Our Leaders

Stephanie Braithwaite - Facility director

Stephanie currently works as the Facility Director of Lily Pad Living, and helped to establish the network of recovery residences in February of 2018. After enduring various traumas herself as a child and teen, Stephanie became passionate about advocating for those with similar backgrounds. At 15 years old, she founded the Saving Stephanie organization- dedicated to sexual assault awareness and prevention. After dedicating many years to the San Joaquin County community, she then went on to attend University of the Pacific where she received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Gender Studies in 2015. While there, she worked as an advocate and peer educator in the Women’s Resource Center, providing resources and educational trainings to the college community.

After graduating, she relocated to the Central Coast and began working as a Community Outreach Coordinator and rape crisis advocate for a local rape crisis and child protection center. It was there that she realized the intersection between trauma, substance use, homelessness, and the need for transitional living spaces- and decided, with her family, to move back to Stockton.

Lily Pad Living was established soon after, with Stephanie’s mission to provide the community with a message of hope and healing. Stephanie continues to advocate for Lily Pad Living by building collaborative efforts with community partners, building a team of trauma-informed service providers, and has plans to open additional homes in the future.

Phone Number - 707-384-4622

Email Address - Stephanie@LilyPadLiving.com

Debra Sbragia - Director of Operations

Debra currently acts as the Director of Operations for Lily Pad Living and is a state licensed substance use disorder counselor. She has worked at a variety of treatment facilities throughout San Joaquin County over the past 15 years. She is a graduate of University of Pacific and is currently pursuing her Juris Doctorate at Drivon School of Law to continue her advocacy work. Debra has a deeply rooted passion for family reunification and helping addicts overcome trauma through specialized and unique treatment modalities.

Debra has worked throughout the court systems, including the Collaborative Courts in San Joaquin County, and also has an extensive background in advocating for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

Phone Number - 209-683-9300

Email Address - Debra@LilyPadLiving.com

Danielle Rodriguez - Director of Resident services

Danielle currently works as the Director of Resident Services for Lily Pad Living. After struggling with many traumas, incarceration, and addiction herself, Danielle became passionate about advocating for those with similar backgrounds. Danielle has worked with individuals suffering from substance use disorders for 21 years, has collaborated with community and law enforcement agencies to provide vocational services, recovery resources, and assisted individuals with re-entry services after incarceration. Danielle’s extensive knowledge and education with working with individuals in recovery has enabled her to embrace her passion to help others change their lives to become self-sufficient and empowered.

Phone Number - 209-513-2233

Email Address - Danielle@LilyPadLiving.com