1. Sean Eugene Zullo
10782 Cactus Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345
PH: 619.630.6986 seanzullo@yahoo.com
Self Employed, Baja California, Mexico 2009-present
RECOVERY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, CONSULTANT, VOLUNTEER - Worked pro-bono with under-served communities to
develop recovery services for the local “at-risk” population, targeting youth, families and Natives with recovery
needs; acted as liaison between relevant agencies to develop and sanction local clubs, programs, and events,
including Anti-Graffiti/Urban Art Project, urban boxing club for local community youth, orphanage adoption,
substance use/mental health treatment and rehabilitation, 12-step community substance use/mental health club
house reorganization, the first ever cultural LGBT celebration in Latin America’s history, and the first ever LGBT
community non-profit service/education organization serving Tijuana, Mexico.
California Rural Indian Health Board – Audit Review 2011-present
Recovery by the Sea – 12-Step Clubhouse Reorganization 2011-present
Casa Hogar – Children’s Orphanage, Building and Education Project 2011-present
Saucedo’s Gym – “At-Risk” Youth Program 2011-present
Una Neuva Vision-Substance Use Treatment and Rehabilitation Program 2010-Present
Comunidad Cultural de Tijuana LGBTI 2010-Present
Una Neuva Vision & Todos Somos – Holiday Toy Drive, Holiday Food Drive 2010,2011
Urban Art – Anti-Graffiti Youth Project 2011
FestiArte-Community HIV Outreach 2010
Project Architect and Director - 1st Annual Cultural LGBT Festival of Mexico, Tijuana 2009-2010
Native American Choices - Choices Recovery Services, California, USA 2012-2011
Founder, Executive Director - Established and operated 11 recovery properties and a variety of support divisions
dedicated to serving the recovery needs of under-served Natives struggling with substance use and/or mental
health recovery; developed Choices Program Model (CPM) utilizing a unique treatment protocol for the special
needs recovery population; met and exceeded all relevant CA licensing, regulatory, and health standards;
established and operated youth outreach programs for prevention and early intervention; provided counseling and
therapy to clients and patients.
Choices Recovery Services – Community Clinic Partnership –Pathways to Life (est. 20007)
Choices Café, Offices, and State Register Vocational Work Experience Program (est. 2007)
Choices Mobile Youth Outreach Trailer/Clinic (est. 2007)
Choices Sentencing Options (est. 2006)
Choices Residential Services/Choices Recovery Services (est. 2005)
Choices Tax & Accounting, (2004, est. 1988 as Zullo & Associates)
Choices Property Management, (est. 2004)
Choices Media & Consulting, (est. 2003)
Choices Sober Living, (est. 2002)
Principal Investigator-Clinical Study 2005-2011
Choices Longitudinal Study (CLS) Usage, Trends, and Outcomes
IRB Assigned #EXE 05-032, Renewed #EXE 05-032-2, 05-032-3

2. Authored Publications
First Cultural LGBT Pride Festival in Mexico’s History – Inclusion en Revolution 2010
More on Bullying in Intentional Communities 2010
Three Innovative Proposals: Cellular Video Teleconferencing, Delivery of TAY Field Services,
Utilizing a Full-sized Van, TAY Mobile Outreach and Engagement Trailer 2009
Community Defined Evidence-Based Approaches: Choices Program Model, Choices TAY Trailer 2009
MHSA, Choices and Native Americans: A Unique “Special Needs” Recovery Program 2009
Choices Recovery Community: A Special System for those with “Special Needs” 2008
Long Beach Smoke Shops: Is there a Methamphetamine Use Connection? 2008
Long Beach Sober Livings and CA Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation: An Unhealthy Union 2008
Overconcentration of Residential Recovery Locations in Long Beach, CA – 2nd Council District 2007
Serving those with COD: Sober Livings for Housing – Alano Clubs for Recovery Support 2007
Evidence-Based Healthcare Design: Use of Color, Light, and Gardens at Choices 2007
Choices Youth Trailer: An Outreach Plan for Mobile Health and Wellness 2007
Alkies, Druggies, and Wackos, Oh My – Consumers as Service Providers 2006
Recovery in Action: CA Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Div. of Juvenile Justice 2006
Diversity in Recovery: California Access to Recovery Effort (CARE) 2006
Sober Livings: Long Beach – An Operator’s Perspective: Long Beach PD Discussion Paper 2006
Methamphetamine Addiction, Mental Health, and Choices – No Easy Answers 2006
Comprehensive Treatment and Rehabilitation Program: ADP and DMH 2006
Manual of Youth Treatment Guidelines 2006
Sober Living: A How to Guide (1st Ed 2003, 2nd Ed 2005)
Choices of Long Beach Inc.: Comprehensive Policy and Procedure Manual 2002-2011
Committee Participation – (Recent)
LA County Substance Abuse/Mental Illness Project 2007-2011
TAY Collaborative – LA County DMH 2007-2011
MHSOAC-Services Committee – Oversight and Accountability Commission- CA State 2009-2010
