Meet Our Team

Julie Cohen, RN – Operations/PPTY Manager

Julie is a psychiatric and addiction nurse with over 16 years years of experience. Julie's father's long journey with addiction inspired her passion for addiction medicine and her commitment to the wellbeing and recovery of those affected by addiction. She is always available to provide support to residents and their families.

Tracy Fitzgerald – On-site Manager

Tracy was inspired to get clean and sober by his brother and sister’s success in recovery. When facing legal consequences, Tracy chose treatment on August 13th 1993, and never looked back. He has worked the 12 steps with his sponsor and with many sponsees over the years, and has helped many people through his previous work as a Recovery Residence House Manager for over six years, here in the East Bay. Tracy is looking forward to supporting more people to achieve sustained recovery as the Steps 4 for Recovery On-site.

Victoria Szuggar – Bookeeping/Tech Assistant

For over a decade, Victoria has dedicated herself to serving the underserved. As an addiction medicine RN she has assisted many people through the various facets of the recovery process. Victoria believes that, with honesty, openmindedness, and willingness, anyone can recover and find a new way of life; as long as that life is built on a solid foundation. With Steps 4 Recovery serving as that foundation, she looks forward to continuing to be a part of the solution.

David E. Smith, MD, DFASAM, FAACT – COnsulting Physician

Dr. David E. Smith is recognized as a national leader in addiction medicine, the psychopharmacology of drugs, and new research strategies in the management of drug abuse problems. He is the founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics of San Francisco and has been honored as one of the “Best Doctors in America”. Dr. Smith is a distinguished fellow and past president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, past president of the California Society of Addiction Medicine, past medical director for the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and past medical director for the California Collaborative Center for Substance Abuse Policy Research. Current appointments include chair of addiction medicine for Alta Mira Treatment Centers and medical director for Center Point. Dr. Smith is also an adjunct professor at the University of California, San Francisco.