MEET OUR CEO & FOUNDER
Irene Naygas is the CEO and Founder of New Vision Wellness Center, a comprehensive mental health facility dedicated to fostering healing, growth, and lasting change. Her passion for mental wellness is deeply rooted in more than 20 years of experience in the field of psychiatric pharmacy, where she witnessed firsthand the profound impact that mental health has on individuals, families, and communities.
Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between compassionate care and clinical excellence, Irene established New Vision Wellness Center to create a safe, welcoming environment where every client feels understood, valued, and supported. Her lifelong dream has been to build a place where people can rediscover hope, regain balance, and begin their journey toward emotional well-being with the help of skilled professionals who truly care.
Irene’s mission is to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of those who walk through her doors. She believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to develop a new vision for their life—one filled with purpose, peace, and renewed strength.
MEET OUR MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The biography of Dr. Rodney Collins, MD reads like a fairy tale - from the tough streets of South Central Los Angeles, to Stanford University and beyond. Dr. Collins became the valedictorian of his class at Dorsey High School and later received his Bachelor's degree in Human Biology at Stanford, and then matriculated Howard University's College of Medicine in Washington D.C. He finished his medical training at UCLA/Olive View Medical Center in Sylmar, CA in 1999.
Dr. Rodney Collins has a Board-Certified Addiction Medicine/ Psychiatrist in Beverly Hills for the past 15 years. Prior to, Dr. Collins practiced psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente, Bellflower and Exodus Medical Groups, and Brotman Hospital in Culver City, California. At the start of his medical career, Dr. Collins served four years as a primary care physician in the US Army as a Captain in the 1980's.
In his spare time, Dr. Collins enjoys skiing, snowboarding, travelling and dining out with friends. He has found passion helping those infected and affected by HIV and Aids and is still a consultant for AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the Oasis clinic at King Drew Medical Center, AltaMed, and the Daniel Lara Clinic since 2000. Dr. Collins has assisted thousands of patients and family members of those living with HIV.
As an addiction specialist, Dr. Collins also evaluates nurses and other professionals currently monitored by the California Nursing Board and other state licensing agencies. With such an extensive background, it was only destined that Dr. Rodney Collins would eventually create his own medical practice.
MEET OUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Briana Ortega brings expertise in creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where clients feel supported in their journey toward recovery and personal growth. She has developed strong leadership skills that enable her to oversee daily operations with professionalism while ensuring every client receives quality care in a setting that promotes trust, comfort, and stability.
Briana’s primary focus is on building a therapeutic community where clients not only feel welcomed but are encouraged to engage in their treatment process and connect with others. She believes that fostering a sense of belonging and community plays a vital role in the healing process. By upholding high standards of safety, compassion, and accountability, she strives to ensure that both clients and staff have the tools and environment they need to succeed.
With extensive experience in behavioral health and treatment operations, Briana is well-versed in compliance, staff training, and program development. She takes pride in bridging professional structure with genuine care, ensuring that clients are treated with dignity and respect while maintaining the integrity of the program. Her role is not only to guide the facility’s operations but also to set the tone for an environment rooted in support, empathy, and opportunity for growth.
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