Long Beach Mental Health Coalition 2008
TAY Housing Workgroup – LA County DMH 2006-2007
COJAC – Co-Occurring Joint Action Council- Housing Subcommittee- CA State 2006-2011
Crystal Methamphetamine Community Task Force – City of Long Beach 2006-2011
City of Long Beach-10 Year Plan to End Homelessness 2005-2011
Speaking Engagements – (Recent)
California State University Long Beach – Mental Health Awareness Panel 2008
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives – Workshop Presenter 2008
City of Long Beach Police Department – Southern Division Watch Commander’s Meetings 2008
Hellman, Craftsman, Rose Park, and Alamitos beach – Neighborhood Associations 2006-2008
Lambda Democratic Awards Dinner – Acceptance of Award for Business Contributions to GLBTQ 2008
City of Long Beach – City Planner’s Office – Use Permit Hearing 2006- 2007
City of Long Beach Police Department – Police Chief’s Senior Staff Meeting 2007
City of Santa Ana – Zoning and City Planning Officers, First Look Project Presentation 2007
Zullo and Associates, Los Angeles, CA 1988 -2004
Owner - Operated tax return preparation and accounting business; used nationally accredited public accounting
background to prepare thousands of state and federal tax returns for businesses and individuals; provided
management services including the establishment of business operational systems.

3. United States Peace Corps, Kiev, Ukraine 2002
Business Development Volunteer - Worked in resource limited urban areas to help develop the local economy;
consulted with local businesses on business recovery and development plans; implemented 12-step recovery
options for those with substance use and mental health recovery needs.
Internet Information Systems Corp., Boca Raton, FL 2000-2001
Chief Financial Officer-COO Sales Director - Developed and implemented sales strategies, financial plans, and
quarterly targets; developed and implemented financial best practices and service delivery benchmarks.
Videoactive, Inc. - Videoactive Releasing, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 1996-2000
Director, Owner - Owned and operated a video store and an independent film distribution company; managed
transition from entrenched to emergent media (e.g. VHS to DVD). Acquired, marketed, and distributed independent
films.
QXCOM, Agoura Hills, CA 1995-1998
Accounting and Administration Manager - Installed and implemented affordable and effective computer-based
accounting and human resource management system for small business; managed financial accounting and
administration.
Los Angeles Tennis Club,LosAngeles,CA 1990-1996
Accounting Manager - Responsible for managing: budgets, projects, membership accounts, and collections for
the LA Tennis Club.
Substance Use Recovery - Leadership Experience:
Co-Chair (past), LA County, Substance Abuse/ Mental Illness Project (SAMI)
Co-Chair (past), City of Long Beach (past), Crystal Methamphetamine Task Force
Board of Directors’ (current) Recovery by the Sea – 12 Step Club
Board of Directors’ (past) Long Beach-Southbay Substance Abuse Coalition – Membership Committee
Board of Directors’ (past) California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors – Ethics
Board of Directors’ (past) Atlantic Alano Club, Los Angeles County Sober Living Coalition, Sober Living Network
Education:
Breining Institute – Substance Use Treatment and Rehabilitation 2011-2012
Doctorate of Divinity – D. Div., Esoteric Theological Seminary 2009
California General Contractor School 2004
Apartment Owners Association of Southern California 2003-04
Crescent College, Los Angeles – Chemical Dependency Counseling 2002
National Assoc. Mentally Ill (NAMI), Family to Family Education Program, LA, CA 6/98
UCLA Extension, Accounting and Tax and Economics Courses 1991-99
University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, B.A., Economics 1985-89, Graduated 9/99
CA Tax Education Council, Sacramento, CA, Licensed & Bonded Tax Preparer 1988 to Present
U.S. Army ROTC Leadership Training, Fort Knox, KY, (Graduated Top 5% of Battalion) 1987
CA State University-Los Angeles, Pre-accelerated College Entrance Program 1982-83 Summers

4. Certifications/Licenses:
Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Mental Health Rehabilitation:
CA Certified/Licensed Addiction Specialist (CAS) #01-069695
CA Certified/Licensed Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor and Administrator-CADDTP (CAODC) #2091
CA Certified/Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-CCBOCDC (CCDC) #104150
CA Certified/Licensed Addiction Specialist II (RAS II) # Z0509200937
Credentialed Clinical Supervisor (CSC), Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor (MATC) # Z0509200937
Forensic Addictions Counselor (FAC), Certified Co-occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS) # Z0509200937
Nationally Certified Forensic Counselor (CFC)#25348
Nationally Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) #172516
