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Meet Our Professionals

Our multidisciplinary treatment team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, and master's degreed professionals, provides expert psychiatric care.

Our administrative professionals ensure an excellent customer service experience for our clients and families.

Leadership Team

Beth Finnerty President & CEO

Beth Finnerty

MBA, MHA

President & CEO

Ray Kotwicki, MD, MPH

Raymond J. Kotwicki

MD, MPH, DFAPA

Charles B. West Chief Medical Officer

Cynthia Odom

Senior Vice President of Marketing & Facilities

Chris Cline

Chris Cline

MSW, LCSW

Senior Vice President of Clinical Services & IT

Les Cole, LPC, CPCS, NBCC

Les Cole

D.Min., LPC, CPCS, CGP

Vice President Adolescent Clinical Services

Dorothy Jordan, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN

Dorothy Jordan

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN

Executive Director, Adolescent Program

Katie Dozier

Katie Dozier

Vice President of Development

Mary Blumstein, MBA

Mary Blumstein

MBA

Vice President of Finance

Clinical Team

Psychiatrists

Mary Burns psychiatrist

Mary Burns

MD
Adam Meadows MD psychiatrist

Adam Meadows

MD
Ben Hunter MD psychiatrist

Ben Hunter

MD
Stephen McDaniel MD psychiatrist

Stephen McDaniel

MD
Kimberly Venable MD psychiatrist

Kim Venable

MD
Allison Nitsche, MD, MPH

Allison Nitsche

MD, MPH

Admissions Team

Admissions phone: 866-504-4966 |  fax: 404-315-0105

Nicole Murphy, LMSW
Nicole Murphy, LMSW
Admissions Director

Leslie Brinkmeyer, MSW
Leslie Brinkmeyer, LMSW
Admissions Counselor

Karen Cleveland-Ward, LMSW
Karen Cleveland-Ward, LMSW
Admissions Counselor

<strong>Zack Garner, LPC</strong><br />Adolescent Admissions Manager
Zack Garner, LPC
Adolescent Admissions Manager
Corey Harper, MS
Corey Harper, MS
Intake Associate
Lorna Magnus
Lorna Magnus, LAPC
Admissions Counselor
Lauren Ramos, NCC, APC
Lauren Ramos, NCC, APC
Admissions Counselor
Gervonna Scott, MA, NCC, CCMHC
Gervonna Scott, MA, NCC, CCMHC
Admissions Counselor

Adolescent Team

Jennifer Caruso
Jennifer Caruso, M.Ed., LPC, CPCS
Director of Clinical Residential Services
Kerry York
Kerry York, M.Ed.
Education Director
 
 
<strong>Katrina Goines, PhD</strong><br/>Lead Mood Track and Research Psychologist<br/>&nbsp;
Katrina Goines, PhD
Lead Mood Track and Research Psychologist
 
Shanee Toledano
Shanee Toledano, PhD
Lead Anxiety/OCD Track Psychologist
 
Ashley Lanier-Pszczola
Ashley Lanier-Pszczola, M.S., LAMFT
Family Therapist
Elise Roche
Elise Roche, M.S., ATR-P, LAPC
Creative Arts Therapist
 
Dan Eyerly, RN BSN
Dan Eyerly, RN, BSN
Nurse
 
Shane' Gill, Residential Counselor
Shane' Gill, MA
Residential Counselor

Trudy Farkas
Trudy Farkas, RN
Lead Nurse
 
Jennifer Harris
Jennifer Harris, AC-PNP
Nurse Practitioner

Jessyca Hayward
Jessyca Hayward, MSW
Residential Counselor
 
Corrine Jacobs
Corinne Jacobs, MS, RDN, LD
Dietitian
   
Melinda Jules
Melinda Jules, MA
Residential Counselor
   
Iriss Mickens
Iriss Mickens, MSW
Residential Counselor
 
Leslie Pennel
Leslie Pennel, RN, BSN
Nurse
   
Delasae Renee Sloan, Residential Counselor
Renee Sloan, MS, LAPC, NCC
Residential Counselor

