| Julie Brown, LCSW |
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Administrative Director and Co-Owner |
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- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 20 years adolescent Residential Treatment experience
- Program Manager over 6 adolescent residential mental health units
- Adolescent clinician
- Substance abuse program developer/ therapist
- Gender-specific trainer/clinician
- Behavior de-escalation (MANDT) trainer
- School Liaison for youth residential treatment center
- Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Supervisor University of Utah and Westminster
College
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| Claudia Reese, SSW, M.Ed.
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Program Administrator
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- Educational Counselor and Social Worker
- 9 years adolescent Residential Treatment experience
- 2 years educational counseling experience
- Specialized sensitivity training for families and youth
- Gender specific training
- Supervised Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences
- Student Educational Occupational Planning (SEOP’s)
- Experience in high school accreditation review process
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| Carolynn Jennings
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Administrative Assistant/Dietary Coordinator
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- 20 years office management experience
- Specialized in Human Resource and company insurance
- Owned and operated professional catering business
- Certified nutritional expert
- Motivational speaker/instructor on nutrition and exercise
- Creates custom menus for Gateway Academy
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| Clinical Team
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| Julie Barbero, LCSW
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Clinical Director and Co-Owner
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- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17 years adolescent Residential Treatment experience
- Specializes in treating adolescents and their families
- Gender-specific clinician/trainer
- Adolescent substance abuse therapist
- Past Director over 3 adolescent psychiatric hospital units
- Trainer in best practice guidelines and effective treatment strategies
- Adjunct faculty/Clinical Supervisor University of Utah graduate
students |
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| Susan M. Curtis, LPC |
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Primary Therapist |
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- Masters in counseling psychology
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Residential Clinician
- 11 years adolescent treatment experience
- 5 years adolescent Residential Treatment experience
- Expertise in treating adolescent trauma, substance abuse, teen parenting and independent living issues
- Gender-specific clinician
- Worked on state wide research project focused on adolescent suicide |
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| Mark X. Dunn, LSAC, CPC-I |
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Primary Therapist |
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- Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor
- 17 years adolescent Residential Treatment experience
- Expertise in working with adolescent dynamics and family systems
- Developer of addictions treatment program based on adolescent
developmental milestones
- Developer of programming, policy, research and developmentof adolescent residential treatment center
- Masters in Counseling
- BA in Psychology |
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| Emily Faber, MSW, LCSW |
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Primary Therapist |
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- Masters in Social Work
- Clinical Social Worker
- 4 years adolescent Wilderness treatment experience
- 3 years Residential Treatment center experience
- Expertise in treating adolescents and their families
- Outreach Counselor with at-risk families and youth
- Counselor and Case Manager for adults with developmental disability
- Structured Studies in India focused on the self-soothing techniquesof
meditation and yoga |
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| Natasha Muren MC, LPC |
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Primary Therapist |
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- Masters of Counseling
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- 4 years of Residential Treatment center experience
- 5 years experience in working with families and children with
behavioral and academic delays
- Specialized in treating youth and families
- Certified Sexual Abuse Prevention trainer
- Suicide prevention / Community Crisis worker
- Created and implemented life skills and social skill curriculum for youth |
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| Stokes Smith, LSAC, MSW |
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Substance Abuse Counselor |
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- Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
- Master of Social Work Intern
- 15 years adolescent Wilderness/Residential Treatment experience
- Implemented Substance Abuse counseling component for Residential
Treatment
- Expertise in treating adolescents and their families in Substance Abuse
- Residential Treatment Line Staff/Substance Abuse Counselor
- Wilderness Guide Counselor
- Positive Control Systems Instructor
- Institute of Change PRN Clinician
- Inn Care PRN Clinician
- Bachelors of Social Work |
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| Jessica Hale, LCSW |
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Primary Therapist |
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- Masters in Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16 years combined clinical experience in treatment of chemical
dependence, sexual abuse victimization, and perpetration, mood
and anxiety disorders in youth and adults
- Co-developer of gender sepcific high intensity residential treatment
program for youth with co-occurring substance and mental health
issues
- Experience in treatment of youth and their families, including family
reunification services |
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| Clinical Consultation and Assessment Team |
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| M. Michelle Gourley, MFT, LCSW, JD |
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Assessment and Consultation Director and Co-Owner |
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- Masters in Social Work, Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy, Juris Doctorate
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 22 years Residential Treatment experience
- Specializes in treating adolescents and their families
- Developer, Director and clinician for Residential Treatment of youth
who engage in sexual misconduct
- Forensic evaluator and assessor for the State of Utah Judiciary
- National and State Certification as sex-specific clinician
- National Trainer/Consultant juvenile sex-specific therapy, sex abuse,
trauma and adolescent developmental treatment techniques
- Consultant/Clinician for an adolescent day treatment substance abuse
program
