About Cerebrum Rehab Center

Demetrius Bradley is the founder and president of Cerebrum Rehabilitation Center. A Panama and Gulf War Veteran, Bradley has served as a member of the U. S. Army Reserve, U.S. Air Force, and as a commissioned officer of the Louisiana Army National Guard. 

He holds baccalaureate degrees from Louisiana State University-Shreveport

and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds a master’s degree from Nations University.

From military soldier to law enforcement officer to public school teacher to convicted felon, uncontrolled and unmanaged trauma led Bradley to a life of criminal addictive and

harmful thinking/action. In his quest to overcome his criminal thinking and addictive nature, Bradley realized that rehabilitation while incarcerated was not veteran friendly, so he sought to change this narrative.

He has written programs: U.S. Military Restorative Justice Program and the

Incarcerated Veterans’ Program which both focuses on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism among military veterans. He has authored a Veterans’ Support Group Manual, “The Journey Back to Wholeness”. The Veterans’ Support group helps to heal

the broken soldier and attend to the wounds of the past. He has also developed state legislation, the Post-Conviction Veterans’ Mentor Program, beneficial to the rehabilitation and re-acculturation of the incarcerated veteran.

As a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with approximately 30 years of experience

in the state of Louisiana, Christy brings her expertise, creativity, and advocacy to

Cerebrum Rehabilitation Center in her role as Vice President of the Board of Directors.

A native of Louisiana, Christy began her work at the age of 17 in the Louisiana

Department of Corrections working with female juvenile offenders. Her experience

includes over 20 years in correctional settings, in addition to many years with child

protection, mental health, substance abuse treatment, as well as working with the

elderly, children, and special needs populations. She has also served as the public

relations director, intake coordinator, and social service director for the Jennings

Veterans’ Home under the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs.

She has been responsible for several grass roots projects benefiting local communities. She now joins Cerebrum Rehabilitation Center’s staff to focus on the restoration of our state’s incarcerated veterans to their rightful place in society.

Santrica Pope serves as a board member of the Cerebrum Rehabilitation Center she is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. 

She has a master's degree in

Social Work and over a decade of enriching experience in the field. Ms. Pope is grounded in her passion for social justice. Her advocacy has made significant contributions to the well-being of individuals and communities through her multifaceted roles and holistic approaches. 

Ms. Pope currently serves on the board for Arcadian Legal Services, Priorities, Intentions, Practical Exchanges, Grandma’s House of Wisdom, and HCR 84 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session- Louisiana Suicide

Prevention among African Americans Task Force.

As a valued member of the NAACP Louisiana State Conference, Ms. Pope has played a pivotal role in establishing cohesive statewide collaborations dedicated to addressing

social injustices. She is also actively involved in facilitating training sessions for the NAACP Louisiana State Conference members that focuses on mental health awareness and self-care which contributes to the universal welfare of both individuals and

communities.

Ms. Santrica Pope’s global engagement and commitment to social justice makes her a trailblazer in the realm of well-being and advocacy. Her work ethic transforms and directly serves broader efforts aimed at creating a more equitable and compassionate society.

Dr. Debbie Thomas, P.H.D. Serves as an advisor on the Board of Directors for

Cerebrum Rehabilitation Center. She has her Ph.D. In Social work, and brings over 40

years of clinical experience, her work in clinical research, professorship at LSU School

of Social work, as well as 20 years in private clinical practice to the board. Her guiding

voice of wisdom and experience serves to enhance the richness of CRC’s diversity and

expertise.

Cynthia Terrebonne, a Louisiana native and member of the Ani-Yun-Wiya Cherokee Tribe, has worked in the social services field for more than 30 years. 

Professional experience includes working with adult and juvenile offenders, abuse investigator, domestic violence advocate as well as Rural Child Victimization taskforce coordinator for Georgia Department of Corrections. She has also held positions in the psychiatric wilderness hospital as an outpatient and inpatient social services counselor, team

manager of outpatient mental health clinic, medical social services counselor, and director. 

She managed SAMHSA behavioral health grant for the Tunica - Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. She earned her BSW at Florida State University, her MA at Union Institute University and earned ABD (all but dissertation) at Capella University.

In her role as Non-Clinical Director of Cerebrum Rehabilitation Center, she will oversee day to day non-clinical program management including outreach and grant

management.