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We Believe Everyone Deserves a Clear Path to Care.

Our mission is to make finding and reaching care simpler by bringing people, providers, and communities together through technology and compassionate human support.

Executive Leadership

Amee Gray Founder & CEO of RecoverWell

Amee Gray

Founder and CEO

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Patrick Sala

Chief Technology Officer

Neli Pashikova

Neli Pashikova

Clinical Director and Internship Supervisor

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Alisha Abate

Director of Enhanced Care Management and Program Operations

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Peace Alade

Educational Webinar Program Manager

Shelby Howell

Shelby Howell

Training and Talent Development Manager

Care Management Team

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Tamieka Berry

Senior Lead Care Manager

Jessica Tripp

Jessica Tripp

Lead Care Manager

Brittny Jones

Brittny Jones-Gonzales

Lead Care Manager

Sabrina Siegle

Sabrina Siegle

Lead Care Manager

Alicia Damron

Alicia Damron

Lead Care Manager

Care Coordinators

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Omar Martinez

Care Coordinator

Yvonne Lujan

Yvonne Lujan

Care Coordinator

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Eileen Behrens

Care Coordinator

William Pereira

William Pereira

Care Coordinator

Karina Pineda

Karina Pineda

Care Coordinator

Kendra Crump

Kendra Crump

Care Coordinator

Andres Brand

Andres Brand

Care Coordinator

Christine Botsford

Christina Botsford

Care Coordinator

Parrisha Fortson

Parrisha Fortson

Care Coordinator

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Cory "CJ" Hollcraft

Care Coordinator

Engineering Team

Andrew Hart

Technical Advisor*

Emily McPherson

Emily McPherson

Software Engineer

Ahmet Özışık

Ahmet Özışık

Software Engineer*

Board of Directors

Angelique Campen

Angelique Campen

MD, FACEP

Harry Nelson

Harry Nelson

Founder/Managing Partner, Nelson Hardiman LLP

Tyler Peppel

Tyler Peppel

CEO of Tickr

“Everyone in crisis needs two things: hope and options.”
My mother was a social worker during the HIV and crack cocaine epidemic, and those words guided her work. They continue to guide ours today. RecoverWell was built on the belief that when people are facing difficult circumstances, they deserve compassionate support, meaningful choices, and a clear path forward.
Hope and options. It’s still that simple.

-Amee Gray, Founder and CEO

Building Healthy Communities is the Backbone of Our Value System.

  • Create Clearer Paths to Care — Make it easier for people to move from need to meaningful support.
  • Remove Barriers & Bias — Access to care should not depend on someone’s circumstances, background, diagnosis, or ability to navigate a complicated system.
  • Promote Hope — People need to know that options exist and that someone will help them find the next step.
  • Protect People & Build Trust — Use technology, responsible practices, and human relationships to protect information, strengthen accountability, and support safe transitions in care.
  • Strengthen Communities — Build connections across healthcare and community organizations so people can access support for the whole of their needs.

We are here to help people not only recover, but to recover well.

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Careers at RecoverWell

Amee Gray

Founder, CEO

Amee Gray is the Founder and CEO of RecoverWell, a tech-enabled social service organization transforming how people access behavioral health, medical care, housing, and community-based services.

A social anthropologist with more than two decades of experience in healthcare administration and public health, Amee founded RecoverWell after experiencing firsthand how difficult it was to navigate the healthcare and addiction-treatment systems for her own father. Growing up as the daughter of a father who struggled with heroin addiction also shaped her understanding of how stigma, fragmented systems, and assumptions about people and families can become barriers to care.

She built RecoverWell around a different premise: a person’s circumstances should never determine the limits of what others believe is possible for them.

Amee leads RecoverWell’s organizational strategy, partnerships, systems integration, innovation, and long-term growth. Her work focuses on building practical infrastructure that connects hospitals, healthcare providers, community organizations, and patients so that people experiencing complex health and social challenges have a clear pathway forward.

Her vision extends beyond improving access to services. She is building an organization designed to develop the workforce, systems, and community partnerships necessary to change how vulnerable people experience healthcare

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Patrick Sala

Technology Advisor

Patrick brings more than a decade of technology consulting and leadership experience to RecoverWell. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he began his career at Accenture, where he worked with major organizations across healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and the public sector.

