Rosecrance Community

April Brooks leads the Mobile Crisis Response Team for Rosecrance Central Illinois. She has more than five years of experience in the crisis and behavioral health field. Before becoming team leader, Brooks worked in the Crisis Residential Center as a mental health clinician. She is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in forensic psychology.

Caren Cohen-Heath has over 16 years of experience in the social work field. She joined Rosecrance as an addiction counselor and is now the Team Leader of Criminal Justice in Rosecrance Central Illinois. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Cartise Jones is the Rosecrance Quad Cities Team Lead and oversees locations in Davenport, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois. Jones joined Rosecrance in 2019 as an addiction counselor in Davenport before taking on his current role. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Purdue University and has over a decade of experience in the substance use field. Jones is proud to work with the community to provide support to all people in need. His passion carries through his service to the Committee for Quad Cities Youth Conference, Tobacco Free QC Coalition, and as a coach for Dads Club. He currently serves as a board member at HOH ministries, which educates the community on life skills, prevention, and community resource referrals. In his free time, Cartise enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, listening to music, and reading. Growing up, his heroes were Harold Washington and Malcolm X. He believes the best way to define who you are is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Cate Marinaro has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and oversees an interdisciplinary team treating individuals with psychiatric and medical illnesses. The goal of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is to help clients learn/improve independent living skills, reduce recidivism, and increase overall life satisfaction. Marinaro earned her associate degree in science/nursing from Rock Valley College and joined Rosecrance in 2023. She previously worked in an emergency department, a residential and inpatient setting at a psychiatric hospital, and a home for children with developmental disabilities. Her treatment philosophy focuses on getting to know her clients, sharing a laugh, and supporting them to achieve improved health through medication management and education. When she isn’t at work, Marinaro enjoys being a grandmother to seven grandchildren, spending time with her two cats, and walking outside with her favorite song playing while taking photos of the beauty around her.

Christopher Nichols is a Shift Supervisor with the Rosecrance Rockford Region’s Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCR) in Rockford, Illinois. He currently works with individuals of all ages who have been called in through the Crisis and Referrals Entry System (CARES) or through hospital emergency rooms. Nichols held various positions at Rosecrance before stepping into his current role, and he primarily uses dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as his specialty treatment method. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who joined Rosecrance in 2015.

Crystal Monyak supervised the Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes in Rockford, Illinois. She supervises staff and clients and provides services such as case management, money management, medication education, coping skills, social skills, and community integration. Monyak takes a holistic approach and works with clients based on their needs. She has experience serving clients with autism, developmental delays, Down Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety, depression, and hoarding. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater and a master’s degree in generalized studies in human behavior from Capella University. She joined Rosecrance in February 2022 as the Team Lead for the adult Community Support Team (CST).

Dave Kellerhals oversees and leads clinical services and the clinical team at Rosecrance Central Illinois, which includes locations in Champaign, Danville, and Kankakee. He previously was the Director of Mental Health Services and has more than a decade of experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings to all ages. Kellerhals began his career as a mobile crisis clinician in 2010 and then transitioned to an inpatient psychiatric setting in 2016. He began providing part-time outpatient therapy services to the community in 2020. He has a master’s degree in clinical counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.

Dawn Beckwith provides clinical supervision for substance use counselors in both individual and group settings at Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Iowa. She also ensures documentation standards are being met and facilitates training for clinicians to enhance clinical skills. Beckwith earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Iowa State University and her Master of Science in mental health counseling from Capella University. She also obtained her independent license for mental health counseling in 2019. Beckwith began working in the behavioral health field in 2001 at an inpatient facility for adolescents with both mental health and substance use issues. She joined the Rosecrance team in 2011 as an outpatient counselor and moved into her current role as clinical supervisor of that program in 2016. Beckwith enjoys that her current role impacts the lives of all clients seen in outpatient services through the counselors that she supervises.

Dominique Nagel is the Regional Crisis Supervisor for McHenry and Boone counties in Illinois where she oversees and assists in implementation of services through our Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team, Youth Community Support Team (CST), Family Support Program (FSP) Coordinator, Pathways to Success team, and engagement specialist team. She supports the leaders of these various programs to ensure excellent client care throughout the crisis continuum. Nagel collaborates with community partners to strengthen our relationships and provide collaborative care to clients in McHenry and Boone counties. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree in forensic psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She joined Rosecrance in January 2020.