Marguerite Spiotta, MS, NCC
Marguerite Spiotta, MS, NCC
Residential Counselor
Charmain Teelucksingh, MS
Charmain Teelucksingh, MS
Residential Counselor
<strong>Holly Tufan, MA</strong><br/>Residential Counselor
Holly Tufan, MA
Residential Counselor
Sarah Wiswall, Residential Counselor
Sarah Wiswall, MA
Residential Counselor
Ally Yankauskas
Allyson Yankauskas, LAPC, M.Ed., NCC
Residential Counselor

Counselors - Adult Program

Ashley Kelly, LPC, CAC-II
Ashley Kelly, LPC, CAC-II
Day Services Director - Rollins Campus and Primary Counselor
<strong>Emily Wall, LCSW</strong><br/>Day Services Director - West Campus and Primary Counselor
Emily Wall, LCSW
Day Services Director - West Campus and Primary Counselor
Angela Bush, Primary Counselor - CBT
Angela Bush, M.Ed.
Primary Counselor - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Elizabeth Carter, NCC, APC
Elizabeth Carter, NCC, APC
Primary Counselor - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Nicole Casey, MAMFT
Nicole Casey, MAMFT
Primary Counselor - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Bethany Elmore, CAFE Primary Counselor
Bethany Elmore, MAMFT
Primary Counselor- Cognition & First Episode
Essence Fiddemon, MA
Essence Fiddemon, LAPC, NCC
Primary Counselor
 
Emily Giattina, LCSW, Lead Counselor - Dual Diagnosis
Emily Giattina, LCSW
Lead Counselor - Dual Diagnosis
Molly Kosar, LMSW
Molly Kosar, LMSW
Primary Counselor - Dual Diagnosis
<strong>Maggie Lipham, LMSW</strong><br/>Group Counselor and Care Coordinator
Maggie Lipham, LMSW
Group Counselor and Care Coordinator
Andrea Schklar, LCSW, Lead Counselor - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Andrea Schklar, LCSW
Lead Counselor - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Mallory Skelton, LAPC, Primary Counselor
Mallory Skelton, LAPC
Primary Counselor
 
Kelsey Smith, MA
Kelsey Smith, MA, APC
Primary Counselor - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Valarie Smith, CSW
Valarie Smith, LCSW
Primary Counselor
 

Family Therapy - Adult Program

Carlyle Bruce, PhD, Family Psychologist
Carlyle Bruce, PhD
Family Psychologist

Psychological Testing - Adult Program

Rory Barrett, MA, Psychometrist
Rory Barrett, MA
Psychometrist
Eunique Tolbert, MEd, Psychometrist
Eunique Tolbert, MEd
Psychometrist

Clinical Team Members - Adult Program

Natoya McMurray, LCSW, Residential Services Coordinator
Natoya McMurray, LCSW
Residential Services Director
 
Shelley Danser, CTRS, Adjunctive Therapies and Education Director
Shelley Danser, CTRS
Adjunctive Therapies and Education Director
Jimmy Anderson
Jimmy Anderson
Residential Counselor
 
Jeff Barnes, Music Specialist
Jeff Barnes
Music Specialist
 
<strong>Mary Jones Battle, LPN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/>&nbsp;
Mary Jones Battle, LPN
Nurse
 
Jeff Brannan, Recreation Therapist and LEAP Coordinator
Jeff Brannan, APC
Recreation Therapist and LEAP Coordinator
<strong>John Bremner, RN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/>&nbsp;
John Bremner, RN
Nurse
 
Gabriella Cahaley, MDiv, CPE, Pastoral Counselor
Gabriella Cahaley, MDiv, CPE
Pastoral Counselor
 
Roxanne Campbell, Residential Counselor
Roxanne Campbell
Residential Counselor

<strong>Natalie Carter, LPN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/>&nbsp;
Natalie Carter, LPN
Nurse
 
<strong>Paulette Clark</strong><br/>Day Services Coach<br/>&nbsp;
Paulette Clark
Day Services Coach
 
Akierrea Cooper, Transitional Assistant
Akierrea Cooper
Transitional Assistant

Niki Counselman, Independence Coach
Niki Counselman
Independence Coach
 
Susanna Daffron, Care Coordinator
Susanna Daffron
Care Coordinator
 
<strong>Ryan Giesel, LPN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/><br/>
Ryan Giesel, LPN
Nurse

Helen Goldberg, creative arts coordinator
Helen Goldberg
Creative Arts Coordinator
 
<strong>Marilyn Gude</strong><Br/>Residential Counselor<br/>&nbsp;
Marilyn Gude
Residential Counselor
 