Over the course of his career, Patrick progressed from technology consultant to project and account leadership, ultimately serving on a regional leadership team responsible for a rapidly growing practice in the Midwest. His experience spans software implementation, technical architecture, finance, human resources, and the integration of technology with complex business operations.

At RecoverWell, Patrick helps guide the technology strategy and infrastructure behind the organization’s growing care network. His focus is on building secure, scalable systems that make it easier for hospitals, care planners, and community providers to connect people with the services they need.

Patrick’s vision is to ensure that RecoverWell’s technology grows alongside its mission—using thoughtful innovation, strong security, and practical design to create a more connected and accessible system of care.

Neli Pashikova

Neli Pashikova

Clinical Director and Internship Supervisor

Neli Pashikova, LCSW, provides the clinical leadership that helps ensure RecoverWell’s work remains thoughtful, ethical, patient-centered, and grounded in professional social work practice.

As Clinical Director, Neli provides licensed clinical oversight and consultation for complex patient situations and supports RecoverWell’s care management teams as they navigate behavioral health, substance use, medical complexity, homelessness, trauma, and other factors that can make accessing and sustaining care extraordinarily difficult.

Neli also plays an essential role in RecoverWell’s workforce-development model. She provides clinical supervision and case consultation to MSW interns and emerging social workers, helping them connect real-world patient experiences to social work competencies, professional ethics, clinical judgment, patient autonomy, and their university curricula.

Her role ensures that learning at RecoverWell goes beyond understanding resources and completing referrals. Staff and students are taught to consider the whole person, recognize when a situation requires additional clinical guidance, understand professional boundaries, and make thoughtful decisions when working with people experiencing some of life’s most complex circumstances.

Through clinical oversight, education, and mentorship, Neli helps protect both the quality of care patients receive and the quality of the professionals RecoverWell develops.

Alisha Abate

Director of Enhanced Care Management and Program Operations

Alisha Abate leads the operational infrastructure that turns RecoverWell’s mission into consistent, coordinated patient care.

As Director of Enhanced Care Management and Program Operations, Alisha oversees the day-to-day systems that support RecoverWell’s care management teams, including case workflows, team coordination, documentation, quality, reporting, billing processes, and operational accountability.

Her role sits at the intersection of people, programs, and systems. She works closely with Lead Care Managers, Care Coordinators, clinical leadership, and executive leadership to ensure that patients with complex medical, behavioral health, housing, and social needs receive coordinated support while staff have the structure and resources necessary to do their jobs effectively.

As RecoverWell grows, Alisha also plays a central role in developing scalable workflows and operational systems that allow the organization to serve more people without sacrificing quality, accountability, or the individualized attention at the heart of the RecoverWell model.

She is the bridge between vision and execution—helping ensure that what RecoverWell promises patients and partners is reflected in how the organization operates every day.

Peace Alade

Educational Webinar Program Manager

Peace Alade leads webinar coordination and provider support at RecoverWell, helping ensure care planners stay informed about the resources available to the patients they serve. She coordinates educational webinars and continuing education opportunities covering existing resources, policy and procedure changes, new programs and developments, and other topics that impact access to care.

Peace also helps care planners become more familiar with RecoverWell’s growing network of care providers by creating opportunities for providers to share their services, programs, eligibility requirements, and referral pathways directly with the professionals making referrals.

Through continuing education, resource education, and ongoing provider engagement, Peace helps keep RecoverWell users informed, connected, and better equipped to navigate an evolving system of care.

Shelby Howell

Shelby Howell

Training and Talent Development Manager

Shelby Howell leads the training and workforce-development infrastructure through which RecoverWell develops its future workforce.

At RecoverWell, training is not a separate function that happens after someone is hired. It is where our workforce begins.

RecoverWell intentionally develops talent from within its internship and training pipeline. Students and emerging professionals learn the RecoverWell model from the ground up—beginning with systems navigation, community resources, insurance and eligibility, behavioral health levels of care, documentation, professional communication, and the complex logistical barriers that often determine whether a patient successfully reaches care.