Drew Farr is the Supervisor of Substance Use Services for Rosecrance McHenry County, located in Illinois. He oversees all McHenry County outpatient substance use and recovery home programming. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at Elmhurst College, earned his master’s degree in social work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has over a decade of experience with Rosecrance, during which he has served in several roles, including unit technician, primary counselor, recovery home supervisor, and clinical coordinator.

Elizabeth Ellison facilitates, coordinates, and supervises all clinical components of Rosecrance Chicagoland outpatient programs and the Rosecrance Lakeview recovery home. She also evaluates clinical competencies and creates training plans for new and existing clinical staff. Ellison has over a decade of experience with Rosecrance, in which she has advanced from an addiction counselor to clinical coordinator, then to Director of Rosecrance Lakeview prior to her current role. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Florida Atlantic University.

Liz Miner-McIntyre currently serves as the Director of Crisis Services for Rosecrance Central Illinois. She specializes in addiction and mental health treatment and has eight years of experience in behavioral healthcare. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois. She joined Rosecrance in 2020.

George Gibson is a Crisis Residential Center Team Leader for Rosecrance Central Illinois. He has over 14 years of experience in mental health and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Eastern Illinois University. His expertise lies in providing therapeutic groups and individual sessions that focus on coping strategies. He is also known for teaching mindful meditations to help clients cope with stress. In recent years, Gibson’s favorite approach to therapy has been Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He joined Rosecrance in 2016

Greg Brighton has over 12 years of experience in mental health, working in various clinical environments. He began his career working in inpatient psychiatric and residential units, serving adolescents and adults. Later, he joined Rosecrance’s Mobile Crisis Response team and is the current Community Services Supervisor for Rosecrance Central Illinois. He holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois.

Heather Fisher joined Rosecrance in 2016 as an outpatient child and family therapist before transitioning to her current role as the Outpatient Supervisor for Mental Health Services in McHenry County, located in Illinois. She has worked in various roles at not-for-profit mental health agencies since 2008 and became a licensed therapist for children and adults in 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree in community counseling from Argosy University in Chicago. Her person-centered therapy style incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and play therapy. While always practicing through a trauma lens. She also strives to be an ally to LGBTQ+ individuals and provides a gender-affirming environment. She enjoys painting and spending time with her family in her free time.

Jaime Motos is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Northern Illinois University and Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. Before joining Rosecrance, Motos was a social service director/discharge planner in a rehabilitation center and the director of an Alzheimer’s and dementia unit. In 2018, she joined Rosecrance as the Assessment Counselor for the 17th Judicial Circuit Problem Solving Courts before becoming the TIP Team Leader for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Winnebago County, Illinois. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing when working with clients. She is very passionate about physical fitness as it is important to overall wellness. In her free time, she loves spending time with her two sons, hiking, going to museums, and attending car shows.

Jami Ditto oversees the Rosecrance Stephenson County outpatient center in Freeport, Illinois, which also includes Jo Daviess County services. She provides support and supervision to all staff and ensures clients are receiving quality care and are supported through an interdisciplinary team approach. Ditto earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Columbia College and her Master of Science in psychology with a specialization in social psychology from Walden University. She is also a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Ditto joined the Rosecrance team in June 2013 and previously held positions of Access Counselor, Access Coordinator, and Community Relations Coordinator within the organization. Her day-to-day role also includes managing client census, assisting with finances, overseeing building maintenance, assisting with managing grants, conducting marketing and community relations in the area, providing representative payee services, and fostering growth in services. Ditto is a board member for the Freeport Area Church Cooperative, which provides food, shelter, clothing, and emergency services to those in need in Stephenson County.

Jason Greenly began his career with Rosecrance Behavioral Health Center as a longtime Crisis Line volunteer and then in one of the group homes. After eight years of serving residents there, he moved to the company’s men’s homeless shelter, where for four years he supervised staff assisting residents back into independent living and maintaining recovery from substance use. He completed his Master of Social Work degree through the University of Illinois, and has worked for city government, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, and consulting before returning to Rosecrance.

