FOR HELP, CALL 1-866-831-5700 PATIENT LOGIN DONATE Thought for the Day Insurance Blog Events Bookstore Prevention Careers TREATMENT VIRTUAL CARE LOCATIONS ADDICTION RECOVERY EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS ABOUT US Hazelden Betty Ford About Us Leadership Thought Leaders Thought Leaders and Addiction Treatment Subject Matter Experts Learn About Hazelden Betty Ford Leadership Executive Leadership Thought Leaders Addiction experts from Hazelden Betty Ford are frequently called on to speak at civic, professional, educational and other group events. To inquire about a subject matter expert for your event, please complete our speaker request form. PRIVACY STATEMENT Hazelden Betty Ford is committed to protecting the privacy of people who participate in our programs and abides by all applicable federal and state laws that protect such confidentiality. Leslie Adair, PhD, LP National Executive Director of Mental Health Leslie Adair, PhD, LP, LMFT, is the national executive director of mental health for Hazelden Betty Ford, providing operational oversight of outpatient mental health services system-wide. Adair is also responsible for ensuring the delivery of standardized, high-quality and evidence-based mental health treatment services across the continuum of care. Her areas of interest include assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders, family therapy and quality patient care. Adair holds a master's degree in counseling and psychotherapy from the Alfred Adler Institute of Minnesota, and a master's degree and doctorate in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. Brian Couey, PsyD, LAADC, CATC-IV, CAMF Director of Outpatient Services, San Diego Dr. Couey oversees the outpatient services at the Betty Ford Center in San Diego. For over 15 years he has provided clinical services and leadership at several mental health and addiction treatment settings including Valley Women's Center, Tarzana Treatment Center, Hillview Mental Health Center, and the Inter-Agency Drug Abuse Recovery Programs. Learn more Stephen Delisi, MD Medical Director, Professional Education Solutions and Assistant Professor Dr. Delisi has served as a clinical psychiatrist for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation since 2005 and is board certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. For the two years prior to becoming the Medical Director of Professional Education Solutions, Dr. Delisi was the Assistant Dean of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He has also served as the Midwest Regional Medical Director for National Recovery Services at Hazelden Betty Ford and has held faculty positions with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Delisi has co-authored numerous presentations and published abstracts, many of which focus on the use of evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. He is a nationally recognized speaker and leader in the effective implementation of integrated treatment to address substance use disorders and embodies a person-centered approach to the medical treatment of substance use disorders that is imperative when integrating medical services into the rest of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Prior to joining the Hazelden Betty Ford, he held positions as Director of Psychiatric Services at Rush Behavioral Health-DuPage and Associate Director of the Psychiatric Residency Program at Rush University Medical Center. Alta DeRoo, MD Chief Medical Officer A board certified addiction medicine physician and obstetrician-gynecologist, Alta DeRoo, MD, DFASAM, FACOG, serves as chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Dr. DeRoo joined Hazelden Betty Ford in 2020 as medical director of the Betty Ford Center’s three facilities in California, located in Rancho Mirage, West Los Angeles and San Diego. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a member of the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. DeRoo’s extraordinary record of accomplishment includes a 24-year career in the U.S. Navy. Learn more. Princess Drake, PsyD Mental Health Practitioner and Adjunct Assistant Professor Princess Drake, PsyD, is a mental health practitioner at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and serves as an adjunct assistant professor within the Hazelden Graduate school of Addiction Studies. Dr. Drake completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Florida School of Professional Psychology (FSPP) in 2018. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Center City, Minnesota, and is currently completing the process for licensure. Dr. Drake earned her master's of arts in clinical psychology from FSPP in 2015 and master's of science in professional counseling at Lipscomb University in 2012. She currently serves as a member for The Trust Student and Early Career Psychologist committee. Her primary interests include co-occurring disorders, trauma, psychosis, diversity/cultural considerations, gender and sexual minority concerns, and personality disorders. Dr. Drake is dedicated to working with diverse populations and obtaining additional experience through leadership, mentoring and academic training. She has previously served as the Florida Psychological Association (FPA) Board of Directors student representative and FPA Graduate Students president, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students campus representative, and FSPP Student Psychological Association mentor coordinator. Ahmed Eid, MA, LADC National Director of COR-12® and Director of Hazelden Betty Ford in Naples With years of experience in both residential and outpatient treatment settings, Ahmed Eid, MA, LADC, serves as national director of Hazelden Betty Ford's Comprehensive Opioid Response with Twelve Steps (COR-12) Services as well as director of Hazelden Betty Ford in Naples Florida. Eid also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He has been instrumental in developing COR-12 services at multiple levels across Hazelden Betty Ford's national system of care. Kate Gliske, PhD Research Scientist, Butler Center for Research Kate Gliske, PhD, is a research scientist with the Butler Center for Research, part of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Dr. Gliske holds a masters in counseling psychology and a doctorate in family social science, where she was additionally trained as a