Shelby leads that learning process. She supports onboarding and orientation, coordinates daily applied training, assigns learning activities and appropriate cases, helps trainees work through system bottlenecks, and evaluates their readiness to progress into greater levels of responsibility.

As a former participant and graduate of RecoverWell’s own MSW training program, Shelby brings a unique perspective to this work. She understands both what it means to learn the RecoverWell model and what emerging social workers need as they transition from academic education into real-world practice.

Because RecoverWell develops and hires talent from within, Shelby’s role touches virtually every part of the organization. The people she helps prepare today become the Care Coordinators, Lead Care Managers, program leaders, and professionals who carry RecoverWell’s philosophy into tomorrow.

Tamieka Berry

Senior Lead Care Manager

Tamieka Berry serves as Senior Lead Care Manager at RecoverWell, providing experienced patient-facing leadership and mentorship to the care management team.

Tamieka works directly with individuals navigating complex medical, behavioral health, substance use, housing, and social-service needs. She helps patients move through complicated systems of care while maintaining the dignity, persistence, and individualized attention that are central to the RecoverWell model.

As a senior member of the care management team, Tamieka also helps develop the professionals working alongside her. She supports and mentors Lead Care Managers and Care Coordinators, shares practical knowledge gained through complex patient cases, and helps emerging social workers translate what they have learned in training into thoughtful, effective patient advocacy.

Her role is an important bridge between RecoverWell’s training infrastructure and its day-to-day patient work. She helps reinforce standards for communication, documentation, collaboration, professional boundaries, problem-solving, and follow-through while ensuring that the individual behind the case never gets lost in the process.

Tamieka brings experience, compassion, and persistence to the work, helping both patients and developing care managers find their way forward through even the most complex situations.

Jessica Tripp

Care Coordinator

My name is Jessica Tripp. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work degree at the University of Massachusetts Global and hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an associate degree in liberal arts. I am completing my internship at Recoverwell, where I am continuing to develop my clinical skills and gain experience in a recovery-oriented environment. I am passionate about supporting others and have a strong interest in mental health, wellness, and long-term recovery.

Originally from Ohio and raised in Texas, I am a proud supporter of Texas A&M University athletics—Gig ’em Aggies! Outside of my professional and academic pursuits, I enjoy college football, baseball, cooking for my family, and spending time at the beach. One of my greatest joys is watching my son play baseball, and I value family, connection, and creating meaningful experiences with those closest to me!

Brittny Jones-Gonzales

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

Hi, I’m Brittny Jones-Gonzales, a student obtaining my Master of Social Work. I’m a proud mom, wife, and friend who is passionate about making a difference. I’m driven by a heart for helping others and advocating for positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. 

Sabrina Siegle

Care Coordinator

I am an MSW student at UMass Global and am thrilled to be working alongside such caring and dedicated advocates. As an adult learner entering the social services field, I bring a strong foundation in Human Resources Management, leadership, and real-world experience. I am committed to lifelong learning, challenging systemic barriers, and advocating for equitable access to resources and opportunities. I look forward to using my skills and experiences to help empower communities and contribute to a stronger future for generations to come.

Alicia Damron

Alicia Damron

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

I have a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Studio Art. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW) with a focus on clinical social work and working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

My main areas of interest are supporting clients who are experiencing trauma or mental health crises. I am also very interested in art therapy and working with children and families within social services.

During my internship with RecoverWell, I hope to gain experience working with clients in crisis and learn effective strategies for supporting individuals with mental health challenges. I also hope to develop stronger clinical skills that will help me better support clients’ overall well-being.

In my free time, I enjoy painting and reading. Art is an important outlet for me and one of the reasons I am interested in incorporating creative approaches, such as art therapy, into my future social work practice.

Omar Martinez

Care Coordinator

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW) with a focus on the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential. My professional interests focus on mental health, crisis intervention, and supporting individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.

I have experience working with individuals in mental health and social service settings, where I have conducted assessments, supported clients during crises, coordinated for care, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to help individuals work toward recovery and stability. I have also worked with youth and families in residential and supportive care environments, helping clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and navigate difficult life situations.