Jason Relle is the Director of Crisis Services, overseeing Mobile Crisis Response, 988, the Crisis Co-Response Team, and the Pathways to Success wraparound program in northern Illinois. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Relle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults in various roles within Rosecrance, including within the school, community, outpatient, and residential treatment settings. He takes a strengths-based approach to his clinical interactions, supervision, and training style. He has been with Rosecrance since 2011.

Jennifer Crew is a Licensed Independent Social Worker at Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Iowa with nearly 30 years of experience providing mental healthcare in a variety of settings. She works primarily with adults and specializes in treating mood disorders, trauma, relational issues, and stages of life transitions. In addition to her direct work with clients, Crew provides clinical supervision to the staff at Rosecrance’s halfway houses (Chad’s on Grandview and Cynthia House) in Sioux City and to graduate-level practicum students and clinicians seeking independent licensure. She earned her Master of Social Work at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and is experienced in providing individual and group therapy in community mental health settings, as well as in private practice. Crew has been trained in a variety of therapy modalities, including prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. She believes the best therapy outcomes are generated from not only using evidence-based practices but also by building a collaborative, compassionate, and respectful relationship with each client. Crew joined Rosecrance in 2014.

Jill Blake oversees access services for Rosecrance Iowa. Blake joined the Rosecrance team in 2006 and has over 30 years in the behavioral health field. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Wayne State College and is certified as an International Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Prior to her current role, she held both clinical and administrative roles at Rosecrance, including access counselor, access supervisor, and admissions coordinator.

Jim Noe has over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field. In his current role, he leads teams in providing behavioral health services to men, women, adolescents, criminal justice involved, and DCFS-involved clients. Noe joined Rosecrance in 1994 as a unit coordinator, providing residential substance use disorder services to men involved in the criminal justice system. Since joining Rosecrance, he has overseen programming across the Rockford, Illinois, region that provides behavioral health services to clients in recovery in inpatient and outpatient settings. He earned a master’s degree in public health from Northern Illinois University and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification to provide substance use counseling services to individuals in need. Noe joined Rosecrance in 1994 as a unit coordinator, providing residential substance use disorder services to men involved in the criminal justice system.

Joe Kreul leads Rosecrance’s efforts to create a crisis system of care for children and adults throughout Illinois that fosters collaboration across behavioral health and community organizations. He has more than 20 years of experience as a counselor working with adults and youth in outpatient settings, residential homes, psychiatric units, and through the school system. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and completed his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology.

Keri Fager oversees Rosecrance Behavioral Health services in the Quad Cities region in Illinois and Iowa, and in Stephenson, and Jo Daviess counties in Illinois. Fager has been in the behavioral health field for over 20 years and has served in direct care, counseling, and clinical leadership roles. She earned her bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation from East Carolina University and her master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Fager is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), as well as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Her professional background and passions lie mostly in evidence-based practices program development, including the marrying of complimentary therapies such as therapeutic recreation/experiential therapies, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused care.

Kim Niemeier leads services for Rosecrance Iowa outpatient locations and the Prevention Program. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work and master’s degree with a focus on social work, counseling, and addiction from the University of South Dakota. Niemeier joined Rosecrance in January 2003 as an adult outpatient counselor, then transitioned to coordinator for the Access to Recovery grant. She also supervised Iowa satellite offices and the access department before becoming program manager for outpatient services and halfway houses. Through those additional supervisory roles, Niemeier has worked to increase programming, including Spanish-speaking services, children’s therapy, and treating process addictions.

Lisa Harris is the Adult Community Support Team Leader. She oversees a team of case managers who provide services to clients living with mental health disorders and assists in helping to improve their independent living skills through a variety of recovery efforts. Originally from Chicago, she earned an associate degree in applied science from Rock Valley College while working as a CNA and caring for her elderly parents. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in human services and criminal justice from Judson College and spent the earlier years of her career in violence prevention. From gang/gun violence and prison re-entry to teen dating and domestic and community violence to human trafficking and sexual assault, she has faithfully served in the Rockford, Illinois, community. Harris completed her Master of Arts in organizational leadership at Judson University. Her approach connects key philosophies to clients receiving care specific to their needs, diagnosis, cultural background, and strengths. She also serves as a leader in ministry at her church. She enjoys cooking, dancing, and spending time with friends and family in her free time.

