift Off Recovery
At Lift Off Recovery, our team is more than just staff — we’re mentors, advocates, and allies in the recovery journey. United by compassion, lived experience, and a deep belief in second chances, we’ve created a community built on trust, accountability, and personal growth.
Our Experienced team Members
Every team member plays a vital role in helping our clients rise above addiction and rediscover purpose. Our values of integrity, service, and connection drive everything we do — because true recovery is about more than sobriety; it’s about lifting each other up.
Leadership
David Bermeo
Owner
Vanessa Bermeo
Executive Director
Trinajoy Aguilar
Director of Operations
MJ Aguilar
Program Director
Phil Aguilar
Outreach Director
Andre Burbridge
Marketing Manager
Eric Heard
Pastor
Clinical team
Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD
Medical Director
Brandon Stutz, PA
Physician’s Assistant
Julia Spiros, RN
Registered Nurse
Dr. Gary Lira, EdD, LMFT
Clinical Director
Alyse Davidson
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Leslie Hadaway
Addiction Counselor CADC III
Inpatient staff
Frank Ramirez
Behavioral Health Technician
Janina Otanez
Behavioral Health Technician
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Jackie Oswald
Behavioral Health Technician
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Eddie Ramirez
Behavioral Health Technician
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Frank Garcia
Behavioral Health Technician
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Outpatient staff
Anthony Hinojoza
Group Facilitator
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Joe Reinhardt
Group Facilitator
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