Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
CEO
As a highly motivated and passionate professional in the admissions department, Zeinah Estrada has helped many individuals who suffer from the disease of addiction through her empathetic approach. She has been working in the chemical dependency field since 2011. She adds a unique, personal insight to the process, which helps clients to feel comfortable as she assists their various needs in the admissions process.
Zeinah provides unparalleled support for her clients undergoing the process of entering treatment and their loved ones as well. Her personal ties to the recovery process and the loving support she provides to our community have made her a truly valuable asset.
Zeinah utilizes her own personal experience in recovery. She underwent substance abuse treatment by sharing her journey on the A&E Show Intervention. Since undergoing treatment in 2011, Zeinah has achieved and maintained her recovery and has helped thousands of people suffering from the disease of addiction, as well as their loved ones.
Medical Director
Jeanette was born and raised in Orange County, CA. In 2015, she moved with her husband and 2 children to the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California. Her academic excellence transcended high school, where she was recognized as valedictorian. Jeanette is an NCCPA board-certified Physician Assistant.
She attended La Sierra University in Riverside, CA, majoring in Pre-Med/Health Sciences. She then graduated magna cum laude from Kettering College of Medical Arts, in Ohio, distinguished as one of the oldest PA programs in the nation. With almost 25 years of experience in the medical field, she’s developed a deep passion for helping others, especially those struggling with Substance Use Disorders.
Her background in Primary Care has extended into Addiction Medicine. She is committed to providing personalized care and support to each patient as they navigate their journey to recovery. Her compassionate nature is highly regarded by both her colleagues and patients alike. In her free time, Jeanette enjoys spending time with her family and staying active outdoors. Her hobbies include playing piano, crafting, cooking, and participating in community outreach programs.
Clinical Director – CATC-II, CSS
George Graham is a licensed CADC-II, and CADC-CS and prides himself on being a hands-on leader. George draws upon his extensive background in all areas of treatment programming, providing leadership and supervision to our clinical staff, crisis counseling, and diagnostic testing.
George specializes in substance-abuse and dual-diagnosis and brings 15 years of industry experience to his role as Assistant Clinical Director of Restoration Recovery Center. George has worked as Program Director, Operations Director and Clinical Supervisor of multiple facilities and has designed dozens of programs to help clients and their families heal.
George’s combination of cutting-edge addiction knowledge and personal recovery experiences allow him to empathize and build the trust necessary to hold a unique position in the lives of the clients and families that he’s had the privilege of helping. George is a loving but firm role model, finding equal importance in accountability and the ability to have fun while living sober. George sees his position as an opportunity to build upon the great reputation that Restoration Recovery Center enjoys and a chance to create and define our burgeoning treatment program.
George is a huge sports fan and enjoys grilling, guitar playing, reading, traveling, and spending time with his beloved family.
Khayre obtained his MSW in 2021 from Walden University and B.S. in 2019 from CSUS. Khayre draws upon his knowledge and education in dual diagnosis drug therapy, men’s mental health, relationship development, trauma therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in gaining resiliency, responsibility, and confidence in their autonomy and environment development. With experience working in more acute residential and outpatient settings, Khayre assists clients in processing underlying core issues leading them to abuse substances and cognitive distortions that hinder their recovery and sobriety lifestyle. Khayre utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, and Brainspotting) to meet the client emotionally and mentally to work through barriers, obtain healthy change, and practice beneficial methods and tactics to overcome stressors and obstacles. He believes in evidence-based practices in helping clients see their stories from a new perspective to gain insight into personal struggles. Khayre is passionate about providing hope to individuals in need and is grateful for the opportunity to work with individuals on their journey to recovery and a healthy lifestyle.
“Life is short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future.”
~ Seneca
Jason is a Sacramento-area native who is passionate to help others suffering with mental health and substance-use disorders. Highly educated at Oxford University in the U.K. and Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he graduated cum laude, he has worked in client-focused services for over 20 years. Jason has worked in the chemical-dependency field since 2019 where he employs an astute understanding of the disease and recovery process with an empathetic approach.
Jason utilizes his own personal experience in recovery having entered treatment during 2015 and having successfully maintained his sobriety since then. He adds personal insight to the process, which helps clients feel comfortable as he assists them in their journey. Jason has a breadth of experience spanning patient intake, group therapy, case management, and other-clinical services. He particularly enjoys witnessing the transformation that occurs between assisting clients during their intake process and the remainder of their time at Restoration Recovery Center.
Program Manager – CADC
Amber was born and raised in Orange County, CA. After starting a family, Amber moved to the Northern California where she resides with her husband and three beautiful boys.
Amber is a certified CADC-I. Amber draws from her personal recovery experience to connect with clients and it is that connection that makes her relatable and approachable.
Outreach Representative
Jennifer joined Restoration Recovery Center during 2021. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and a minor in Psychology from Sacramento State University. Before coming to RRC, Jennifer worked with foster youth in treatment where she quickly realized her desire to help people with substance-use disorders on a greater scale and her passion was born. Through her own struggles with addiction and her road to recovery, she feels invested in the mission of Restoration Recovery Center. As an Outreach Representative, Jennifer’s greatest joy is developing the agency and business relationships to further that mission.
Heather was born and raised in Northern California. She attended St. Mary’s College in Moraga, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. After college, she worked in the insurance industry for a short time before attending Sonoma State University’s program of Paralegal Studies. She earned a Paralegal Certificate in 1996. Heather spent 25 years working for private sector law firms as a litigation paralegal; 18 of those years in the area of employment law. Heather lived in Sacramento for 24 years and now calls Auburn home. She fell in love with the serene and natural beauty of the foothills and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and relaxing at the lake. She loves being “up the hill.”
