With over 25 years of experience in leadership and behavioral healthcare, I’ve had the privilege of guiding teams and programs through transformative challenges. From my early days at Outward Bound to co-founding an outdoor adventure therapy program, I’ve held a range of roles—from field and operations director to admissions and program director—which have allowed me to experience the complexities of organizational culture from every perspective.
In this journey, I’ve built operations from the ground up, trained dynamic teams, crafted strong cultures, hit sales targets, and successfully managed diverse personalities across every level of the organization.
Through moments of adversity and growth, I’ve learned that the path to success in leadership is rarely straight. It’s a journey of embracing both the lows—stress, doubt, and challenges—and the highs, which include the joy of building trusting, collaborative work relationships.
Ultimately, I’ve discovered that true cultural transformation goes beyond just systems and procedures. It requires authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and the courage to take ownership of both our successes and failures.
I created Gain the Ridge Consulting to help leaders in behavioral healthcare, education and non-profits navigate change and unpredictability so they can build successful organizations, high-functioning teams, and create a healthy culture where staff, families, and clients thrive.
