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Residential Care

Meet the Team

Stacy Duruaku

Marriage and Family Therapist, Executive Director of Treatment

Stacy graduated with a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in 1998, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has over 20 years experience in the field of social services.
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In 2003, Stacy began her work in residential care, and has since worked in three residential facilities. Stacy joined McKinley Children’s Center in 2006 as the Director of Day Rehabilitation and became the Director of Residential in December 2006.

Currently, Stacy is the Executive Director of Treatment Services and oversees McKinley’s residential and mental health programs. She believes that McKinley’s is a place where each day is a new beginning, where hope is restored, hearts are healed, minds are renewed, futures are created, and dreams come true. In her spare time, Stacy enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.

Daniel DiBlasi

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Director of Clinical Services

diblasid@mckinleycc.org

Daniel leads a professional team providing mental health services to the children residing at McKinley Children's Center, and to youth in the community. Daniel is a qualified Marriage and Family Therapist.
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He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from the California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of La Verne.

Daniel has been licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2007 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. A big believer in professional education, Daniel supports his team of therapists and managers through regular training, supervision and professional development. Daniel is a proud husband and father of 2 children. In 2008, Daniel earned Employee of the Year after being nominated by his colleagues and employees.

Mirlande Amazan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Intake Coordinator

amazanm@mckinleycc.org

Mirlande is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and joined the McKinley team in January, 2010. Mirlande is a highly skilled and enthusiastically motivated Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with populations undergoing personal crisis in the mental health field.
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As the first point of contact for children in residential placement, Mirlande provides a nurturing, caring and safe environment, in addition to coordinating essential services as the Intake Coordinator. Mirlande is currently completing her Master’s of Divinity, and hopes to empower and promote healthy individual and family functioning through holistic mental health and spiritual services.