Some companies have a mission. Others have a vision. We have a purpose: to unleash the power of our employees and participants to create a resilient world, one person at a time.
Our purpose guides everything we do. Who we hire, what we do and how we do it are all focused on building resilience.
Meet our Executive Team and Board:
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience means having the capacity to achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity. It is developing this capacity in the children, families and adults we serve that is our sole purpose.
What you are passionate about as a leader? Seeing our teams in action and unleashed expressing their passions to make this a resilient world!
How did you get into this field? I started my work in health care as a volunteer on the Phoenix Warm Line, helping those with a serious mental illness find connection and hope.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? Over the last 20 plus years in health care, my focus has been on developing people, teams and systems that add value to the community. My focus now is developing a strong culture that allows our teams to develop resiliency in the people and families we serve.
Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar and being taken on walks by our rescue dogs Norman and Olly.
Years of Experience: 22
Degrees: Masters of History and Philosophy of Science, Masters of Counseling, Masters in Business Administration (2019)
Licenses/Certifications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certified Business Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor
What does resilience mean to you? When I think of resilience I think of having the inner strength to manage whatever happens in life. Everyone has struggles at different times in life and having resilience helps us to get through it.
What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about helping others and being a lifelong learner both professionally and personally.
How did you get into this field? I started working for non-profits at the age of 19 and it became apparent to me that I wanted to be part of something bigger that has a positive impact on others and gives back to the community.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I have worked for Resilient Health for over 20 years and have primarily been involved with operations in one form or another. I have been fortunate to work at various levels within the organization as it has grown.
Let's get personal: I love spending time with my family, going to movies, reading, and being outdoors.
Years of Experience: 24
Degrees: MBA with a concentration on Population Health, BBA with a concentration on Information Technology
What does resilience mean to you? For me, resilience is the inner strength to stay positive and optimistic even when things are difficult.
What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about making a difference. I love working in this industry because every aspect of my work as a financial executive makes a difference in both the employees I work with and the individuals we serve.
How did you get into this field? While working on my college degree, I worked as a receptionist for a small behavioral health company in a rural setting. While working in this capacity, I developed a great deal of compassion for the most vulnerable behavioral health populations.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? My career has been focused on developing and leading high functioning accounting teams, improving accounting practices, and developing financial growth and sustainability strategies for not-for-profit healthcare companies.
Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs. I am also passionate about helping young girls develop leadership skills and spend a significant amount of volunteer time as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
Years of Experience: 30
Degrees: BS Accountancy from Northern Arizona University
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona; Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is about adapting to the difficulties we face without losing sight of our values, sense of self and community. It's growing stronger, and more adaptable through the challenges and maintaining a sense of flexibility in how we approach life's ups and downs, while finding new ways to thrive.
What are you passionate about as a leader? I feel passionate about creating connections, fostering trust, and building community. I believe a strong community can weather the toughest storms together, and in the process, everyone thrives.
How did you get into this field? I got into this field driven by the desire to help people navigate life’s challenges without the long-term emotional and psychological toll.
What has been the focus/expertise in our career? I have focused on helping others build resilience and emotional intelligence, by accessing needed resources and establishing meaningful community connections to bounce back from challenges while also helping process and make sense of their experiences in healthy ways.
Let’s get personal: I love spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new places.
Years of Experience: 13
Degrees: Fine arts (BFA), Master of Counseling (MC)
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed professional counselor (LPC), EMDR trained, trauma informed.
Current position/company
Senior Director, Real Estate at Carvana
Year started with the Resilient Health Board
2022
What interested you about being a part of the board and the behavioral health field?
I view behavioral health as a critical need for a resilient community. I was very excited when presented with an opportunity to serve on the board for an important organization filling such a critical need in our community.
What does resiliency mean to you?
Resilience is mindset. With resilience a person is optimistic about the future no matter the perils of their past or present. Using this mindset to guide and be a positive force in the community.
Current position/company
Healthcare Consultant
Year started with the Resilient Health Board
2020
What interested you about being a part of the board and the behavioral health field?
Having worked in behavioral healthcare and technology my entire career, I was looking for an opportunity to serve my community.
What does resiliency mean to you?
When I think of resiliency I immediately see the faces of people, families, children - who have come though the doors of agencies I have worked in. Their journey, their story often demonstrates resiliency; coming out of trauma, crisis or mental health challenges to gain strength to continue to deal with the impact those events have had in their lives and may continue to have.
Current position/company
Partner, RSM US LLP
Year started with the Resilient Health Board
2021
What interested you about being a part of the board and the behavioral health field?
After a crisis involving a family member, I realized that behavioral health in Arizona is a cause I feel needs improvement. I believe in Resilient’s mission and want to help them be stronger.
What does resiliency mean to you?
Resiliency helps our clients cope and become more a part of their community support structures.
