Meet the Team

Our vision is to transform Las Vegas by ending homelessness, treating addiction, and providing accessible mental healthcare. We unite the community to take action against addiction and its devastating effects, knowing that saving even one life creates a ripple of positive change.

Nicholas L. Neubauer, LCSW, ACS

Board Member

Clinical Director

Heather Fisher

Board Member

CEO, President, Founder of Blue Bird Ventures

Nyla Christian

Board Member

Senior Manager, Strategic Business Development Mosaic451

John Stahmer

Board Member

Director and Head of Investor Relations at Flat Rock Global

Kaye Turpin

Board Member

Mike Adams

Board Member

Behavioral Health Consultant

Kim Miller

Board Member

CEO, Life is Sweet Cookie Co. /Youth Sunday School Teacher and Homemaker

Jose Solario

Board Member

Entrepreneur and Latino Community Advocate

Daniel Hill, Esq.

Board Member

Hill Firm Lawyers

Dr. Vic Rueckl

Board Member

Lakes Dermatology

Bert Tabor

Board Member

Souls and Deals

Jerry Velarde

Board Member

Nevada Stronger

Clinical Staff

Nicholas L. Neubauer, LCSW, ACS

Clinical Director

Dr. Sarah Schonian, PhD, LMFT

Clinical Director

Dave Marlon, PsyD, MBA, LADC-S, CPC-I, SAP

Clinician and CEO

Toni Seeland

Clinician

Tony Carter

Clinician

Jeff Sutton, LADC, CPC-I

Clinician

John Headley (Johnny H.)

Clinician

Blaise Schafer, CADC

Clinician

Josette Holly

Case Manager

Mike Otano

Case Manager

Shawnee Morris

Clinical Director, Clinician

Sharnelle Patterson

Case Manager

Brandon Lite

Case Manager

Medical Staff

Jerry Cade, MD, MBA AAHIV

Medical Director

Dr. Chris Cummins

Chief Clinical Director

Pedro Velazquez

Laboratory Service Assistant

Jordan Carley, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Darla Johnson

On-site Phlebotomist & Lab Technician

Our Team

Ryan Hamilton

Former Director of Government Relations

John Stuart Rabon

Data Analytics Officer

Debra Leavitt

President

Nicole Christie

Head of Development

April Adams

Grant Writer and Administrator

Chris Gordon

Community Outreach and Admissions

Tom Christopoulos

Driver

Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews

Community Outreach Liaison

Ralph Washington

More Team

Jennifer Pierotti

Yoga Therapist

Hannah Kantor

Social Media Manager

Lance Griffin

Bicycle Ministry Volunteer

Lianne Nishida-Costello

Executive Assistant

Darlene Cui

Shelter Outreach Specialist

Rhonda Sanjurjo

Manager of Case Management

Alex Cortes

Shelter Outreach Specialist

Allen Griffin

Outreach Specialist

Jo Thomas

Health and Wellness Director

Codi Weaver

Human Resources Director

Monica Boyer

MORE Street Team

Araine Scorsone

MORE Street Team

2Chainz

Therapy Dog

Stacey Lockhart

Director of Philanthropy

Biggie Smalls

Therapy Dog

Sydney Cohen

Our Partners

In order to achieve the desired outcome – that every addicted person will be provided an easily accessible pathway to seek out, find and live their own best life through an individualized recovery process – a robust hub-and-spoke network of community partners will be required.

How to Get Help Today

You don’t have to face addiction or homelessness alone. Vegas Stronger is here to help. Whether you need immediate support, are looking for treatment options, or want to help a loved one, we are ready to assist.