Mary Hendrickson provides oversight and direction to the community-based intervention and support team, as well as clinical supervision to team members and disposition consults on crisis assessments. She earned her Master of Art in forensic psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and started working in the behavioral health field as an outpatient counselor in private practice that worked exclusively with DCFS or court-ordered individuals, which helped with her ability to build rapport quickly. Hendrickson also facilitated several psychoeducation groups like Partner Abuse Intervention Programming (PAIP), DBT, and parent coaching. She also is certified in EMDR and The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R). From there, Hendrickson worked in another crisis intervention clinician role and found her passion in high-paced, high-fidelity-driven roles. She joined Rosecrance in 2019 as a primary counselor at the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus and started leading the Mobile Crisis Response Team in summer 2022. There is a psychology quote by Carl Jung that captures her philosophy on working with clients: “Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.” Her approach is very existential, humanistic, and client centered.

Matthew Quinn leads all clinical components of Rosecrance, Illinois’s outpatient clinics and recovery homes in the Chicago area as Rosecrance’s Director of Chicagoland. Previously, he served as a Community Relations Coordinator in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office before moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for eight years before coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.

Meghan Connors oversees the triage and crisis residential programs at the Rosecrance Mulberry Center in Rockford, Illinois, that serve adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Connors supervises staff and works with community partners and medical professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate care. She has a solution-focused approach to caring for her clients, believing it is the best method to address needs in the crisis and stabilize the individual so that they can be integrated back into their community. Connor joined Rosecrance in 2022.

Meghan Cook is the Director of Access. She has been with Rosecrance Behavioral Health for over a decade and has been an integral part of access, admissions, client accounts, and utilization review. She holds a master’s degree in applied child and family studies and a License in Social Work and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credentials.

Melissa Crowell is the Director of the Mental Health Housing and Homeless Programs in Rockford, Illinois, overseeing the CILA-supervised housing homes, Supported Housing, Shelter Plus Care Permanent Supportive Housing Program, the Veteran’s Grant Per Diem Program, and the PATH team serving people experiencing homelessness. Her team provides case management and community support services to help individuals manage their behavioral health and medical needs, learn social skills, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and integrate into the community. She takes a person-centered approach to treatment, addressing basic needs and housing first while also helping with behavioral needs. She has experience working with clients with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, trauma, and PTSD. Crowell has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Rockford University and a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University. She joined Rosecrance in 2009.

Melissa Lee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the Youth Community Supervisor in Rockford, Illinois. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from Quincy University and a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Argosy University. She works with children and adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transition and interpersonal relationship concerns. She has worked with various socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, races, religions, and cultures. She utilizes person-centered therapy and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and play therapy.

Melissa Loesch oversees and leads client care and team operations in Boone County and McHenry County, Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a master’s degree in forensic psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Loesch has more than a decade of experience in McHenry County social services. She has honed her leadership skills as a team lead, substance use coordinator, and clinical supervisor for mental health and substance use.

Melissa Pappas is the Executive Director of Rosecrance Central Illinois, overseeing behavioral health programming in over six different counties. She has over a decade of experience working within the behavioral health field and began her career as an addiction counselor in southern Illinois. Much of her direct service career was as a clinical therapist within the state criminal justice system before becoming a clinical supervisor for a residential treatment program serving youth sex offenders. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who holds a Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Nichole Davidson is the Youth Community Support Team Leader in Rockford, Illinois, leading the youth community support team in providing therapeutic services to clients and their families to help them move through their recovery journey. When working with clients, her treatment philosophy is that all young people deserve support and the opportunity to improve their quality of life and well-being. She believes everyone has strengths and might need more support in identifying them. Her goal is to assist clients in learning and developing coping strategies and techniques that will help them improve their mental health symptoms and quality of life. She has experience working at a juvenile detention center with female adolescents, providing case management services to adults with disabilities and mental illnesses, and working as a school-based clinician in the Rockford community. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and received her master’s in social work, specializing in clinical mental health. She joined Rosecrance in 2021.