- Expertise in structured experiential and psychodrama therapy techniques
- Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Supervisor Brigham Young University and University of Utah graduate students
- Attorney specializing in juvenile, family and mental health law |
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| Academic Team |
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| Kori Mayeski, M.S. |
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Principal/ Education Coordinator for SLC Campus |
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- Undergraduate degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from
University of Maryland, College Park
- Experience teaching in both Middle School and High School
- Graduate degree in Educational Leadership/Administration from the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Experience working with students in their transition to college at 2
major universities
- Taught an introductory Psychology course helping college students
adjust to their new environment
- Experience as an Assistant Principal and Principal in residential
treatment since 2001
- Specialize in helping students realize their goal of attending college
and helping them through the college application process
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| Jennifer Wilson, B.S. |
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Assistant Principal/ Education Coordinator for Draper Campus |
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- Bachelors Degree in Earth and Space Science Education from Brigham
Young University
- 3 Years Experience teaching science, biology, and chemistry in a
residential treatment center school
- Worked in Admissions and Marketing for a residential treatment center
- Specialize in helping students learn to balance academic and emotional
pressures
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| Tess Barnes Dunn, M.A. |
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Social Studies Teacher |
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- Masters Degree inRoman Archeology from Nottingham University in
England
- Held research posts at the Nottingham University, Oxford University
and the Smithsonian Institute
- Archaeologist who has traveled, lived and worked throughout the
Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East
- Taught in therapeutic schools since 2001 at the Carlbrook School and
the Oakley
- Experience teaching Classical Latin, Honors World History, American
History, American Government and Economics
- Led honors elective courses that cover more exhaustive, exhilarating
topics, such as A History of Genocide in the Twentieth century, A
Philosophy of War, A History of the Modern Middle East and A History
of God
- Specialize in preparing each student with essential skills, which
include the ability to think critically, communicate logically and
challenge oneself intellectually
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| Jon Portie, M. Ed. |
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Spanish Teacher / Special Education Coordinator |
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- Graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors of Arts in
Latin American Studies
- Masters of Education from Utah State University
- Special Education License from Weber State University
- Taught in residential treatment center schools since 2006
- Currently working on creating an educational curriculum that connects
recreational education with service learning and cultural awareness.
- Specialize in molding and creating successful, civically participating
young adults
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| James Clark, B.S. |
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Mathematics Teacher |
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- Bachelors of Science Degree in Physics from the University of Utah
- Additional Bachelors of Science Degree in Math Education from Utah
Valley State College
- 2006-2007 Math Student of the Year and Math Club President at Utah
Valley State College
- Experience teaching Algebra and Geometry in the public education
system
- Volunteer work in a local treatment program for adolescent boys with
severe mental illnesses
- Specialize in teaching math experientially
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| Kerry Jo Finney, B.S. |
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English Teacher |
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- Bachelor's Degree in Education with a specialty in Integrates Arts
From the University of Victoria, Canada
- Experienceteaching gifted students at Realms of Inquiry Private School
- Developed Realms School's International Spanish Immersion program
and took her students on month long trips to Mexico and Costa Rica
to learn Spanish, Latin American culture, and self-reliance
- Experience teaching at Entheos Academy, an Expeditionary Learning
charter school
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| Alex Ortiz, B.S. |
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Science Teacher |
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- Bachelors of Science Degree in in Neuroscience and a minor in
Chemistry from the University of Miami
- Chosen from more than 17,000 applicants to join the Teach for
America Program where he taught science in the New York City
Public School System for two years
- Instructed students in SAT Preparation for the Princeton Review
- Fluent in Spanish
- Partners with Gateway's Outdoor Recreation Program to help Science
come alive for students
- Specialize in educating the whole student and experiential learning
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| Weekday Leadership Team |
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| Rebecca Garfield, BS |
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Lead Staff Salt Lake House |
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- Bachelors in Psychology
- 7 years residential treatment programs
- 3 years management experience
- 3 years Case management experience
- PCS Instructor
- 2 years education tracking
- Certified in CPR and First Aid |
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| Kelli Gunter, BS |
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Lead Staff Draper House |
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- Bachelors in Sociology
- 4 years residential treatment center experience
- 3 years Staff Supervisor experience
- 8 months State of Utah juvenile tracker experience
- CPR and First Aid certified |
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| Becca Eastman, BS |
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Co-Lead Draper House |
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- Bachelors in Psychology
- 4 years management experience
- 2 years experience direct care staff
- Group Facilitator with adolescents
- Certified in First Aid, CPR and PCS |
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| Thomas Loftis |
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Co-lead Draper House |
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- 5 years residential treatment center experience
- 2 years Staff Supervisor experience
- BS in Psychology candidate
- CPR and First Aid certified |
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| Matt Upton, BS |
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Co-lead Salt Lake House |
