Our Directors

Susan Brown, Ph.D and Maria Swann, Ph.D.

• Drs. Brown and Swann founded Focus in 1985 to provide comprehensive psycho-educational services to children and families with special needs. Both are licensed Clinical Psychologists with extensive experience in child development, early childhood and special education, mental health, and speech and language.  In addition, Dr. Swann is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.  Dr. Brown has worked with Head Start programs since 1969, and was clinical director of Julia Ann Singer Center for 15 years.  Both Dr. Swann and Dr. Brown have private practices in Hollywood and West Los Angeles and take active roles in overseeing Focus’ programs and services.