What does the work you do at Magnolia mean to you?

Dr. Linda Stewart, EdD, LMFT

FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“I consider it an honor that each mother is trusting us with their lives and the lives of their children to support them while they heal.

It’s an honor to be trusted knowing that they are being accepted for who they are without judgement and by women who only have compassion, love, and support to give as they travel their road toward rediscovery of themselves.”

  • Angel Cannady, SUDCC-CSC

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    As a result of my employment at Magnolia, I am able to support, care for, and empathize with individuals which ultimately leads to them making a conscious decision to change their lifestyle. Being an observer of the the clients seeing and actually feeling their greatness from admission to discharge is priceless.

  • Debbie Haynes-Muhammad

    EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

    Growing up in the streets of Oakland in the 1980s was hard. I remember my mom working to making things better being a single mother. Magnolia brings that nurturing feel back to being a loving family. When drugs struck the streets of Oakland; it broke up our home and family. When I decided to make a career change to support, I made a decision to help put all families back together breaking the stigma that their problem not mine. Magnolia is bringing change to the community and we are here to stay.

  • Raeleen Martinez

    SUD COUNSELOR

    As a counselor and educator to women in recovery means I get to watch the miracle happen before my eyes. Watching the babies grow and learn while their mother learns the skills and styles of parenting.

  • Lynnette Williams, SUDRC

    RESIDENTIAL MONITOR

    It has a deep personal meaning beyond my profession to be able to be a part of a shared commitment of empowering, offering support, guidance, and interventions that can potentially change our clients lives for the better.

  • Nikole Lent, SUDRC

    CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

    Working at Magnolia means supporting women to become the best versions of themselves and gain strength, courage and dignity. I am passionate about supporting the clients and it brings me great joy to see the lights come on for a woman in recovery.

  • Fidelia Arrizon

    RESIDENTIAL MONITOR

    It means I’m home. My foundation started here so every chance I get my heart smiles and says to me “whew” …

  • Pam Erlandson, SUDCC

    CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

    It is important work and I have a passion for it. I enjoy helping people and women in general in our communities.

  • Christina Valencia, SUDRC

    RESIDENTIAL MONITOR

    As a person in recovery and a former client of Magnolia it has been so fulfilling to be able to support our clients in their recovery. To be able to give our clients hope, love, and structure for them to live the life they truly deserve as they learn ways to heal from the pain and trauma of addiction. To give that kind of support back to others is priceless and fills me with purpose.