Nicole Ball is the shift supervisor for the Mobile Crisis Response team in Rockford, Illinois. In her role, she manages and oversees the staff during the evening and provides them with the necessary assistance and support to ensure they and their clients receive the support they need. Ball has worked in behavioral health for a decade in Illinois and Texas and has nearly 20 years of experience working with children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in social and criminal justice, a minor in sociology from Ashford University, and a Master of Science in forensic psychology from Purdue University. She joined Rosecrance in 2023.

Patricia Mubirigi oversees a team of case managers who provide specific, measurable, and individualized mental health recovery interventions to each person served through the reduction and management of symptoms and the development of stability and independence. Mubirigi was born and raised in a close-knit, family-oriented Congolese household, where the values of community, support, and compassion were deeply instilled from an early age. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical counseling and a Master of Arts degree in human developmental counseling with a specialization in clinical mental health. Mubirigi’s education equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior, mental health challenges, and effective therapeutic practices. She is dedicated to a client-centered approach, working collaboratively with individuals to ensure that their unique needs are understood and met with care, respect, and empathy. Mubirigi is passionate about serving underserved and diverse communities, where access to quality mental health care is often limited. Her work is driven by the belief that mental health support should be available to all, regardless of background or circumstances. In addition to their counseling work, she is actively involved in her church, where she serves as a Sunday school teacher, nurturing young minds and fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth. She is committed to personal and professional development; Mubirigi continues to strive toward making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.

Rachel Wurth helps oversee medical services, including medication-assisted therapy (MAT) as the Assistant Medical Director for clients in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Iowa. Wurth earned her nursing diploma degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa. She earned both her Bachelor of Nursing Science and Master of Nursing Science from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City. Wurth is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as well as a certified Advanced Practice Addiction Nurse through the Addiction Nursing Certification Board. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and the International Nurse Society of addiction Medicine. Wurth joined Rosecrance in 2011 and is passionate about addiction-informed integrated care.

Raechal Carroll oversees daily operations of The Living Room Program, which employs individuals with lived experience to provide nonclinical crisis intervention services and support to adults in Rockford, Illinois. She supports alumni programming for mental health clients, bridging the gap from substance use and mental health to a single behavioral health model. Carroll is involved in several internal recovery enhancement groups because she believes that promoting physical wellbeing, emotional balance, and enhancing creativity are essential for our workforce and those we serve. She also serves on the boards for Stars of Light (Stepping Stones) and Marshmallow’s Hope and on the Boone County Behavioral Health Taskforce. Carroll earned a master’s degree in psychology with a focus on criminal justice studies and is also a Certified Recovery Support Specialist. She has worked in community mental health services since 2011 and is passionate about empowering others in their recovery.

Rhonda Archibald-Seidu is a master’s-level clinical and counseling psychologist with over 15 years of counseling at-risk youth and more than two years in private practice doing pandemic recovery counseling. She is skilled in evaluation, therapy, and coaching. Archibald-Seidu specializes in child and adolescent developmental and school psychology. She is hard-working and compassionate, and a team player who guides youth and adults to meet their personal goals.

Sadie Cobio is instrumental in the strategic development and enhancement of behavioral health services in northern Illinois to continue meeting evolving community needs. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and behavioral health leader who believes in the transformative power of behavioral health advocacy. With over 10 years of experience spanning therapy, program administration, and academia, Cobio’s mission is to foster environments where individuals can confront their challenges, learn, and grow. Away from work, she’s an avid fan of Georgia Bulldogs football and has a soft spot for new adventures and exploring new cuisine. Cobio believes that growth, while sometimes painful, signals progress, and she looks forward to helping others navigate their journeys.

