Rossana Blackburn
Rossana Blackburn
Executive Director, Casa San Jose Sober Living, Inc.
- With over 28 years of experience as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Rossana Blackburn has dedicated her career to advancing counseling, case management, and education in the fields of substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and co-occurring disorders.
- As Executive Director of Casa San Jose Sober Living, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Pasadena, California, Rossana leads efforts to provide a structured, supportive environment for individuals committed to overcoming addiction and building a foundation for lasting recovery. Casa San Jose offers gender-specific housing, life skills workshops, individual and group counseling, family support services, and community engagement initiatives. Under her leadership, the organization fosters personal growth, accountability, and resilience among residents.
- Rossana has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including individuals referred by General Relief, CalWORKs, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Los Angeles Superior Court, probation departments, and Veterans' services. She has collaborated closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division to develop and implement targeted substance abuse programs for vulnerable populations.
- Throughout her career, Rossana has successfully developed innovative outreach strategies and substance abuse education programs, expanding access to critical services for underserved communities. She is deeply committed to trauma-informed care principles and to empowering individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Phoenix – Southern California Campus, Pasadena, CA
- Certification in Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Abuse and Mental Health, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Westwood, CA
- Associate of Arts in Human Services – Drug and Alcohol Studies, Los Angeles City College – Los Angeles, CA
- Rossana Blackburn continues to champion compassionate, client-centered approaches in nonprofit leadership, helping build stronger communities through recovery, education, and support.