Nationally Certified Recovery Specialist (NCRS) #0447
Certified Native American Firestarter Trainer 08.08.2008
CA Licenses/Certification:
CA Department of Consumer Affairs: Contractors State License Board -Licensed General Contractor #849781
CA Department of Motor Vehicles:-Licensed Vehicle Verifier #VV 8935
CA Department of Pesticide Regulation: Qualified Institutional, Residential PC Applicator #119391
CA Department of Social Services–CCL: Residential Care Facility Administrator #5575174735
CA Secretary of State – Commissioned Public Notary #1582817
Health/Safety Licenses/Certifications:
ACAT Accredited, CTEC Registered Tax Preparer, and CA Certified and bonded Tax Preparer (CTP) #A45146
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals – Certified Food Safety Manager #XE20274620
National Certified Fire Protection Association – Fire and Life Safety Health Care Facilities Training #26988
Southern California Apartment Owner’s Association - Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) 08.2003
Other Licenses/Certifications:
American Sailing Association – Certified Bareboat Chartering - Intermediate Coastal Cruising
CA Certified Holistic-Massage Therapist (CMT)
Certified Hypnotist (C.Ht.), International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy
Ordained Interfaith Minister, Esoteric Theological Seminary
PADI – Advanced and Enriched Air SCUBA Diver #66030
Toastmasters International – Competent Toastmaster, CTM #01366216
Affiliations:
American Corrections Association (ACA)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American MENSA, Ltd. – Life Member
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
American Sailing Association (ASA)
American Society of Notaries
Bureau of Indian Affairs- (BIA) Registered
Building Trades Association
California Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals (CSATP)
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma – Tribal Member
International Who’s Who of Business Professionals
National Association of Drug Addiction and Counselors
(NAADAC) National Association of Forensic Counselors
(NAFC)
National Assoc of Gay and Lesbian Addiction Professionals
(NALGAP) National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
NAUI & PADI Scuba Diving Association
International Assoc of Addictions and Offender Counselors
(IAAOC) US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA)
UCLA Alumni Association – Life Member

5. Certificate of Recognition
Alan Lowenthal, Senator, CA State Legislature
American Indian Advisor Council
Bonnie Lowenthal, Vice-Mayor, City of Long Beach, CA, USA
City of Tijuana, Commission Tourism, City and Commercial Relations
Curren Price, Senator, CA State Legislature
Dee Andrews, Councilmember, City of Long Beach, CA, USA
Karen Bass, Speaker, California State Assembly
Laura Richardson, Member of US Congress
LGBT – HIV Community Organization of Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Mental Health Association of America
Patrick O’Donnell, Council Member, City of Long Beach, CA, USA
Robert Garcia, Councilmember, City of Long Beach, CA, USA
Saucedo’s Gym At-Risk Youth Program, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
The Simon Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance
Una Nueva Vision, Treatment Centers, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Certificate of Congratulation
Antonia Villagosa, Mayor, City of Los Angeles
Certificate of Commendation
Diane Watson, Member of US Congress
Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor, County of Los Angeles
Certificate of Appreciation
AIDS Project Los Angeles, Benefits Department
AIDS Project Los Angeles, Native American HIV/AIDS Red Circle Project
Apartment Association, California Southern Cities
Atlantic Alano Club, LGBT Meeting Clubhouse
Board of Education, Bellflower Unified School District
Casa Hogar Orphanage, Tijuana, Mexico, B.C., Mexico
Department of Health and Human Services, City of Long Beach, CA, USA
Lions Club, City of Bellflower, CA, USA
Todos Somos Community Outreach, Tijuana, B.C. Mexico
Una Nueva Vision, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Centers, Tijuana, B.C. Mexico
Awards
Alfred P. Sloan, Workplace Excellence Award
Elizabeth Hartigan Service Award, Emotional Health Association/SHARE
Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club, Donald Sloan Award
Featured in Printed Articles
US Publications: Long Beach Press Telegram, Long Beach Daily Press, Blade Magazine, Frontiers, San Diego
Union Tribune, GLBT Times, Native Times, News from Indian Country
Mexican Publications: El Sol de Tijuana, El Mexicano, Frontiera, ZETA, Baja Times

6. NATIVE AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT
Advocacy
Invited and Participated, Honored Guest, Shalako Ceremony held on the Zuni Reservation, NM
Key Speaker, Access to Recovery, SAMSHA funded Native American Substance Use Treatment Option.