Samantha Anderson is the team leader for Pathways to Success in McHenry County, Illinois. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Central College and a master’s degree in psychology from Lynn University in. Anderson has experience working as direct care staff and a case manager in child/adolescent residential settings, as well as in-home therapy for adolescents. She joined Rosecrance in 2021 as an adolescent/adult addiction counselor at Rosecrance Crystal Lake. Anderson was in that role for over three years before transitioning to her current team leader role.

Sheila Marcial leads the Pathways to Success and Family Support programs that provide wraparound case management for people younger than 21 with complex behavioral health needs in northern Illinois. The Family Support Program is for children younger than 18 and offers community-based and residential services to meet their needs. With over 20 years of experience in case management and supervision, she has worked with youth and adults with developmental disabilities in programs such as home-based and independent living support and a day training center. She has also provided career-planning services for unemployed and underemployed adults. She earned a Bachelor of Science in child development and a Master of Science in mental health and wellness from Northern Illinois University.

Vicki Malinowski provides clinical guidance and direction to staff while partnering with agencies in northern Illinois to meet clients’ needs and achieve their mental health treatment goals. She earned her bachelor’s degree in child and family studies and family and individual development, then obtained her Master of Social Work in clinical and medical social work. She joined Rosecrance in October 2020 as an outpatient mental health clinician at the Rosecrance Ware Center. Before joining Rosecrance, she was an assessor for a behavioral health unit, permanency enhancement project coordinator, and a licensed child welfare specialist. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts and sporting events, walking her dogs, reading a good book, and relaxing on the beach.

Jade Garner serves as the Community Support Team Leader for McHenry and Boone counties in Illinois. In this role, she oversees a team of case managers and ensures that clients who would benefit from intensive counseling and case management services receive the support they need within their communities. Garner also works closely with community partners to strengthen relationships and provide collaborative, comprehensive care to clients across both counties. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Jose State University of California and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. Jade joined Rosecrance in 2022, beginning her journey as an MCR Clinician.

Jeb O’Rear is the Team Leader for Community Outreach and Recovery Support (CORS) team at the Ware Center in Rockford, IL. He is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist who completed his certification at Northern Illinois University. After serving 3 years in the U.S. Air Force, he majored in General Studies at the University of Mississippi and is currently enrolled in a master’s degree in applied psychology at Liberty University.  He joined Rosecrance in 2021 and started at Rosecrance Harrison Campus as a unit specialist. The combination of peer support, harm reduction tools, and motivational interviewing are among the many approaches he uses to support clients’ access to long-term recovery support. CORS population of focus is individuals struggling with substance use, mental health, and housing insecurity.

Sven Casper is the Homeless Program Team Lead for the Program in Assistance from Homelessness (PATH) team. PATH is a team of caseworkers and outreach workers who work in the community to support adults who struggle with issues related to severe mental health and homelessness. The program connects clients to the healthcare and behavioral health services needed to stabilize them. Casper supports clients while organizing documents and addressing barriers to get the individual housed. He graduated in 2016 from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management: Law enforcement with a minor in Sustainable Energy Policy. He started working at Rosecrance in 2022 as an Access Clinician. Before that, Casper was Senior Behavior Intervention Specialist at Youth Services Network and Truancy Interventionist at Youth Services Network. Casper has training in leading Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups, completing both IM-CANS and IM-CAT assessments. He has experience working with multiple populations of clients such as: LGBTQIA+, youth, adults and older adults. Born and raised in the Rockford area, Casper is an active player for Rockford’s local rugby club the Rockford Ravens. He also volunteers at local social clubs and is a former board member of both the Lyran Singing Society and the Rockford Ravens Rugby club.

Alex Richoz is the team leader for the Peer Support Program in Winnebago county, Illinois. Alex earned his bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University in Sociology and Psychology. Richoz has experience working as direct care staff in child/adolescent residential settings, 911 Dispatch/telecommunication, as well as substitute teaching at a specialized autism spectrum day school. Richoz join Rosecrance in 2023 as an access counselor and has been the team leader and pioneer behind the Winnebago County Peer Support Program since the end of 2024. Drawing from their personal lived experiences with behavioral health, Richoz and his team of peer support specialists thrive on building therapeutic relationships to provide mentoring, guidance, and resources to help clients build skills, set goals, and navigate the recovery process.