Current position/company
Licensed Psychologist
Year started with the Resilient Health Board
2020
What interested you about being a part of the board and the behavioral health field?
I have always been intrigued by human behavior and the reasons for behavioral health issues. In addition, helping to ease suffering as a result of behavioral health issues became a career for me that is gratifying. Becoming a board member at Resilient Health combines my interest for human behavior and the desire to ease suffering from behavioral health issues by reaching a large population.
What does resiliency mean to you?
Resiliency means an ability to adapt, manage and overcome life's obstacles with a stronger and healthier sense of self. Resiliency can be innate or acquired, yet both assist in managing the curve balls life can present.
Current position/company
Attorney/Partner - Coppersmith Brockelman
Year started with the Resilient Health Board
2021
What interested you about being a part of the board and the behavioral health field?
This was an opportunity to work with, and grow, a wonderful organization that helps those in my (and our) community who don’t often receive the resources they need and the empathy they deserve.
What does resiliency mean to you?
Resiliency means taking steps, often with the help of family, friends, and organizations like Resilient Health, to maintain your physical and mental well-being in the face of trauma or adversity. Resilience is building the inner strength necessary to keep moving with purpose and resolve.
Current position/company
Chief Housing Officer, HOM, Inc.
Year started with the Resilient Health Board
2025
What interested you about being a part of the board and the behavioral health field?
I have a longstanding passion for transforming systems to better serve vulnerable populations, and behavioral health is at the heart of that work. My career has centered around expanding access to supportive housing and improving health equity, often working alongside individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Joining the Resilient Health Board was a natural extension of this commitment. I’ve admired Resilient’s evolution as an organization particularly its trauma-informed approach and visionary leadership and I’m eager to contribute my lived and professional experience to further its mission.
What does resiliency mean to you?
To me, resiliency is the capacity to heal, grow, and adapt in the face of adversity. It’s not about bouncing back to what was, but moving forward stronger, wiser, and more grounded. In the context of behavioral health, resiliency means creating systems and supports that not only help individuals survive, but thrive. It’s about honoring people’s lived experiences, offering compassionate care, and building environments where healing and hope are possible. Resiliency is both an individual and collective journey—and it's one I’m honored to support through this board role.
At Resilient Health, we value a high-trust culture in which employees are unleashed to bring the best of who they are. Our employees are intentionally mentioned first in our common purpose statement. We do this because we know the more we develop our employees and improve their work experience, the better the resiliency-building experience our participants will have.
In fact, our core values were developed by all of our employees. These values will help remind us of who we are, why we do what we do, and how we truly can make a difference.
We are compassionate.
We are authentic.
We are respectful.
We are innovative.
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience means having the capacity to achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity. It is developing this capacity in the children, families and adults we serve that is our sole purpose.
What you are passionate about as a leader? Seeing our teams in action and unleashed expressing their passions to make this a resilient world!
How did you get into this field? I started my work in health care as a volunteer on the Phoenix Warm Line, helping those with a serious mental illness find connection and hope.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? Over the last 20 plus years in health care, my focus has been on developing people, teams and systems that add value to the community. My focus now is developing a strong culture that allows our teams to develop resiliency in the people and families we serve.
Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar and being taken on walks by our rescue dogs Norman and Olly.
Years of Experience: 22
Degrees: Masters of History and Philosophy of Science, Masters of Counseling, Masters in Business Administration (2019)
Licenses/Certifications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certified Business Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor
What does resilience mean to you? When I think of resilience I think of having the inner strength to manage whatever happens in life. Everyone has struggles at different times in life and having resilience helps us to get through it.
What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about helping others and being a lifelong learner both professionally and personally.
How did you get into this field? I started working for non-profits at the age of 19 and it became apparent to me that I wanted to be part of something bigger that has a positive impact on others and gives back to the community.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I have worked for Resilient Health for over 20 years and have primarily been involved with operations in one form or another. I have been fortunate to work at various levels within the organization as it has grown.
Let's get personal: I love spending time with my family, going to movies, reading, and being outdoors.
Years of Experience: 24
Degrees: MBA with a concentration on Population Health, BBA with a concentration on Information Technology
What does resilience mean to you? For me, resilience is the inner strength to stay positive and optimistic even when things are difficult.
What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about making a difference. I love working in this industry because every aspect of my work as a financial executive makes a difference in both the employees I work with and the individuals we serve.
How did you get into this field? While working on my college degree, I worked as a receptionist for a small behavioral health company in a rural setting. While working in this capacity, I developed a great deal of compassion for the most vulnerable behavioral health populations.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? My career has been focused on developing and leading high functioning accounting teams, improving accounting practices, and developing financial growth and sustainability strategies for not-for-profit healthcare companies.
Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs. I am also passionate about helping young girls develop leadership skills and spend a significant amount of volunteer time as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
Years of Experience: 30
Degrees: BS Accountancy from Northern Arizona University
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona; Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is about adapting to the difficulties we face without losing sight of our values, sense of self and community. It's growing stronger, and more adaptable through the challenges and maintaining a sense of flexibility in how we approach life's ups and downs, while finding new ways to thrive.
What are you passionate about as a leader? I feel passionate about creating connections, fostering trust, and building community. I believe a strong community can weather the toughest storms together, and in the process, everyone thrives.
How did you get into this field? I got into this field driven by the desire to help people navigate life’s challenges without the long-term emotional and psychological toll.
What has been the focus/expertise in our career? I have focused on helping others build resilience and emotional intelligence, by accessing needed resources and establishing meaningful community connections to bounce back from challenges while also helping process and make sense of their experiences in healthy ways.
Let’s get personal: I love spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new places.
Years of Experience: 13
Degrees: Fine arts (BFA), Master of Counseling (MC)
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed professional counselor (LPC), EMDR trained, trauma informed.
We've come a long way since 1971, when we opened our doors as Presbyterian Service Agency. The agency started with a mission to provide supportive services and outreach to elderly and boarding home residents in South Phoenix. Over the years, we have expanded across Arizona and our scope of services. These services include scientifically-based mental health, addiction, trauma, wellness and integrated primary care services for children, adults and families.
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience means having the capacity to achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity. It is developing this capacity in the children, families and adults we serve that is our sole purpose.
What you are passionate about as a leader? Seeing our teams in action and unleashed expressing their passions to make this a resilient world!
How did you get into this field? I started my work in health care as a volunteer on the Phoenix Warm Line, helping those with a serious mental illness find connection and hope.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? Over the last 20 plus years in health care, my focus has been on developing people, teams and systems that add value to the community. My focus now is developing a strong culture that allows our teams to develop resiliency in the people and families we serve.
Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar and being taken on walks by our rescue dogs Norman and Olly.
Years of Experience: 22
Degrees: Masters of History and Philosophy of Science, Masters of Counseling, Masters in Business Administration (2019)
Licenses/Certifications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certified Business Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor
What does resilience mean to you? When I think of resilience I think of having the inner strength to manage whatever happens in life. Everyone has struggles at different times in life and having resilience helps us to get through it.
What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about helping others and being a lifelong learner both professionally and personally.
How did you get into this field? I started working for non-profits at the age of 19 and it became apparent to me that I wanted to be part of something bigger that has a positive impact on others and gives back to the community.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I have worked for Resilient Health for over 20 years and have primarily been involved with operations in one form or another. I have been fortunate to work at various levels within the organization as it has grown.
Let's get personal: I love spending time with my family, going to movies, reading, and being outdoors.
Years of Experience: 24
Degrees: MBA with a concentration on Population Health, BBA with a concentration on Information Technology
What does resilience mean to you? For me, resilience is the inner strength to stay positive and optimistic even when things are difficult.
What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about making a difference. I love working in this industry because every aspect of my work as a financial executive makes a difference in both the employees I work with and the individuals we serve.
How did you get into this field? While working on my college degree, I worked as a receptionist for a small behavioral health company in a rural setting. While working in this capacity, I developed a great deal of compassion for the most vulnerable behavioral health populations.
What has been the focus/expertise in your career? My career has been focused on developing and leading high functioning accounting teams, improving accounting practices, and developing financial growth and sustainability strategies for not-for-profit healthcare companies.
Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs. I am also passionate about helping young girls develop leadership skills and spend a significant amount of volunteer time as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
Years of Experience: 30
Degrees: BS Accountancy from Northern Arizona University
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona; Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is about adapting to the difficulties we face without losing sight of our values, sense of self and community. It's growing stronger, and more adaptable through the challenges and maintaining a sense of flexibility in how we approach life's ups and downs, while finding new ways to thrive.
What are you passionate about as a leader? I feel passionate about creating connections, fostering trust, and building community. I believe a strong community can weather the toughest storms together, and in the process, everyone thrives.
How did you get into this field? I got into this field driven by the desire to help people navigate life’s challenges without the long-term emotional and psychological toll.
What has been the focus/expertise in our career? I have focused on helping others build resilience and emotional intelligence, by accessing needed resources and establishing meaningful community connections to bounce back from challenges while also helping process and make sense of their experiences in healthy ways.
Let’s get personal: I love spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new places.
Years of Experience: 13
Degrees: Fine arts (BFA), Master of Counseling (MC)
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed professional counselor (LPC), EMDR trained, trauma informed.
Our purpose is to unleash the power of our employees and participants to create a resilient world, one person at a time.
It is important for us that each person who walks through our doors walks back out with tools that will help them continue to succeed in life.
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