MEET THE TEAM
Joshua Pannell CATC-III, Founder
Joshua Pannell CATC-III, Founder
Joshua Pannell CATC-III, Founder
Josh Pannell holds a BS in Sociology and Social Work, graduated with honors and is a CATC-III Certified AOD counselor. He has certificates in both AOD and Co Occurring, Motivational Interviewing as well as Victimization. His skillset is unique in that it incorporates over 15 years of life experience battling addiction and a variety of major Traumas.
Sarah Pannell, COO/Co-Founder
Joshua Pannell CATC-III, Founder
Joshua Pannell CATC-III, Founder
Sarah Pannell been working in the treatment field for the past eight years maintaining many operations and behind the scenes roles while always maintaining an ear and eye on the populations she has worked with. She has held roles as admissions director, director of client services, and EA to the clinical and executive leadership.
Blake Pannell M.B.A. Finance, CFO
Blake Pannell M.B.A. Finance, CFO
Blake Pannell M.B.A. Finance, CFO
In his formative years, Blake thought he wanted to be a starving artist in New York. Then he realized, he didn't like New York, and he likes to eat. He received his Master's Degree at Cal State University East Bay, worked his way up into the position of finance director at Target, then later Cost Plus, and Gateway Computers. Now he holds
In his formative years, Blake thought he wanted to be a starving artist in New York. Then he realized, he didn't like New York, and he likes to eat. He received his Master's Degree at Cal State University East Bay, worked his way up into the position of finance director at Target, then later Cost Plus, and Gateway Computers. Now he holds positions of CFO of HIS Insurance Agency, a Senior Finance Manager at LAUSD, and CFO here for We Know Stuff.
Chad Thomas RAD-T, Counselor
Blake Pannell M.B.A. Finance, CFO
Blake Pannell M.B.A. Finance, CFO
Chad grew up in a Latino neighborhood in Southern California. His upbringing among people from different backgrounds spawned an interest in other cultures and the Spanish language (which he currently speaks at an advanced level). Growing up looking different from the people around him, Chad also learned to empathize with those who identif
Chad grew up in a Latino neighborhood in Southern California. His upbringing among people from different backgrounds spawned an interest in other cultures and the Spanish language (which he currently speaks at an advanced level). Growing up looking different from the people around him, Chad also learned to empathize with those who identify as outsiders. Chad struggled with substance abuse as a young man, finding himself entangled in the criminal justice system at an early age. Moving through the system Chad grew increasingly aware of the connections between poverty, racism, and the prison industrial complex. After earning his bachelor's degree in English from UCLA in 2012, Chad decided to begin volunteering. His volunteer history includes working with prison abolition groups and The Long Beach Rescue Mission. Currently, Chad is employed with a treatment center in Long Beach as an Admissions Tech, in addition to working as a Case Manager for We Know Stuff.