Our Team

Staff

Michelle-Girsby-Hackett

Michelle Grigsby-Hackett

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) with over 22 years of experience in the behavioral health industry.

Dwight Donesky

Dwight Donesky, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Donesky is a Board-Certified child and adult psychiatrist with broad experience in managing treatment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and a second diagnosis of either substance use or developmental/intellectual disabilities.

Frank Jesuorobo

Efemwonyi “Frank” Jesuorobo

Medical Director

Frank specializes in family psychiatric mental health illness, with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He obtained his Master of Science from Walden University in 2016 and his Nurse Practitioner Diploma from Brandman University in 2020.

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Rebeca M. Gonzalez

Chief Financial Officer

Rebeca joined the Santé Group in 1994 and has held various positions within the Finance Department since then. She has led the Finance Department since 2006.

Michael-Clancy

Michael Clancy

Vice President, Program Services

Mr. Clancy has been with the Santé Group since 2018. He was formerly the Director of Quality Assurance, Research, and Innovation from 2020 to 2022. He was the Director of Harford County and Carroll Country Crisis Response programs from 2018 to 2020.

Vernessa Scurry

Vernessa Scurry

Vice President of Operations

Vernessa is a Healthcare Executive with over 18 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a bachelor’s in Psychology and obtained her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University with honors.

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Melissa Quick

Director of Corporate Compliance

Melissa received her Bachelor's Degree from Wingate University and her Master's degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Melissa continued her studies, receiving a doctorate in ministry.

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Colin Redhead

Director of Human Resources

Mr. Redhead comes to Affiliated Santé Group with over 13 years of combined leadership and human resources management experience in areas like employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, process improvement, leaves of absence, strategic planning and leadership, and training and development.

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LaTeka Graham

Director of Grants & Contracts

LaTeka Graham is a Washington D.C. native with over ten years of experience in the Grants Financial Management & Non-Profit Developmental sector. She holds a B.S. in Finance from Bowie State University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in divinity from Lancaster Bible College.

Allison-Paladino

Allison Paladino

Director of Baltimore County Crisis Response System

Ms. Paladino holds a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Psychology from Salisbury State University.

Tina-Marie-Brown

Tina-Marie Brown

Director of Eastern Shore Crisis Response

Tina received her Bachelor's of Social Work from Salisbury University, her Master's of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and has her Trauma Certification from the Justice Resource Institute of Boston.

Sam-Richberg

Sam Richberg

Director of Behavioral Health

Sam Richberg holds a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Trinity University. Sam is a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC). He began his career working as a clinician with individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental illness.

Stephanie-Svec

Stephanie Svec

Director of the Montgomery County’s Seniors’ Services

Stephanie is a graduate of the University of Georgia (B.A.) and George Washington University (M.A.) and a licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC).

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Robyn Codrington

Director of CriSyS

Ms. Codrington is a certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of experience in the field. In addition to being an LCSW, she is also an Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, Clinical Supervisor, Play Therapist, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor.

Board

The following distinguished professionals serve on Santé’s board of directors:

  • Bruce Morgan Casner (Chair Emeritus) - The President/CEO of Morgan Casner Associates, a Washington DC based public affairs consulting and lobbying firm. Mr. Casner is a long time member of the Santé and RCF organizations and is a past Chairman of both Boards.
  • William Neugroschel (Chairman) - Mr. Neugroschel is the CEO and President of United Security Assurance Company of Pennsylvania, a life and health insurance company and Coventry CareLink Insurance Services, a third party insurance administrator specializing in senior care products. Mr. Neugroschel brings a broad and diverse background in health, human services, and managed care administration to the Board.
  • Firas (Johnny) Abedrabbo (Vice Chair)
  • Robert Stauffer (Treasurer)
  • Patricia Manasevit (Secretary)
  • Robert Blaker
  • Christopher Wimbush, Esq
  • Irving Greenberg, Esq
  • Dr. Heather Lewis