prevention scientist. She has worked on a wide variety of research projects over the last 15 years. Her research interests include studying the benefits of preventive parenting programs for families undergoing stress and the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices for addiction that target the entire family system. Joe Jaksha Vice President and Publisher Joe Jaksha is responsible for strategic planning, editorial, product development, sales, marketing, technology, and business development. Prior to joining Hazelden Betty Ford in 2014, he served in a variety of general management, product development and senior leadership roles during his 20+ years at Thomson Reuters. Most recently, Jaksha led the team at Thomson Reuters that designed and developed information enabled products and solutions for business law professionals. He earned his undergraduate degree in finance and marketing at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and his law degree from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Prior to his career in business, Jaksha practiced law in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. Learn more Joseph Lee, MD President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Lee, MD, serves as the president of the graduate school and as the president and chief executive officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Dr. Lee has extensive experience in addiction treatment for youth and families from across the country and abroad, providing him an unparalleled perspective on emerging drug trends, co-occurring mental health conditions, and the ever-changing culture of addiction. A triple-board certified physician, Lee completed his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry from John Hopkins Hospital, his adult psychiatry residency at Duke University Hospital, and his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Substance Abuse Committee. He is also the author of Recovering My Kid: Parenting Young Adults in Treatment and Beyond, which provides a candid, helpful guide for parents in times of crisis. Learn more Eliana Leve, LCSW, MA, CASAC Director of New York Services Eliana Leve, LCSW, MA, CASAC, has over 25 years of work experience in substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in private and not-for-profit settings. She has over 20 years of progressive leadership responsibilities with results that include: improving program performance; raising program utilization by increasing admission, attendance and retention; enhancing linkages with referring agencies, integration with mental health, primary care, supportive housing, and family services; and facilitating system transformation regarding medication assisted treatment. She has implemented training programs in evidence-based practices to increase employee satisfaction and patient engagement. Eliana received her undergraduate degree in Theater Studies from Hebrew University, Jerusalem; her Master's degree in Drama Therapy from New York University; her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work, New York; and her CASAC certification from the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. Learn more Jerry Moe, MA, MAC, CET II National Director of the Children's Program Jerry Moe, MA, MAC, CET II, is an advisory board member of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. He is internationally known as an author, lecturer and trainer on issues for young children from addicted families. Jerry received the 2005 America Honors Recovery Award from the Johnson Institute, the 2000 Ackerman/Black Award from NACoA for his outstanding work on behalf of children of alcoholics, and in 1993 he was awarded the Marty Mann Award for outstanding communication in the alcoholism and addiction field. Learn more William Cope Moyers Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations William C. Moyers is the vice president of public affairs and community relations for Hazelden Betty Ford. As the organization's public advocate since 1996, Moyers carries the messages about addiction, treatment and recovery to audiences across the nation. He has appeared on Larry King Live, the Oprah Winfrey show, Good Morning America and National Public Radio. Moyers is the author of several books including Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption, a New York Times best-selling memoir published in 2006 that is still in print. Learn more Quyen Ngo, PhD Executive Director, Butler Center for Research Quyen Ngo, PhD leads research activities at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation as the executive director of the Butler Center for Research. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology and women's studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she also completed a post-doctoral research fellowship. Over the past eight years, Dr. Ngo has conducted grant-funded research on the role of substance use in intimate partner violence and technology-enhanced brief interventions for substance use disorders. Samantha Pauley, LPC, LMFT, MAC Director of National Virtual Services and Director of Hazelden Betty Ford in Beaverton Samantha Pauley is a licensed professional therapist, marriage and family therapist and holds a masters in addiction counseling. Samantha earned two bachelor degrees in Communication Studies and Psychology for the University of Idaho and her master’s degree in counseling psychology with emphasis in addiction from Lewis and Clark College. Samantha has worked in the addiction treatment industry since early 2007 and is committed to supporting individuals, families and systems, in the health and healing from the disease of addiction. Prior to joining the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Samantha oversaw a family program at a youth residential addiction treatment center in Portland, OR. Since joining the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in 2010, Samantha has been an addiction counselor at the Newberg residential site, managed the partial hospitalization units at Newberg and has been managing the Beaverton outpatient location since 2015. Samantha continues to grow outpatient services within Oregon and as the National Virtual Service Director, she is also focused on expanding telehealth services across the nation and contributing to the evolution of the treatment industry through a telehealth