Key Speaker, White House Collation of Community Faith-Based Programs
Nominated, City of Long Beach, Commission on Disabilities
Participated, Mayor of Los Angeles’, Native American History Month Celebration
Participated, Museum of Tolerance, Native American Heritage Presentation
Served, CA Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission –Workgroup
Served, City of Long Beach, Developer of 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Served, County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health, Program Development Committee(s)
Education
Key Speaker, CA State University – Long Beach, Student Health Clinic, spoke on the substance use/mental health
recovery needs in under represented ethnic populations (Native American).
Key Speaker, CA State University – San Diego, Anthropology Department, Spoke on the unique needs of Native
GLBT Mexican-Americans living in Tijuana and San Diego.
Key Speaker, Long Beach City College, Spoke on the substance use/mental health needs in Long Beach’s Native
American Community.
Prevention and Early Intervention
Participated and Co-Sponsored, HIV/AIDS Awareness Festival with Aids Project Los Angeles, Red Circle Project for
Native American/Alaskan Native Two-Spirit Men.
Key Speaker, Participated, Sponsored; World AIDS Day Public Education Presentation for Native Americans with
co-occurring substance use/mental health recovery needs living in Long Beach, CA.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Designed and Implemented, Native American Choices the largest Native American substance use/mental health
treatment and rehabilitation program in the United States. Native American Choices has been featured in city,
county, state, national and International publications and news articles.
Designed and Implemented, Baja Choices in Tijuana, Mexico. Baja Choices –Una Nueva Vision is one of the largest
Substance Use/Mental Health Treatment and Rehabilitation programs in Baja California. My work for three years in
Baja California, Mexico utilized my success with Native American Choices to develop a unique program that serves
“Special Needs” participants. Native Americans Indians of California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas have tribal
ties to the Indians of Northern Mexico. Native Mexican Indians face extreme forms of predigest throughout society,
and are one of the greatest populations of under/non-served ethnic populations in Mexico.

7. Traveled and Planned Conferences on the Navajo, Zuni, Mescalero, Sandia, Choctaw, and Acoma Pueblo
Reservations. Met with the substance use/behavioral health treatment staff and introduced Native American Choices
as a treatment and rehabilitation model producing superior positive outcomes.
Outreach and Engagement
Designed and Built, Mobile Community Outreach Vehicle utilizing a full-sized Ford van and a modified 25’ travel
trailer. The trailer was licensed and certified by the City of Long Beach and the State of California. Fully contained
trailer included computer stations (Mobile Internet), projection screens, private counseling areas, and outside
covered area of 200 sq. ft. for engagement of American Indians at festivals, fairs, Pow Wows, community
celebrations. The trailer proved extremely popular and was nicknamed the Pow Wow Wagon.
Organized Event, Gathered, and Distributed” Despensas” (necessities of life – food boxes) and “Regalos”
(presents). This was a three year outreach project to the resource-limited Native Mexican-American residents of
Tijuana.
Organized Event, Gathered, and Distributed, Neighborhood Posada Project– “At Risk” Children of Native Mexican-
Americans in Tijuana; closed the street and hosted: presents, activities, and food for over 300 children and families.
Participated in the Annual Long Beach Gay Pride Festival utilizing the mobile outreach vehicle for the outreach and
engagement of “At Risk” youth.
Workforce Development
Developed and Implemented, Native American Choices Work Experience Program, Certified by the CA Department
of Postsecondary Education. Native American Choices Substance Use/Mental Health Treatment and Rehabilitation
Program maintained over eighty-five percent Native American employment standard.
Community Collaboration
Sponsored a celebration to honor the life and work of an American Indian spiritual healer and an American Indian
community elder.
Established, Memorandum of Collaboration/Provider Agreements between Native American Choices and:
 Acoma Pueblo of New Mexico
 Cherokee of Utah
 Chickasaw of Oklahoma
 Chippewa of Michigan
 Cocopah of Arizona
 Kickapoo of Texas
 Kiowa of Oklahoma
 Mescalero Apache of New Mexico
 Navajo Health Services of New Mexico
and Arizona
 Sandia of New Mexico
 Taos Pueblo of Arizona
 Tohono O’odham of Arizona
 United American Indian Involvement
 Winnebago of Nebraska
 Zuni of New Mexico