For many years, Gerard Dombrowski worked in construction trades. After overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, Dombrowski was ready for a new chapter in his life and turned to YVC for a fresh start. He completed an associate of applied science degree in chemical dependency studies before transferring to and earning both a bachelor鈥檚 degree in addiction science and a master鈥檚 degree in addiction counseling. In 2007 Dombrowski accepted his first counseling position and this position began his work with addiction recovery in Central Washington. He has held positions as clinical supervisor and clinic director at in Buena. Currently, Dombrowski is the team leader/clinical supervisor at at Pathways, an intensive inpatient program for co-occurring disorders as well as an adjunct instructor in YVC鈥檚 Substance Use Disorder program.