Advisory Board Member

Lynne Pedersen

Ms. Pedersen, CADC-II, is known for her unbridled passion and fierce commitment to any person in need of care. A respected professional with over 35 years of progressive experience in the addiction and mental health field. Trained by the masters, she received her certification in addictions counseling at UCLA in 1986. She received her Intervention training in 1985 from the prestigious Johnson Institute. She is considered one of the pioneers of our helping profession. Her expertise in program development is evidenced by her contribution in the build of two of the finest residential treatment programs in the nation. Lynne has an innate ability to create space where integrity of care and healing is paramount.