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RecoverWell is on a mission to make treatment easily accessible for everyone.

Executive Leadership

Amee Gray

Founder, CEO

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Patrick Sala

Chief Technology Officer

Neli Pashikova

Neli Pashikova

Clinical Supervisor

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Alisha Abate

Director of Enhanced Care Management

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Peace Alade

Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

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Lindsey Rivera

Administrative Coordinator

Enhanced Care Managers

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Tamieka Berry

Lead Care Manager

Brittny Jones

Brittny Jones-Gonzales

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

Brittany Belluci

Brittany Bellucci

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

Shelby Howell

Shelby Howell

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

Alicia Damron

Alicia Damron

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

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

"My mother was a social worker during the crack cocaine epidemic and her mantra was: 'Everyone in crisis needs two things: hope and options.'

Inspired by that same compassion and dedication to human life, RecoverWell supports all healthcare and social service professionals in providing well-curated, fast treatment options that signal to patients that their life has value, meaning and purpose. Hope and options."

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Building Healthy Communities is the Backbone of Our Value System.

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Our Core Values Inform the Way We Build Our Team and Our Business

 

Our Guidepost

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

With everything we do, we ask ourselves: “How can the RecoverWell team be effective stewards of healing?”
 

Spark a Healthcare Evolution

Streamlined access to mental health services and treatment for chemical dependency should be the standard in healthcare.

How can RecoverWell drastically improve the connection between crisis and recovery in order to reduce overdose deaths and suicide?


Remove Barriers and Bias

Asking for help takes courage. It shouldn’t. It should be easy.

In order to make mental healthcare and addiction treatment more accessible, what barriers and bias can we help remove?
 

Promote Hope

It’s hard to see the future in the midst of a personal crisis.  

How can RecoverWell help light the way?
 

Protect People

RecoverWell exists to create a safe passage from crisis to recovery, utilizing technology.

How can we use our personal talents and skills to grow and innovate healthcare connections? How can we help protect information, build trust, foster a proactive community, and create accountability?
 

Reflect a Culture of Healing

Mental health and substance use disorders affect humans universally.  

How can we discover and repair gaps in healthcare for people suffering from these treatable conditions and at the same time address the disparity of services, affect positive change in our communities and promote whole person healthcare for all?
 

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Careers at RecoverWell

Amee Gray

Founder, CEO

I’m the Founder and CEO of RecoverWell, a tech-enabled social service organization transforming how patients access behavioral health, medical, and community-based care. I started RecoverWell to address the critical gaps I saw in hospital discharge planning and access to care—where too many patients were leaving the hospital without a clear path forward. Today, we streamline discharge planning and connect patients from the community to the right level of care in real time by combining technology with hands-on care coordination. I’m deeply committed to improving outcomes for high-need and vulnerable populations and ensuring that no patient falls through the cracks.

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Patrick Sala

Technology Advisor

Patrick graduated from the University of Notre Dame and spent the next ten years as a technology consultant at Accenture. Each year brought on additional responsibilities and lessons of how technology, software implementation and business needs intersected at some of the top companies in the world. His experience is as varied across industries (healthcare, retail, telecom, public sector) as it is across business functions (finance, HR, technical architecture). Over time, Patrick grew from being a team member, to serving as a project leader, becoming an account leader and then most recently joining a regional leadership team responsible for a rapidly growing practice in the Midwest.
He has seen firsthand what it means to be successful at the highest levels from a technology aspect. His goal is to grow RecoverWell into a best in class digital healthcare company, rooted in security and forward thinking technology.
Neli Pashikova

Neli Pashikova

Clinical Supervisor

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a BA in Psychology from UC Davis, an MSW from CSU Dominguez Hills, and an MBA from the University of Arizona. I bring over 14 years of experience working across residential, outpatient, school-based, and hospital settings, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
My approach is integrative and tailored to each individual, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and strengths-based modalities. I am passionate about providing compassionate, personalized care that helps clients build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and navigate life’s challenges. I truly believe that healing is a transformative and meaningful journey.
I am also the founder of Beautiful Journey Recovery Center, which I established in 2018. In addition to my clinical work, I provide clinical supervision to MSW students and ACSW interns, supporting their professional growth and development.

Alisha Abate

Director of Enhanced Care Management

Alisha combines her business background with a strong commitment to social services, supporting individuals with complex behavioral health, substance use, and housing needs. She began her career in Enhanced Care Management (ECM) as a billable provider and Substance Use Disorder Specialist in an outpatient mental health program supporting justice-involved individuals.

Her work has included serving as a Social Support Counselor under Project Roomkey during the COVID-19 crisis and as a Housing Specialist at the San Diego Housing Commission. She later worked as a Substance Use Navigator in Kaiser Permanente’s Emergency Department, supporting patients through the CA Bridge program to address the opioid epidemic.

Most recently, Alisha supported The Action Project as a Program Implementation and QA Consultant, helping strengthen programs for at-risk youth. She is passionate about using data and systems improvement to expand access to community resources.

Peace Alade

Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

Hi, I’m Peace Alade. I lead webinar coordination and community outreach at RecoverWell, where I plan and execute hospital in-service webinars that connect healthcare providers to timely, relevant treatment and social service resources.

With a background in Food Science Education from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and experience in communication and outreach, I bring a thoughtful, people-centered approach to engagement. I’m passionate about strengthening care coordination, building meaningful provider relationships, and ultimately helping improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Lindsey Rivera

Administrative Coordinator

With a background in Psychology and Anthropology from California State University, Northridge, I bring a people centered and systems aware perspective to my work. I’m passionate about building systems that truly serve the communities they’re designed for. In my role, I support daily operations and care coordination across teams and providers, always with a focus on connection, collaboration, and impact. I’m especially committed to improving access to care for underserved communities and helping create more equitable, responsive systems.

Tamieka Berry

Lead Care Manager

I am a Lead Care Manager at RecoverWell, dedicated to supporting individuals through meaningful life transitions. I am passionate about building genuine connections and helping people navigate complex processes to improve their overall well-being. My work in social services is grounded in strong personal values and a deep sense of responsibility to support others with care and respect. I take a client-centered approach to ensure each person receives compassionate, practical guidance tailored to their unique needs.

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. 

Brittany Bellucci

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

As a care manager at RecoverWell, I specialize in navigating complex systems of care, connecting individuals to vital resources during periods of critical transition. Drawing upon my comprehensive background in clinical case management within both Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and the treatment space, I understand that navigating a medical, psychological, or life crisis can be a deeply overwhelming experience for clients and their support networks. I collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure seamless, wrap-around support. Whether I am advocating for a client, guiding a worried family member through the referral process, or sitting down to speak directly with an individual in distress, I am dedicated to the profound connection that emerges when people feel truly heard, validated, and seen. I believe that providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space during times of vulnerability is the cornerstone of meaningful healing and building a foundation for a healthy, grounded life.

Shelby Howell

Shelby Howell

Care Manager and MSW Candidate

I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and am excited to be completing my internship with RecoverWell. My interests in social services include working with individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, and involvement with the child welfare system. I am passionate about supporting people as they navigate difficult life situations and work toward stability and positive change. Through my internships, I look forward to building my clinical skills and gaining hands-on experience working with clients in a recovery-focused setting. I am especially interested in learning more about approaches that support mental health and long-term recovery. Outside of my professional interests, I enjoy spending time in the sunshine and at the beach, and I value opportunities for personal growth and continued learning. 

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.

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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