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Lauren Agajanian, MBA, CPRM
Director of Alumni Relations

Lauren Agajanian joined Cornerstone of Southern California in 2020 and is our Director of Alumni Relations. Lauren graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and went on to complete a Master of Business Administration with a Marketing concentration from California State University Long Beach. Additionally, she is a Certified Peer Recovery Mentor through CCAPP.  Lauren brings extensive experience in business development, marketing, and event planning for top corporations like Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Charter Communications. She is also involved with the California Community College’s Rising Scholars Network assisting formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students to achieve success through education.

Lauren developed the Cornerstone of Southern California Alumni Program post-pandemic and was able to build and encourage a thriving community that has grown rapidly and continues to make a profound impact on the long-term recovery of its members. Lauren’s passion for encouraging change, personal experience in recovery, and deep ties to the community allow her to act as a guiding light and mentor for our clients both during and beyond treatment. As a Cornerstone alumna, Lauren remains active in recovery, enjoys playing tennis, serving at church, and watching her two nephews Carter and Mason race dirt bikes.

Author’s publications

Celebrating National Recovery Month: Hope is Real. Recovery is Real.

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on September 5, 2024
Celebrating National Recovery Month This September As September unfolds, we at Cornerstone of Southern California join millions across the nation in observing National Recovery Month. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on substance use treatment and mental health services, reminding us all that recovery is possible and that every journey toward healing is worthy of […]
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The Growing Danger of Fentanyl with Xylazine & Treatment Options

By Phil Kosanovich on October 25, 2023
Fentanyl and Xylazine: The Increasing Dangers and Treatment Options In the last 10 years, the dangers of Fentanyl exposure have become increasingly more wide spread, including and especially across public platforms and social media. And though both healthcare professionals and government establishments, including the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Drug […]
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Is Cocaine a Stimulant or Depressant?

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on April 14, 2025
Cocaine is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, not a depressant. This means that rather than slowing down brain and body functions, as depressants do, cocaine increases activity in the brain, resulting in elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and heightened alertness. The euphoric and energetic effects associated with cocaine use are hallmarks of stimulant […]
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month 2025 | Be Aware of Rising Alcohol Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on April 10, 2025
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign to increase understanding of alcohol addiction and reduce the stigma that keeps people from seeking help. As alcohol use and related health issues continue to rise across the U.S., particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and recent crackdown on Fentanyl drug trafficking, this month serves as a timely […]
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Understanding Drug Court Programs as an Alternative to Incarceration

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on March 28, 2025
What Are Drug Court Programs? Their Role in Criminal Justice Reform Drug court programs play a critical role in criminal justice reform, offering a structured path toward recovery. The U.S. Department of Justice provides further insights into national policies and statistics. Drug court programs are specialized judicial initiatives designed to handle cases involving non-violent, drug-dependent […]
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Can Depression Be Self-Sabotaging?

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on March 18, 2025
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. One of the most challenging aspects of depression is its ability to fuel self-sabotaging behaviors, creating a cycle that reinforces negative emotions and hinders progress toward recovery. Many people struggling with depression find themselves engaging in self-destructive patterns, often without even realizing […]
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