Bridging the Gap to Recovery
About Us
In 2023, nearly 48.5 million people in the United States aged 12 and older — around 17% of the population — experienced a substance use disorder. These numbers reflect the urgent need for compassionate, effective programs such as ours that help individuals and families heal. We are committed to helping women and men become clean and sober so that they may live extraordinary lives, and in doing so, strengthen families, neighborhoods, and communities. their recovery journey.
Our Misson
We are committed to bridging the critical gap between addiction and residential care, offering a 15-day program of support, healing, and hope for individuals ready to begin.
Our team aims to eliminate the gap between seeking help and receiving care, ensuring no individual is left waiting without the tools, guidance, and hope needed to pursue recovery.
Our Founder
Since 2019, our founder, Keri Irwin, has served the recovery community through Step by Step Serenity & Beyond in Santee, California, a hub for recovery meetings, resources, and inspiration. Building on this foundation, she is now launching a new nonprofit program designed to fill a critical gap: a 15-day bridge for men and women who are new to recovery and waiting for a place in residential treatment. With compassion, structure, and connection, this program offers a safe space where healing begins and hope takes root.
Meet The Team
KERI IRWIN
DAWN BURGIN
HEIDI BLOOM
Founder & CEO
Keri Irwin became the owner of Step By Step Serenity & Beyond in 2020, a recovery focused organization. She is committed to helping 1 individual at a time.
HEIDI BLOOM
DAWN BURGIN
HEIDI BLOOM
Secretary
Heidi Bloom has been a successful business owner & self-employed professional for more than 22 years. She holds degrees in Social Work & Human Behavior, which strengthen her ability to understand people and build meaningful connections in her work.
DAWN BURGIN
DAWN BURGIN
DAWN BURGIN
CFO
Dawn Burgin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and with over 12 years of experience in the fields of addiction treatment and mental health, Dawn has dedicated her career to helping individuals rebuild their lives and find lasting healing. Dawn Burgin has dedicated her career to helping individuals rebuild their lives and find last
CFO
Dawn Burgin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and with over 12 years of experience in the fields of addiction treatment and mental health, Dawn has dedicated her career to helping individuals rebuild their lives and find lasting healing. Dawn Burgin has dedicated her career to helping individuals rebuild their lives and find lasting healing. She has over 13 years of personal recovery and remains an active member of the recovery community.
LEILA HEAD
DAWN BURGIN
DAWN BURGIN
Director of Strategic Operations
With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in business and operations, Leila is dedicated to strengthening nonprofit systems through strategic leadership. As a dedicated member of the recovery community, she is passionate about creating pathways of hope, healing, and sustainable change.