I am currently completing my internship with RecoverWell, which aligns closely with my passion for helping others and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I am excited to continue developing my clinical and case management skills while supporting individuals and connecting them with resources that promote overall well-being.

Yvonne Lujan

Care Coordinator

I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with the goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My primary areas of interest include Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis Intervention, with a strong commitment to supporting individuals through compassionate, client-centered practice. I am an active member of the National Association of Social Workers and value ongoing professional development and ethical social work practice. 

Through my internship experience, I hope to continue strengthening my clinical skills, deepen my understanding of client-centered approaches, and expand my ability to support diverse populations in meaningful and effective ways. 

Outside of my professional and academic pursuits, I enjoy reading whenever I have the opportunity. My favorite authors are Stephen King, Joe Hill, and Dean Koontz, whose work has long inspired my appreciation for storytelling and human resilience.

Eileen Behrens

Care Coordinator

Working as a RecoverWell Care Coordinator is an immersive internship experience during which I can apply what I have gained from my MSW studies and formative professional journey while facilitating connections to behavioral and physical healthcare and human services for vulnerable individuals who may otherwise have no idea how to find continuum of care after leaving the emergency room or while they continue to struggle with addiction.

The experience that I gained as I travelled a meandering career path from restaurant and bar work (all roles but bouncer!), to elementary and adult education, to management, to craftmaking and art, then to advocacy, before realizing my ultimate life purpose is social work, helps to inform how I approach my current work with individuals who are housing insecure or unhoused and underserved individuals who are socially and economically impacted by systemic racism.

I am particularly interested in understanding how an individual’s physical and behavioral health are impacted by comorbidities and intersectionality. My aim is to help people overcome marginalization, gain self-efficacy, and have good health outcomes by working on facilitating their continuum of care.

When I am not working, I enjoy having outdoor adventures with family and friends or my dog. If I get into the woods, wander a shore, walk into the hills, or paddle out on the water, I feel renewed. Art, music, and the written word are my inspirations.

William "Billy" Pereira

Care Coordinator

Billy Pereira is an MSW student at UMass Global with a strong interest in supporting individuals and communities as they navigate complex health and social service systems. He earned an associate’s degree in Sociology from Antelope Valley College and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from UMass Global.

At RecoverWell, Billy brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to care coordination. He believes each person comes with unique strengths, experiences, and challenges and is committed to helping individuals access the resources and support they need while being treated with dignity and respect.

As he continues his MSW training, Billy is building his skills in advocacy, care coordination, and direct client support, preparing for continued growth within the social work profession. Outside of work and school, he enjoys yoga, working out, and volunteering at a local food bank.

Karina Pineda

Care Coordinator

Karina earned her bachelor’s degree in California, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Psychology, and is currently pursuing her MSW through an Advanced Standing program in Arizona. At RecoverWell, she continues to grow as a social work professional while supporting individuals as they navigate challenging circumstances.

Karina believes that no circumstance has to define the end of someone’s story. Through compassion, advocacy, and connection to meaningful resources, she hopes to help others rediscover hope, dignity, and the possibility of a new beginning.

“Where there is life, there is hope.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero

 
 

Kendra Crump

Care Coordinator

Kendra Crump is an Atlanta native, Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Grand Canyon University, and Care Coordinator with RecoverWell. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Kendra brings together her background in storytelling and communication with a growing commitment to mental health, advocacy, and community support.

At RecoverWell, Kendra is developing her social work practice while helping individuals navigate barriers and connect with meaningful care and resources. She is also the creator and host of Kyndra’s Corner, where she uses conversation and storytelling to encourage personal growth and connection.

Kendra aspires to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ultimately establish a private practice, with a particular commitment to expanding support and opportunity within underserved communities.

Andres Brand

Andres Brand

Care Coordinator

Andy brings a background in psychology and sociology, along with several years of experience in case management supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, housing instability, and homelessness. His work has focused on helping people navigate complex systems, connect with community resources and services, and access support tailored to their individual needs.

Currently pursuing his Master of Social Work (MSW), Andy is continuing to develop his skills in direct practice and behavioral health. He is particularly interested in mental health and person-centered care, with a focus on building supportive relationships, addressing barriers to services, and helping individuals move toward greater stability and well-being.