Heather began her recovery journey in late 2018 and has experienced many challenges in maintaining a healthy and balanced program. She has lost loved ones to addiction and has experienced challenged relationships with her three children (ages 20, 17, 13), other family members and friends because of her own addiction. She knows what detox and treatment looks like from the inside and relapse is part of her story. She enjoys working with RRC staff and seeing client transformations. Heather is so grateful and blessed to have found beautiful and lasting friendships at RRC and an extended family that is cherished beyond measure.
Heather currently serves as our Director of Human Resources and spends most of her time at our Auburn office working in tandem with the Management Team on employee relations, recruiting, training, and compliance. To further her education, Heather will begin a Master’s Degree program in Human Resources and Employment Law in Summer 2023. Heather is humbled by the experience to so freely give back what was given to her.
Admissions Coordinator
Born and raised in Southern California, but still likes to think of herself as a “Nor-Californian.” Karlie spent her high school and college years in Sonoma County and majored in Psychology. Prior to RRC, Karlie was a Behavioral Technician working with kids with Autism. Karlie has obtained her RADT and continues to learn and grow within RRC. Being in recovery herself, she has a tremendous passion for helping those find the door to their best selves and reminding them to let their light shine!
Clinical Psychologist – PhD Psychologist
Dr. Stafford has a BA degree from USC, an MA degree from Notre Dame, and PhD from California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. She has worked in emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, and inpatient and outpatient treatment centers as a psychologist and as a Clinical Director throughout her career. She has worked in the areas of child psychology, adolescent psychology, adult psychology, and dual diagnosis treatment.
Program Nurse – LVN
Mr. Robinson has found his passion in helping people. He has extensive experience raising money for California foster youth and championing for legislative change to better serve our communities’ most vulnerable individuals. As a nurse, he has cultivated an extensive background to include acute psychiatric and med-surgery nursing experience. Furthermore, he has served as assistant director of nursing and administrative operations director in one of the largest skilled nursing facilities in Northern California. He is passionate about addiction, recovery, mental health, and most importantly people.
Program Nurse – LVN
Program Nurse – LVN
Arooj has been working as an LVN for about 3 years in the Sacramento Area. She has experience in long term, acute care, and addiction medicine. She is currently working towards achieving her RN license with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She loves the career that she chose and couldn’t imagine doing anything different!
Physician Assistant
Assistant Director of Operations – Overnight Operations Manager
Jeannette was born in Hayward, California and raised in Grass Valley, California where she resides today. She is the mother of 2 wonderful children. She enjoys taking walks with her grand-dog, Bella. Nevada County has so many beautiful places to explore. As the Assistant Director of Operations for Restoration Recovery Center, Jeannette brings 30+ years of experience in accounting and administrative field but found her passion working in the recovery. Jeannette is also in recovery, which gives her a unique connection with our clients. She takes pride in providing the best quality client care at RRC and feels her job is very rewarding. Jeannette has a friendly and warm personality. She is always willing to lend a hand, whether it is with the staff or our clients.
Case Manager / Counselor – CADC-I
Mariah was born and raised in Nevada County where she currently resides with her elderly father and her 10 year-old rescue dog. Before her career as an addiction counselor, Mariah spent nearly 10 years working in nonprofit administration and marketing. After much soul searching during the Covid-19 pandemic, she decided to change careers and began working as an addiction counselor in 2020. She wanted to better understand a loved one who was struggling with addiction as well as to understand the family history of addiction on both sides of her family. Through this process, she came to better understand and heal her own self-destructive behavior patterns, trauma, and inherited dysfunction. She uses this insight and personal experience to relate to her clients and assist them on their healing journeys. Mariah is a CADC-I with over 7,000 hours of clinical experience and is currently working on becoming licensed. She graduated from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2022 with a master’s degree in depth psychology. Mariah enjoys the process of accompanying clients as they move from ambivalence to action and watching clients make the commitment to improve their lives, heal their relationships, and learn to love themselves.
Managing Behavioral Technician
Junior has been with RRC since January of 2023. Junior has established himself as a vital team member at RRC who excels at providing excellent client service and operational leadership. He states that working at RRC has allowed him to “find what I really want to do in life” and that he enjoys the “big family vibe at RRC.” When it comes to his favorite aspect of working in treatment services at RRC, he stated, “I most enjoy seeing the change in mindset to those who seek recovery. It’s as if a light comes on in their eyes and that is rewarding.
Aaron was raised in the Lake Tahoe area and was a professional skier competing in Big Mountain competitions. He was the only man to win the U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships in Crested Butte, Colorado three times. After surviving a life-altering skiing accident, he became addicted to substances.
The pivotal moment for Estrada came in March 2011. When facing three to five years in prison, a judge offered him a deal of alternate sentencing. While in treatment, he addressed the root of his problems; unresolved traumas. Aaron started working in the substance abuse field shortly after leaving treatment and has worked in many different areas of the field, including Support Staff, Case Manager, and Program Director. This is where his dream evolved. He started to grow a passion of starting his own facility where care could be tailored to each individual, address problems with substances but also heal the mind, body, and spirit while incorporating outdoor activities. That is when Restoration Recovery Center was started.
Since overcoming addiction and finding sobriety, Aaron has found his passion in life in working in the field of substance addiction. Aaron has been working in the field of addiction treatment for over 7 years. Prior to joining the Restoration Recovery Center team, Aaron held management positions at multiple long-term residential facilities in Southern California.
