Our Staff

Management Team

Kaleigh Telles

President

Kaleigh is our President at Avery’s House, where she oversees the operations for all of our facilities. Kaleigh works closely with the leadership team to ensure that staff provide safe…
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Amanda Martin-Clark

Executive Director

Amanda Martin-Clark is a compassionate leader in adolescent mental health treatment. With many years of experience in various areas of behavioral health, she is dedicated to providing empathetic care and…
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Shawna Chandler

Chief Clinical Officer

Originally from Wyoming, Shawna Chandler, MSW, LCSW, serves as the chief clinical officer, offering our team and clients 27 years of experience in the addiction and mental health industry as…
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Shelly Zawacky

Program Manager

Shelly Zawacky is the Program Manager at Avery’s House Apache Junction. She oversees the planning, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and daily living programs for clients. Her role also…
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Kelsea Temple

RN Nursing Manager

Kelsea Temple is the nursing manager who oversees both the Idaho and Arizona residential facilities. Kelsea has a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing and is a board-certified pediatric nurse. Kelsea…
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Medical and Clinical Teams

Kendahl Florio

Clinical Director

Kendahl Florio, LCSW (they/them) is the clinical director at Avery’s House Apache Junction, where they coordinate residential-level treatment of adolescents, including providing clinical reflective supervision for therapists and oversight of…
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Demechiona Gray

Clinical Director

Demechiona “Nikki” Gray, LCSW is the Clinical Director for Avery’s House Fountain Hills Residential and Shea PHP. Nikki holds a Master’s in Social Work as well as a specialized certificate in…
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Michele Dunn

Primary Therapist

Michele Dunn is a therapist at Avery’s House, where she provides individual, family, and group therapy services to improve young people’s mental health, help them develop healthy relationships, and set…
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Alysia Aparicio

Primary Therapist

Alysia is a primary therapist at Avery’s House, where she provides individual, family, and group therapy to strengthen each adolescent’s mental health during their stay. Alysia has been with the…
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Kristina Spencer

LPN

Kristina Spencer is the lead licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Avery’s House, where she provides care and medication management to clients. Kristina has worked in behavioral health since moving to…
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April Watters

LPN

April is a Licensed Practical Nurse and has been a nurse for the last 20 years. April loves caring for others and making a difference. April just graduated with high…
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Admissions Team

Dillon Near

Director of Admissions

Dillon is our Director of Admissions at Avery’s House. In long-term recovery himself, Dillon volunteers his time toward reducing the stigma of addiction in our communities. Dillon prides himself on…
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Kristen McKenzie

Admissions Coordinator

Kristen is an admissions coordinator at Avery’s House. Fundamental to her ability to build trusting relationships are her unconditional empathy, open-minded attitude, and sincere passion for the well-being of her…
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Anthony Hunter

Admissions Coordinator

Anthony is an admissions coordinator at Avery’s House. In recovery himself, he has a strong passion for helping others get the same chance he did, which made a huge positive…
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Community Relations Team

Lena Moses

Director of Community Relations

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

Community Relations Specialist

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

Andrea Stiner

Billing Director

Andrea Stiner works in the billing department here at Avery’s House and is honored to be a part of this amazing team. She began her career in billing shortly after…
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Jennifer Brooks

Reporting Manager

Jennifer Brooks is the reporting manager for Avery’s House. She feels blessed to be part of such a great team with a passion for helping others. Jennifer has been working…
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Crista Laats

Bookkeeping Manager

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

HR Administrator

Kaitlin 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, and…
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Eric Miceli

Controller

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