platform. Samantha is passionate about increasing treatment accessibility and improving treatment excellence. Emily Piper, JD Executive Director, Government Relations & Contracting Emily Piper, the former commissioner of Minnesota's Department of Human Services (DHS), joined the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in February 2019 as executive director of government relations and contracting. An attorney, she is responsible for the organization's government affairs strategy, focused on state and federal regulatory and public policy opportunities as well as the expansion of core business segments via government contracts and public-private partnerships. Learn more Sara Polley, MD Medical Director, National Youth Continuum Sara Polley, MD, a triple-board certified physician and psychiatrist, is the medical director at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's national substance use and mental health treatment center for adolescents and young adults. Dr. Polley is board-certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. She completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, and was chief fellow during her final year there—working with the Pediatric Addiction team on research-based interventions that integrate medical, psychological, spiritual, and social treatments for both individuals and families. Prior to that experience, Dr. Polley completed her adult psychiatry training in a joint program between Sheppard Pratt Hospital and the University of Maryland. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and earned her bachelor's degree in child psychology from the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development. From 2015 to June 2021, Dr. Polley worked as a psychiatrist and director of dual diagnosis services at PrairieCare Medical Group in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Bob Poznanovich Vice President of Business Development Bob Poznanovich oversees and manages our strategic relationships with professional referents, managed care and insurance organizations, and many other national accounts. When he joined our nonprofit foundation in 2010, he had already achieved much, he co-founded and served as the CEO of a behavioral health organization, he was a business development executive in the technology industry; he coauthored a book and he is well known for his public speaking and media appearances regarding addiction and recovery. Learn More. Kristen Schmidt, MD Psychiatrist Kristen Schmidt, MD, is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist at Hazelden Betty Ford, assisting patients in their recovery in both residential and intensive outpatient settings. Dr. Schmidt received advanced training in substance use disorders at UCLA, where she completed a research and clinical addiction psychiatry fellowship. Her interest in addiction psychiatry prompted her admission to the University of Illinois-College of Medicine at Peoria, later graduating first in her class. She then went on to complete a general psychiatry residency at Mayo Clinic, where she researched the unique relationship between substance use disorders and hormones. Dr. Schmidt used her expertise to contribute a chapter in The Assessment and Treatment of Addiction: Best Practices and New Frontiers as well as the upcoming sixth edition of the Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment published by the American Psychiatric Association. Jill Seward, MSN, RN Chief Nursing Officer, National Executive Director of Nursing As the chief nursing officer, Jill Seward, MSN, RN is responsible for the clinical functioning of our nursing staff, the standardization of nursing services, the improvement of patient outcomes and the protection of patient safety. But her actions extend well beyond her job description, and into the hearts of patients and employees across the organization. Ultimately, Jill is a champion for excellence in health care and the embodiment of our mission to treat substance use and co-occurring disorders with kindness, grace and compassion. Learn more Joseph Skrajewski, MA, MFTI Executive Director, Medical and Professional Education A dynamic trainer, speaker, innovator and program developer, Joseph Skrajewski leads Hazelden Betty Ford's educational programs and activities that equip professionals to respond effectively to the challenges of addiction within their areas of expertise and influence. Skrajewski oversees three on-campus educational programs—the Summer Institute for Medical Students (SIMS), Professionals in Residence (PIR), and the Addiction Medicine Fellowship—as well as an online Course on Addiction and Recovery (CARE) for medical students created in collaboration with the field's foremost authorities. He also works closely with medical schools, policy makers and health care experts from the public and private sectors to develop innovative symposia and national conferences on addiction medicine and related topics. Learn more Randi Tolliver, PhD, CADC Clinical Trainer Supervisor Randi Tolliver, PhD, CADC, is a national expert in integrated care for substance use disorders and the complex co-occurring issues that accompany these diagnoses. She earned her doctoral degree from Northern Illinois University where she was the recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health Research Fellowship. Dr. Tolliver has led several large-scale, statewide assessment and training initiatives, and has effectively delivered on complex federal grant projects with many diverse stakeholders. Her experience strategizing and delivering integrated systems change efforts with frontline skills training allows for effective, culturally appropriate training and consultation recommendations that are informed by her perspective as an experienced clinical leader and administrator in CMHC and FQHC settings. Dr. Tolliver develops and delivers flexible, customized programming plans backed up by rigorous methodologies derived from fidelity to evidence-based practices. Her research and clinical interests include best practices for youth and adults diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, social information processing styles, community mental health practices, and organizational and systems change practices. Damir S. Utrzan, PhD Manager of Mental Health Services and Adjunct Assistant Professor Dr. Damir S. Utrzan is manager of mental health services and adjunct assistant professor at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Dr. Utrzan completed his interdisciplinary fellowship training in child and adolescent primary care in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He has a doctorate in family social science, couple and family therapy specialization, with a human rights minor from the University of Minnesota. Additionally, Dr. Utrzan has a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Northwestern University. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States after fleeing as a child from interethnic conflict in the former Yugoslavia. Dr. Utrzan has since gained a reputation for conducting sensitive and thorough asylum evaluations of youth fleeing from violence and persecution as evidenced by his consultation for The Advocates for Human Rights, Children’s Immigration Law Academy at the American Bar Association and the University of Minnesota Law School. Learn more Kris Van Hoof, MA Vice President, Professional Education and Continuum Solutions Kris Van Hoof, MA, is the vice president of professional education and continuum solutions, (PECS), a strategic growth department for Hazelden Publishing, an operating division of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Van Hoof supervises the areas of innovative service development and delivery, currently focused on professional systems consultation and workforce development. This includes programmatic training for professionals responsible for developing strategic partnerships and new business opportunities, as well those responsible to deliver effective, evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services. Van Hoof has worked for Hazelden for 27 years, serving in the roles of trainer, director of training, director of prevention, executive director of media ventures, general manager for Hazelden's Publishing division, executive director of content innovations and management and executive director of professional education solutions. Tessa Voss, MA, LADC, CADC II Executive Director, Betty Ford Center Tessa Voss graduated with her Master's Degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies and over the last decade has worked at multiple Hazelden Betty Ford sites in various clinical and leadership roles. She currently is the Executive Director at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage overseeing the operations of that site. She has been an active part of key initiatives and was a contributor in the publishing of Integrating the 12 Steps with Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders: Best Practices for Professionals. Tessa is an engaging presenter and has provided trainings on topics including: Motivational Interviewing, Addiction in the workplace, and Working with Health Care Professionals in treatment for substance use disorders. For over five years she has served as adjunct faculty at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Heidi Wallace, MA, LPC, NCC, MAC Executive Director, Pacific Northwest Heidi Wallace is a master addictions counselor who specializes in the treatment of individuals with chronic and severe addiction. She is the executive director for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for the Pacific Northwest. She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Montana and her master's degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis on addictions, at Lewis and Clark College. Wallace has worked in both residential and outpatient treatment settings as well as private practice for over 20 years. She has co-authored an article on Motivational Interviewing for an addiction text. Janelle Wesloh Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Innovation and Recovery Management Janelle Wesloh has worked in the addiction treatment field for more than 25 years, contributing most of her career to various roles at Hazelden Betty Ford. Wesloh has held many positions including youth addiction counselor, intake counselor, continuing care counselor, electronic medical record designer, and privacy officer. She currently provides integration and standardization support to clinical operations across the organization to ensure the optimal functioning of a national system of care. She strives to further establish the clinical innovation function and helps Hazelden Betty Ford continue to lead the field through research and design. She oversees the Recovery Management division that provides ongoing recovery support through online, phone, and in-person programs and services. Learn more Andrew Williams Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Andrew Williams is the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's first director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Williams hails most recently from the University of Minnesota Rochester, where he served as assistant vice chancellor for student success, engagement, and equity. In this role, Williams will drive cultural and behavior change across the organization to increase diversity, advance equity and foster inclusion. Serving as a strategic partner with others throughout Hazelden Betty Ford, he will champion DEI awareness, understanding, allyship and advocacy as well as the advancement of underrepresented groups. He aims to inspire others through example, challenge colleagues to live up to institutional values and legal obligations, and engage in creative and meaningful intercultural experiences. Williams works with the internal DEI Committee—which has laid the groundwork for the organization's three-year strategy to effect change in the workforce and in patient, family and student populations—and partner with external organizations to create opportunities to serve more people affected by addiction. Williams' experience includes more than 20 years in higher education diversity and multicultural leadership, including posts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs in Minneapolis; and Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. He also is an educator and fundraiser, and is active in his local community. Reporters seeking addiction treatment and recovery resources and quotes interested in contacting one of our authors are asked to email or call 1-651-213-4231. Contact us The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. 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