our team

meet our leadership team and board of directors

Leading us in the right direction

Directions for Living is led by experienced professionals who believe deeply in the power of our mission. Our leadership team brings decades of expertise in mental health, community care, and nonprofit service. Their work ensures that our services remain accessible, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of our community.

Executive leadership Team

April Lott

President & CEO

Doug Brunn

Chief Operating Officer

Amy Fichter

VP of Strategic Initiatives

Summer Gray

VP of Communications & Development

Malika Matthew

VP of Finance

Millie Wagner

VP of Legal Affairs &
Compliance

Senior leadership Team

Joseph Blanchette

Senior Director of
Outpatient Services

Maria east

Senior Director of
Revenue Cycle Management

Melinda Edington

Senior Director of
Housing First

Mary Mason

Senior Director of
Human Resources

Katie Schaffer

Senior Director of
Families First

Jennifer Whealey

Senior Director of Quality &
Risk Management

leadership Team

Jeila Alai

Director of
Evidence Based Practices

Lisa Alchin

Director of
Development

Adrienne Belarde

Director of Prevention &
Family Preservation

Renee Carter-Gura

Clinical Director

Barrett Cuttino

Director of Adult
Outpatient Services

Jillian Harris

Director of
First Five

Sarah Miller-Marossy

Director of Reunification &
Support

Aubrey Muir

Director of
High Fidelity Wrap

Pete Shaw

Director of MIS & IT

Shani Young

Director of
Community Education

Board of Directors

Katrina Griffith

Chair

Jeff Rathmell

Vice Chair

Christina Dickson

Treasurer

Teresa Conte

Secretary

Matt Marquardt
Tony Pacheco
Milton Smith

trustees

Rick Buschart | Dave Sietsma | Matt Chambers | Nancy Croy

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