Lisa Harper
Lisa Harper, RN
Nurse
 
<strong>Ashleigh Harris-Gates</strong><br/>Day Services Coach<br/>&nbsp;
Ashleigh Harris-Gates
Day Services Coach
 
Emma Hickey, Transitional Living Assistant
Emma Hickey
Transitional Living Assistant
 
Doug Hurd, Employment and Education Specialist
Doug Hurd
Employment and Education Specialist
Alexandria Jones, CRC, Education and Employment Coordinator
Alexandria Jones, CRC
Education and Employment Coordinator
<strong>Clevon Johnson</strong><br/>Residential Counselor<br/>&nbsp;
Clevon Johnson
Residential Counselor
 
<strong>Germia Lovitt, LPN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/>&nbsp;
Germia Lovitt, LPN
Nurse
 
<strong>Cheryl Mauro, LPN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/>&nbsp;
Cheryl Mauro, LPN
Nurse
 
Mason Manis
Mason Manis
Independence Coach
 
<strong>Eric Millen</strong><br/>Residential Counselor<br/>&nbsp;
Eric Millen
Residential Counselor
 
Christina Mitrisin, CPS, Certified Peer Specialist
Christina Mitrisin, CPS
Certified Peer Specialist
 
Caleb Reese, MA, Care Coordinator
Caleb Reese, MA
Care Coordinator
 
<strong>Jennifer Robinson</strong><Br/>Horticultural Therapy Counselor
Jennifer Robinson
Horticultural Therapy Counselor
Sam Ross, LMSW, Transitional Living Manager
Sam Ross, LMSW
Transitional Living Manager
 
<strong>Joann Royston-Johnson, RN</strong><br/>Nurse<br/>&nbsp;
Joann Royston-Johnson, RN
Nurse
 
Libba Shortridge, HTR, Horticultural Therapist
Libba Shortridge, HTR
Horticultural Therapist
 
Corey Tanner, LPC, Care Coordinator Manager
Corey Tanner, LPC
Care Coordinator Manager
 
Jaymie Williams Transitional Assistant
Jaymie Williams
Transitional Assistant

Integrated Wellness - Adult Program

Charles Halloway, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Charles Holloway, PA-C
Physician Assistant
 
Lisa Janik, MS, RD, LD, Dietician
Lisa Janik, MS, RD, LD
Dietitian
 
<strong>Debbie Morgan</strong><br/>Wellness Clinic Front Desk Receptionist
Debbie Morgan
Wellness Clinic Front Desk Receptionist
Brenda Roberson, Medical Assistant
Brenda Roberson
Medical Assistant
 
<strong>Kevin Snodgrass</strong><Br />Healthy Challenge Trainer<br/>&nbsp;
Kevin Snodgrass
Healthy Challenge Trainer
 
Anthony Weaver, RN-BSN, Residential Nursing Manager
Anthony Weaver, RN-BSN
Residential Nursing Manager
 

Outcomes, Research, and Education - Adult Program

Questions about outcomes: abalzer@skylandtrail.org

Alexandra Balzer, MPH, Research and Outcomes Coordinator
Alexandra Balzer, MPH
Research and Outcomes Coordinator
Dawn Collinge, LPC, NCC, MAC, ACS, Education Outreach Coordinator
Dawn Collinge, LPC, NCC, MAC, ACS
Education Outreach Coordinator
Krisanne Robinson, MPA, Data Assistant
Krisanne Robinson, MPA
Data Assistant

Medical Records

Medical records phone: 404-709-3160 |  fax: 678-974-5301

<strong>Ashia Edwards-Moreno</strong><br/>Medical Records
Ashia Edwards-Moreno
Medical Records

National Referral Relations Team

Questions about scheduling a tour or presentation: jdudkowski@skylandtrail.org

<Strong>Julie Dudkowski, MS, LPC, NCC</strong></br>National Referral Relations Representative
Julie Dudkowski, MS, LPC, NCC
National Referral Relations Representative
Amanda Franklin
Amanda Franklin, MA, CSAT-C
National Referral Relations Representative

Shannon Harris, MBA
Shannon Harris, MBA
National Referral Relations Representative
Joyce LatimerNational Referral Relationship Representative
Joyce Latimer
National Referral Relations Representative
 
