Shelly Gonchoroff, M.A. has supported individuals living with developmental disabilities and their families since 2011. Shelly started her career working in a vocational day program supporting adults in Fresno, CA. Through this position, Shelly gained extensive experience in project management, community networking and program development. Shelly moved to San Diego, CA in 2018 and continued her work in social services, specifically working with transition age youth. She transitioned into quality assurance and resource development, supporting a wide variety of service models. Shelly’s work has been most focused on developing vendors and community partners within residential services. She has worked closely with community partners, vendors and families supporting people in crisis.

Shelly graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego in 2008. She went on to earn her Master’s in Human Behavior in 2015 from National University. Shelly has vast experience working with the Department of Developmental Services, Community Care Licensing, governing and accrediting agencies. She is a certified CPI APS Instructor and licensed Administrator for Adult Residential Facilities. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Master’s in Social Work, with the intention of continuing her support of individuals living with complex needs and dual diagnosis. Shelly is excited to be part of the Optimum Behavioral Health team and apply her knowledge and experience in different ways!