Our Staff
Work with a team that is as passionate as they are knowledgeable.
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Clinical Providers
Beverly Twigg
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Emily Ruffo, LCPC
Therapist
Christianna Bull, CRNP-Family
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Michele McIntosh, CRNP-PMH
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jonathan Menges, LMSW
Therapist
E.L. Bautista, M.D.
Psychiatrist for ACT Mid-Shore Region
Jeannette Buchanan, LCSW-C
Therapist
Staci Butler, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Clark, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Haley Dakis, LMSW
Therapist
Tamara Dougherty, NCC, LCPC
Therapist
Kristine Hickman, PMHNP
Deputy Medical Director
Anastasia Mercado, LGPC
ACT Therapist
Chelsea Pantalone, CRNP-Family
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Helen Smith, LCSW-C
Therapist
Shashikala Venkatachalapathy, MD
Medical Director
Managers
Kanesha Milbourne
Weekend Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Sharneka Waters
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Jessica Pursley
Team Leader of Wicomico County PRP
Amanda Christopher
Revenue Cycle Manager
Jasmine Gardner
Team Leader of Wicomico County PRP
Tiffany Rue
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Amy Martin
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Deborah Oland
Accounting Controller
Lasheryl Rose
Team Leader of Somerset County PRP
Teresa Beath, LCPC
Assistant Administrative Clinic Director
Tiffany Clark
Human Resources Manager
Tyaira Fitzpatrick
Team Leader of Residential Rehabilitation Services
Michelle Hall, LCSW-C
Crisis Team Leader
Kelsey Heater
Medical Office Manager
Courtnay Hill
Weekend Team Leader
Fletta Hill
Team Leader of Worcester County PRP
Keisha Jones
Team Leader of Residential Rehabilitation Services
Heather King
Maintenance Manager
Allysa Gammel
Team Leader of Vocational Services
Ruth Nock
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Catherine Ondo
AR Supervisor
Paige Pusey
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Elizabeth Riggan
Payroll Manager
Elizabeth Ruffo, LCPC
Team Leader of ACT Dorchester County
Joseph Ruffo, LMSW
Team Leader of ACT Wicomico County
Tatum Russell
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Peggy Shockley
Accounting Team Leader
Kelly Beeseck, LCSW-C
Assistant Clinical Director
Aaliyah Smith
Weekend Team Leader
Kaitlyn Smith
Supportive Housing Team Leader
Juanita Smullen
Team Leader of Residential Rehabilitation Services
Dolly Swann
Psychiatric Residential Supervisor
Anthony Trader, LMSW
Team Leader of ACT Worcester County
Directors
Amber Copeland, DSW
Vice President
Nicole Nazario
Director of Wicomico County PRP
Kristine Garlitz, LCSW-C
Vice President
Tina Handy, MSW
Director of Weekend Services
Jennifer Mahoney, CRC
Director of Worcester County PRP
Lacie Melville, CPRP
Vice President
Scott Smith, IPS
Director of Vocational Services
Carole Ward, RN
Director of Nursing
Executive Officers
Dimitrios Cavathas, LCSW-C
CEO / Non-Voting Board Member
Pam Karpin
CHRO
Joyce Schuldt
CFO
Board of Directors
January 1 – December 31, 2025
Dana Fields
Brian Gearhart
Treasurer
Amy Gonzales
Kutresa Lankford-Purnell
Secretary
Megan Muller
Past President
Jean Blish Siers
Neal Stamp, M.D.
Kathie Wright
President
Dimitrios Cavathas, LCSW-C
CEO / Non-Voting Board Member
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
- March 27, 2025
- June 5, 2025
- September 25, 2025
- December 11, 2025