Krista Snively
Krista Snively, MPA
National Referral Relations Representative

Patient Billing

Questions about patient billing: patientbilling@skylandtrail.org

<strong>Paula Vineyard</strong><br/>Patient Accounts Manager <br/> &nbsp &nbsp
Paula Vineyard
Patient Accounts Manager
   
Trecina Bowen
Trecina Bowen, LAPC
Utilization Management Coordinator
<strong>Latonya Cunningham</strong><Br/>Patient Billing <br/> &nbsp &nbsp
Latonya Cunningham
Patient Billing
   
Dakota Garcia
Dakota Garcia
Financial Counselor
   
Monca Green
Monca Green
Financial Counselor
<strong>Rick Kennedy</strong><br/>Patient Billing<br/>&nbsp;
Rick Kennedy
Patient Billing
 
Jacqueline Martin
Jacqueline Martin
Utilization Management Coordinator
<strong>Domnise Muldrow</strong><br/>Patient Billing
Domnise Muldrow
Patient Billing
<strong>Cindy Strella</strong><br/>Private Pay Coordinator
Cindy Strella
Private Pay Coordinator

Human Resources

Questions about HR: HR@skylandtrail.org

Steven Gravely, HR Director
Steven Gravely, MSHRM, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Director
<strong>Joe White Jr.</strong><br/>Human Resources Assistant
Joe White Jr.
Human Resources Assistant

Development

Questions about charitable giving or special events: sbuckley@skylandtrail.org

<strong>Elizabeth Alexander</strong><br/>Family Services Coordinator
Elizabeth Alexander
Family Services Coordinator
<strong>Sarah Buckley</strong><br/>Development Officer
Sarah Buckley
Development Officer
<strong>Ashley David</strong><br/>Special Events Coordinator
Ashley David
Special Events Coordinator
<strong>Kathleen Rast</strong><br/>Development and Special Events Associate
Kathleen Rast
Development and Special Events Associate
<strong>Thomas Sumner</strong><br/>Development Services Coordinator
Thomas Sumner
Development Services Coordinator

Communications

Media inquiries or questions about communications and outreach: seasley@skylandtrail.org

<strong>Shannon Easley, MPA</strong><Br/>Communications Director
Shannon Easley, MPA
Communications Director
<strong>Evan Floyd</strong><br/>Communications and Digital Content Manager
Evan Floyd
Communications and Digital Content Manager

Finance

Questions about finance and accounts payable: vgrier@skylandtrail.org

<strong>Vinette Grier</strong><br/>Accounting Manager
Vinette Grier
Accounting Manager
<strong>Qing Wei, MBA</strong><br/>Senior Accountant
Qing Wei, MBA
Senior Accountant

Facilities, IT & Support Services

Questions about facilities: bbradley@skylandtrail.org

<Strong>Ben Bradley</strong><br/>Facilities Management Director<br/>&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;
Ben Bradley
Facilities Management Director
 
 
<strong>Tonya Beckett-Johnson, DHA</strong><br/>Director of Quality Improvement & Risk Management
Tonya Beckett-Johnson, DHA
Director of Quality Improvement & Risk Management
<strong>Pamela Campbell</strong><br/>Marketing Assistant<br/>&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;
Pamela Campbell
Marketing Assistant
 
 
<strong>Jeff Elam, BSEET, MSW</strong><Br/>Clinical Systems Analyst<br/>&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;
Jeff Elam, BSEET, MSW
Clinical Systems Analyst
 
 
<strong>Mary Lou Mann</strong><Br/>Support Services Manager
Mary Lou Mann
Support Services Manager
<strong>Tatyana Roberts</strong><br/>Database Administrator
Tatyana Roberts
Database Administrator
Virlyn Schatzman
Virlyn Schatzman
Executive Assistant
<strong>Juan Silva</strong><br/>Maintenance Technician
Juan Silva
Maintenance Technician
Shetise Simmons
Shetise Simmons
Safety and Security Supervisor
<strong>Jeff Stiegman</strong><br/>Facilities Supervisor
Jeff Stiegman
Facilities Supervisor
<Strong>Molly Trujillo</strong><br/>Executive Assistant
Molly Trujillo
Executive Assistant
<strong>Julie Waller</strong><br/>Executive Assistant
Julie Waller
Executive Assistant

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