Our Staff
Work with a team that is as passionate as they are knowledgeable.
*All LMSW and LBSW providers are under the supervision of an LCSW-C.
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Clinical Providers
Michael Wink, LMSW
Therapist
Sophia Dimeler, CRNP-Family
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christianna Bull, CRNP-Family
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Emily Ruffo, LCPC
Therapist
LaShona Coleman, LMSW
ACT Therapist
Chloe Birch-Goggins, LMSW
Therapist
Carrie Meyer, LMSW
Therapist
Anastasia Mercado, LCPC
ACT Therapist
Mary Alexis Southward
ACT Therapist
Rachel Clark, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Staci Butler, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Beverly Twigg, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Tamara Dougherty, NCC, LCPC
Therapist
Jeannette Buchanan, LCSW-C
Therapist
Shashikala Venkatachalapathy, MD
Medical Director
Helen Smith, LCSW-C
Therapist
Jonathan Menges, LMSW
Therapist
Managers
Bright Djikunu
Accounting Team Leader
Nancy Walker
Revenue Cycle Manager
Samantha Adkins
Team Leader of Supported Employment Services
Sarah Da-Costa, LGPC
Team Leader of ACT Wicomico County
Alexis Foster
Team Leader of Wicomico County PRP
Diana Elliott
Accounts Payable Manager
Lisa Griffith
Accounting Controller
Daniel Wancowicz
Food Is Medicine Coordinator
Hope Fontaine
Rehabilitation Office Manager
Damiana Colley
Team Leader of Worcester County PRP
Minyon Savage
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Ashley Lopez
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Nichole Parris
Team Leader of Weekend Services
Dawn Johnson, CPRP
Residential Crisis Weekend Supervisor
Cieleeta Parker
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Kanesha Milbourne
Weekend Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Sharneka Waters
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Amanda Christopher
Revenue Cycle Manager
Lasheryl Rose
Team Leader of Somerset County PRP
Tyaira Fitzpatrick
Team Leader of Residential Rehabilitation Services
Kelsey Heater
Medical Office Manager
Courtnay Hill
Weekend Team Leader
Chelsea Pantalone, CRNP-Family
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Team Leader
Juanita Smullen
Team Leader of Residential Rehabilitation Services
Directors
Nicole Swift
Director of Supported Employment Services
Teresa Beath, LCPC
Administrative Clinic Director
Michelle Hall, LCSW-C
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program & Crisis Director
Keisha Jones
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Director
Nicole Nazario, MSW, CPRP
PRP Director
Elizabeth Ruffo, LCPC
Senior PRP Director
Joseph Ruffo, LMSW
Director of ACT Dorchester County
Kelly Beeseck, LCSW-C
Clinical Director
Kristine Hickman, PMHNP
Deputy Medical Director
Tina Handy, MSW
Director of Weekend Services
Anthony Trader, LMSW
Director of Worcester County ACT Services
Carole Ward, RN
Health Home & Nursing Director
Vice Presidents
Jennifer Daughton, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Human Resources
Amber Copeland, DSW
Vice President
Kristine Garlitz, LCSW-C
Vice President
Lacie Melville, CPRP
Vice President
Executive Officers
Dimitrios Cavathas, LCSW-C
CEO / Non-Voting Board Member
Pam Karpin, SHRM-SCP
CHRO
Joyce Schuldt
CFO
Board of Directors
January 1 – December 31, 2026
Ryan Flanagan
Amy Gonzales
Brian Gearhart
Treasurer
Dr. Andrea Vandiver
Dimitrios Cavathas, LCSW-C
CEO / Non-Voting Board Member
Kutresa Lankford-Purnell
Dana Fields
Jean Blish Siers
Secretary
Neal Stamp, M.D.
Megan Muller
President
Kathie Wright
Past President
Latasha Williams
2026 Board Meeting Schedule
- March 26, 2026
- June 25, 2026
- September 24, 2026
- December 17, 2026
Consumer Advisory Board Meeting Schedule
- September 23, 2026
- December 16, 2026
Meetings are held from12-1pm at 431 E Main St, Salisbury, MD