Meet our Leadership

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    Jeanette Valdez-Barreto

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Cory Brosch

    Chief Operating Officer

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    Marina Braff

    Chief Development Officer

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    Giovanna Sanguinetti

    Sr. Director of Programs

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    Morgan Goulet

    Sr. Clinical Director

  • Alejandra Leal

    Clinical Supervisor

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Jeanette Valdez-Barreto holds a BA in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from National University. Jeanette’s background in the mental health field spans over 15 years and ranges from providing direct care in youth and adolescent residential treatment programs and outpatient settings to executing outreach, business development and operations for mental health and substance abuse organizations across Southern California. She has worked in collaboration with county and state programs, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Mental Health, Probation and within public and non-public educational settings. Jeanette has participated in the development of new and innovative programs to meet the needs for community based mental health services for youth, adolescents, adults and families. In addition, Jeanette worked in both the public and private sectors expanding existing programs and developing strategic partnerships focused on linking the community with services that treat mental health and help individuals and families heal. Jeanette is passionate about making supportive and collaborative services accessible to those in need during the most challenging times in their lives.

Jeanette looks forward to playing a role in helping not only her own community, but to helping other professionals and organizations serve the mental and public health needs of their youth and families.

Jeanette Valdez-Barreto MPA
Chief Executive Officer

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Cory Brosch, MS, LMFT
Chief Operating Officer

Cory Brosch, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist joined Villages of California as the Chief Operating Officer in 2022. Cory has over 2 decades of experience in non-profit treatment settings including adolescent residential, substance abuse, mental health outpatient, and prevention based services. For the last 10 years Cory has served in multiple leadership and executive leadership roles in addition to overseeing over a dozen programs and 200 employees.

Cory’s passion has always been in developing programs that provide exceptional clinical services for underserved populations. After obtaining his Master’s in Counseling degree in 2007, he worked as a therapist for Laura’s House, an agency dedicated to the treatment and protection of domestic violence victims. Cory then went to work for Canal Elementary, a school that worked with youth diagnosed with emotional and developmental disorders. Since 2011, he has worked as an LMFT in private practice, specializing in substance use disorders, addiction, and families impacted by addiction.

Cory maintains a passion for being in a role and at an agency that can address the mental health crisis happening within the current education system. His goal as COO is to deliver collaborative services on campus and in the community to meet the needs of educators, students, and student’s families. He also hopes to facilitate support to other organizations, school districts, or health professionals who want to create positive change in the mental health space.

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Marina Braff, MS, LMFT
Chief Development Officer

Marina Braff holds a BA in Gender Studies with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology from UCLA, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University. She has worked in the mental health field for the past ten years. Throughout the last decade, Marina has provided counseling for children and adolescents in a variety of settings including schools, non-profit organizations, and private practice. Recently, Marina received her Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International and facilitates weekly postpartum support groups at New Mom School in Newport Beach. Marina continues to grow her practice in order to serve mothers and young adults. In addition to her clinical work, Marina is a sought out public speaker on a local and national level. She has done both in-person and webinar formatted presentations on topics ranging from Teens and Technology to Work-Life Balance and Managing Anxiety During Uncertainty.

In her current role as the Chief Development Officer, Marina seeks to find like-minded organizations and resources that elevate the impact of the work being done at VOC. She plays a strategic role in the expansion of VOC programs, staff, and impact. She is also incredibly invested in the company culture at VOC and spearheads company-wide events, professional development opportunities, and more.

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Dr. Giovanna Sanguinetti
Senior Director of Programs

Giovanna is passionate about social justice and destigmatizing Mental Health in all communities. Her focus is to empower youth to discover their strength while boosting their protective factors. Giovanna has over 14 years of Behavioral Health experience. She led the career and technical department at an alternative high school working with a diverse student body. Students there experienced poor grades, truancy, addiction, and teen-pregnancy/parenting. During her time there she increased post-secondary transition, created solid community relationships and implemented several health and prevention programs.

Prior to her time at VOC, she managed two very successful school-based behavioral health programs. Significantly increasing social emotional and mental health services to youth and their families around Orange County, CA. She plays a pivotal role in the scope of programming, level of community partnerships, and impact-driven work we are doing here at VOC.

Giovanna holds an Interdisciplinary degree focusing on Health Science and Behavioral Health, a Master’s in Medical Anthropology and completed her doctorate in Health Science in June 2025. She is also the chairwoman of Pueblos of California, which is a role that honors her commitment to the reduction of social determinants to health and health equity for all.

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Morgan Goulet, MS, LMFT
Senior Clinical Director

Morgan Goulet is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a BS in Psychology from the University of Arizona and an MS in School-Based Family Counseling, with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, from Cal State LA. She has extensive experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and families across various settings, including residential placement, schools, home-based, and community environments. Morgan has held both leadership and direct care roles within non-profit organizations and has also worked as an LMFT in private practice. 

Morgan is passionate about mentoring and guiding emerging therapists in their professional development and has provided clinical supervision to master’s-level clinicians, master's-eligible clinicians, as well as alcohol and drug counselors. She is committed to advancing education and increasing awareness around mental health, holding certifications as both a provider and trainer in a variety of Evidence-Based Practices.

Throughout her career, Morgan has developed and delivered training programs for clinicians and school staff, as well as educated the community on critical topics such as Trauma-Informed Care, Self-harm & Suicidality, Childhood Anxiety, and Grief & Loss. With a strong commitment to early intervention, she advocates for mental health support within school environments and is excited to be part of an organization that directly addresses these critical needs.

Alejandra Leal, MS, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor

Alejandra (Alex) Leal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a BS in Child Development from Cal State University, Fullerton and a Masters in Social Work from Cal State University Fullerton. Alex has been working in the mental health field for 10 years in a variety of settings including prevention based services, community mental health, and education.

Alex is dedicated to serving Spanish-speaking families, providing culturally competent counseling and ensuring access to essential resources that support their mental and emotional well-being. With a passion for supporting underserved communities, Alex entered the field of social work to bridge the gap between mental health care and families navigating complex systems.

As a clinical supervisor, Alex provides guidance and support to associate clinicians, fostering their professional growth and skill development. Her goal is to ensure that her associates are equipped with the necessary skills to address mental health within diverse, multicultural contexts. Her desire to help produce well-rounded and compassionate clinicians has made her a great leader here at Villages of California.

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Breanna Vitiello, LCSW
Personnel Management Specialist 

Breanna holds a Master of Social Work with a clinical specialization from Azusa Pacific University. As the Clinical Trainer at VOC, she focuses on the on-boarding process for new staff and assists in designing training opportunities to support ongoing staff development. Breanna is dedicated to creating an environment where staff feel confident, supported, and empowered to excel in their roles. Breanna also offers ongoing support wherever needed, ensuring the team has the tools and guidance to provide exceptional care.

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Sarah Almilli, PharmD, APH
Head of Integrated Care

Sarah Almilli is an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist and the Founder and CEO of ELAK Health. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University’s School of Pharmacy and completed her post-graduate residency at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Southern California. As a certified Improvement Advisor, she has led healthcare organizations to achieve significant milestones in clinical and operational excellence.

With a deep commitment to patient care, Sarah specializes in managing chronic conditions. Her approach goes beyond the clinicals, as she builds lasting relationships with her patients and collaborates closely with physicians. Patients often refer to her as a "true healer" and "lifetime health coach," while physicians recognize her as a "wonder worker with a magic wand."

She is leading the ways in which we integrate care here at VOC and her leadership plays an important role in our Intensive Outpatient Program, amongst others. As Head of Integrated Care, she will act as a liaison between VOC clients and healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists.

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