At RecoverWell, Andy brings his case management experience to the Care Coordinator role while continuing to develop along the pathway toward Lead Care Management.

Christine Botsford

Christina Botsford

Care Coordinator

Christina is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Massachusetts Global and serves as a Care Coordinator with RecoverWell. Her interest in social work comes from a desire to understand people within the full context of their lives—not simply through a diagnosis or a single challenge they may be facing. She believes meaningful support begins with listening, meeting people where they are, and recognizing the strengths they already possess.

Through her work at RecoverWell, Christina is gaining hands-on experience helping individuals navigate medical, behavioral health, and social needs while connecting them with care, resources, and support. She is especially drawn to the advocacy and human connection at the heart of social work and is continuing to build the skills that will prepare her for the next stage of her social work career.

 
 

Parrisha Fortson

Care Coordinator

Parrisha is a dedicated social work professional with experience in behavioral health, case management, and advocacy, supporting individuals and families as they navigate challenging circumstances. She is currently completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is passionate about helping people recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and move toward meaningful change.

At RecoverWell, Parrisha brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to care coordination. She believes in meeting people where they are, providing support without judgment, and creating an environment where every person feels heard, respected, and empowered to take the next steps toward greater stability and well-being.

Cory "CJ" Hollcraft

Care Coordinator

Cory James Hollcraft (CJ) is a Care Coordinator who believes meaningful support begins with genuine human connection. Warm, approachable, and easy to talk to, Cory brings a down-to-earth perspective to his work and is committed to helping individuals feel comfortable, heard, and respected.

At RecoverWell, Cory supports people as they navigate life’s challenges and connect with the care and resources they need. His approach centers on listening without judgment, building trust, and meeting each person where they are. Cory believes that when people feel understood and supported, they are better equipped to identify their strengths, overcome barriers, and move forward in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Andrew Hart

Technical Advisor*

Andrew is an accomplished technologist who has built and led engineering teams in startups and enterprise across various domains. His early experience at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory fueled a passion for using technology to solve hard problems that improve our lives on Earth, which perfectly aligns with RecoverWell’s core mission. Andrew leverages his expertise in building enterprise-ready software to guide RecoverWell as it scales its revolutionary platform. 
 
*Andrew is subcontracted through Mintubi – a custom software development firm working with clients that serve the public good.
Emily McPherson

Emily McPherson

Software Engineer

Emily is a full-stack engineer, bringing a decade of experience in med-tech, cybersecurity, systems, and software development. She has worked with RecoverWell since its early inception and is excited to continue developing the platform to provide the best experience possible for patients, advocates, and organizations. Emily holds a BS in Computer Science from University of Maryland Global College and is working on a Master of Information and Data Science at UC Berkeley. 
Ahmet Özışık

Ahmet Özışık

Software Engineer*

Ahmet is a seasoned software developer, with over a decade of experience in the industry. Among various domains he’s worked in, he is most passionate about leveraging technology for social good and has spearheaded projects like School Safety Survey, aimed at assisting schools in low-income countries for disaster preparedness. Now, Ahmet is driven to contribute his expertise to RecoverWell’s mission of simplifying access to treatment. 
 
*Ahmet is subcontracted through Mintubi – a custom software development firm working with clients that serve the public good.
Angelique Campen

Angelique Campen

MD, FACEP

Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, and an entrepreneur. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique has served as Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Providence St Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She is also founder of Vital Medical Services, which provides COVID-19 testing, medi- cal clearances and DUI blood draws at law enforcement facilities and thus reduces ER overcrowding.
Harry Nelson

Harry Nelson

Founder/Managing Partner, Nelson Hardiman LLP

Harry Nelson is one of the leading legal experts in matters related to addiction treatment and behavioral health in America. In addition to several other books, he is the author of the best-selling The United States of Opioids: A Prescription of Liberating a Nation in Pain. He is the founder and managing partner of Nelson Hardiman LLP, a leading law firm focused on healthcare and life sciences innovation based in Los Angeles, California, where he advises clients on regulatory and business strategy. Harry has received extensive awards and recognition for his advocacy and legal reform efforts to improve U.S. healthcare.

Tyler Peppel

CEO of Tickr

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