Our Staff

Leadership Team

Shawna Chandler

Chief Clinical Officer

Originally from Wyoming, Shawna Chandler, MSW, LCSW, serves as the clinical director for Modern Recovery Services, offering our team and clients 25 years of experience working within the addiction and…
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Kaleigh Telles

Arizona Market President

Kaleigh Telles is the Arizona market president at Modern Recovery, where she oversees the operations for all Arizona-based facilities within the network. Kaleigh works closely with the leadership team to…
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Joe Canale

Executive Director

Joe Canale is Modern Recovery Services’ executive director, working to provide leadership and cultivate team-oriented systems and processes. Joe protects the overall vision of the founders to provide individualized treatment…
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Kelsea Temple

RN Nursing Manager

Kelsea Temple is Modern’s nursing manager, overseeing both the Idaho and Arizona residential facilities. Kelsea has a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing and is a board-certified pediatric nurse. Passionate about…
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Diana Rodriguez

Clinical Director

Diana Rodriguez is our Clinical Director. She ensures high-quality clinical services, conducts weekly case conferences with the clinical team, supervises and monitors clinical work and conduct, and provides staff consultation…
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Julie Kwiatkowski

Clinical Assistant Director

Born and raised in Arizona, Julie Kwiatkowski is a Clinical Assistant Director at Modern Recovery. Julie brings her own experience with recovery into her role, working directly with adults and…
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Clinical Team

Ariana Breslin

Compliance Coordinator

Ariana Breslin is the compliance coordinator at Modern Recovery Services. She began her professional career in substance abuse after starting her own sobriety journey in July 2019. Since then, Ariana…
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Jordan Boyce

Clinical Lead

Jordan Boyce is a licensed professional counselor who facilitates groups and conducts individual counseling at Modern Recovery. She earned a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in professional counseling with…
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Sonya Byrne

Primary Therapist

Sonya Byrne is a primary therapist at Modern Recovery Services, counseling individuals and families and facilitating groups. Sonya obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cal State University Dominguez Hills…
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Austin Lucas

Case Manager

Austin Lucas is a case manager with Modern Recovery Services. Born and raised in Arizona, Austin brings a wide variety of experiences. Beginning his career as a surgical nurse, he…
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Braedon Dowty

Group Facilitator

Braedon Dowty is a group facilitator at Modern Recovery Services, where he helps guide clients in their individual journeys of growth and discovery. He grew up near the Navajo reservation…
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Mike Rudisill

Recovery Coach

Mike Rudisill is a case manager for Modern Recovery Services; he is also in recovery from substance use and other disorders. Originally from Ogden, UT, Mike moved to Wyoming to…
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Sara Ong

Recovery Coach

Sara Ong is a recovery coach and case manager at Modern Recovery Services. She feels honored to connect with those who feel lost because she’s been there! Having worked in…
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Nicholas Kirkham

Psychologist

Nicholas Kirkham is a master’s level psychologist and group facilitator at Modern Recovery Services, where he guides both adolescents and adults on their unique paths to recovery. Originally from Arizona,…
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Admissions Team

Josh Lemieux

Director of Admissions

Josh Lemieux is director of admissions at Modern Recovery. He oversees the admissions team and makes sure the admissions process is as simple and straightforward as possible. Josh goes above…
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Kristen McKenzie

Admissions Coordinator

Kristen McKenzie is an admissions coordinator at Modern Recovery. Fundamental to her ability to build trusting relationships is her commitment to unconditional empathy, her open-minded attitude, and her sincere passion…
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Anthony Hunter

Admissions Coordinator

Anthony Hunter is an admissions coordinator at Modern Recovery Services. In recovery himself—a process that has had a tremendous impact on improving his life—he has a strong passion for helping…
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Dillon Near

Admissions Coordinator

Dillon Near is an admissions coordinator at Modern Recovery. As a person in long-term recovery, he volunteers his time to advocate reducing the stigma of addiction in our communities. Proud…
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Community Relations Team

Lena Moses

Director of Community Relations

Lena Moses holds a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in education. She also has extensive training and credentials in child development, Reiki, birth and postpartum care, peer support, and…
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Liv LuVisi

Community Relations Specialist

Liv LuVisi is Modern Recovery’s Idaho-based community relations specialist. Deeply rooted in Idaho with dual bachelor’s degrees from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, Liv brings a wealth of experience in…
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Administrative Team

Andrea Stiner

Billing Director

Andrea Stiner works in Modern Recovery’s billing department and is honored to be a part of its amazing team! She began her career in billing shortly after serving as a…
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Jennifer Brooks

Reporting Manager

Jennifer Brooks is the reporting manager for Modern Recovery Services. She feels blessed to be part of such a great team with a passion for helping others. Jennifer has been…
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Crista Laats

Bookkeeping Manager

Crista Laats is the bookkeeping manager at Modern Recovery, coordinating employees’ HR needs and managing all accounts payable. Crista and her husband, Steve, relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona in January 2021.…
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Kaitlin Seliger

HR Administrator

Kaitlin Seliger is a HR Administrator at Avery’s House Arizona. Her passions include art, animals, nature, and family. She is eager to help others find peace and happiness in sobriety,…
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Eric Miceli

Controller

Eric Miceli is a controller at Modern Recovery Network, where he oversees the corporate accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance and month-end close processes. Eric has worked in the accounting…
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