Dr. Julie Lee is the Founder & Executive Clinical Director of The Connection Corporation with her partner, Paul. Dr. Lee graduated from Gonzaga University (B.Ed – Special Education), CSUF (M.S. – Counseling Psychology), and Kent State University (Ph.D – Counselor Education & Supervision) and has been working as a psychotherapist for almost 20 years.

Paul is the Executive Business Director for The Connection. He grew up in Ventura County and made his way down the coast to Orange County where he graduated from CSUF. He went on to finish Chapman’s EMBA program and has more than 20 years of experience in the finance industry. In 2017, he suffered a heart attack mainly due to stress. Paul contributes a large part of his path back to wellness to yoga and a consistent workout regimen.

Alexis Saldana grew up in Southern California. She studied architecture at Rio Hondo College. While studying architecture she explored women’s studies, yoga, and art. While in school, she began her mental health journey and realized the benefits of therapy and yoga.