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- Bachelors in Sociology
- Group home Supervisor for 6 years
- 2 years Camp Counselor
- Certified in CPR and First Aid |
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| Brandon Andrus, BS |
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Co-Lead Salt Lake House |
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- Bachelors in Psychology
- 1 year Staff Supervisor Experience
- 4 years experience in Residential Treatment Center Experience
- 1 year State of Utah juvenile tracker experience
- Certified in CPR and First Aid |
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| Outdoor Recreation Team |
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| Tom Zimmer, MS |
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Outdoor Recreation Manager |
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- Bachelors of Arts in Recreation and BA in Business
- Master of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
- Ph.D. student in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
- 10 years experience instructing/guiding adventures in rock climbing,
mountaineering, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, canyoneering,
skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, skiing, and backcountry skiing
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Member Ski Patrol, professional ski patrol for 7 years
- MRA (Mountain Rescue Association) Rescue Certified, 6 years rescue
volunteer work in Colorado
- Certified in Avalanche 1 and 2
- Certified in Swift Water Rescue
- Certified in CPR |
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| Adam M. Lawton M.S. Candidate |
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Outdoor Recreation Team Lead |
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- Three years experience in adolescent outdoor and residential programs
- Nine years experience in outdoor recreation industry
- Freelance behavioral science researcher
- Professional River Guide
- Three years experience in professional ski/snowboard instruction
- Certified in Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified |
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| Keith Reidford, BS |
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Outdoor Recreation Team Lead |
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- Bachelors of Science in Recreation and Park Administration
- 3 years experience in adolescent Wilderness and Residential Treatment
- 6 years experience instructing/guiding mountain biking, backpacking,
white water canoeing/kayaking, caving, and climbing
- Active member of Wilderness Association
- Certified as Swift Water Technician
- Certified in Basic Search and Rescue
- Certified in CPR |
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| Lehua Kay, BS |
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Outdoor Recreation Team Lead |
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- Minor in Philosophy
- 4 years experience in adolescent wilderness and residential treatment
- Over 5 years experience in rock climbing, snowboarding, skiing (back
country and downhill), hiking and whitewater rafting
- Certified in Wilderness First responder and CPR |
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| Psychiatric / Medical Team |
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| Arden L. Weintraub, M.D. |
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Medical Director |
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- Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- 20 years experience practicing child and adolescent psychiatry
- 18 years of experience treating troubled youth in residential settings
- Graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1981
- Internship in Pediatrics
- Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Utah
and Primary Children’s Medical Center
- Clinical instructor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University
of Utah School of Medicine
- Honored for teacher of the year award for 2001-2002 at the
University of Utah School of Medicine in Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry |
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| Rachel Weir, M.D. |
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Associate Medical Director |
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- Board Certified in General Psychiatry
- Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Completed residency training in General Psychiatry at the University of
Utah
- Completed fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the
University of Utah
- Served as Chief Resident for General Psychiatry and Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry programs
- Honored with the Outstanding Resident Service Award and Outstanding
Senior Resident Award during residency training |
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| Judy McCormick, RN |
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Registered Nurse |
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- 18 years of pediatric, adolescent, psychiatric nursing experience
- Nurse Manager for children’s unit
- Specialty in Infection Control and Diseases Nursing
- Medical surgery experience |
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| RaeAnna Kirk, RN, BSN |
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Registered Nurse |
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- 10 years of psychiatric, pediatric and home health nursing experience
- Experienced in adolescent psychiatry
- Nursing Director for residential treatment facility |
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| Admissions Team |
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| Melissa Hickman, LCSW |
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Admissions Director and Co- Owner |
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- 20 years combined Residential Treatment, private therapist experience
- Specializes in treating adolescents and their families
- Clinical director of adolescent treatment program
- Therapist in a wilderness program
- Substance abuse therapist for out-patient adolescent program
- Developer/Clinician of residential program for youth completing
wilderness |
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| Beth Floyd, BS |
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Admissions |
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- 6 years Residential Treatment experience
- Minor in Sociology
- Supervisor for Residential Treatment center
- Staff for Residential Treatment center
- Group Facilitator with adolescents |
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| Business and Finance Team |
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| Karen Flynn, JD |
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Business Director and Co-Owner |
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- 16 years licensed member of the Utah State Bar
- Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Department of
Human Services, State of Utah
- Experienced in office budgeting, business practices and policies and
staffing
- Administrative Law Judge, Department of Human Services, State of
Utah, specializing in family law and adolescent issues
- Managing Attorney, the Guardian Ad Litem’s Office, State of Utah,
representing adolescents within the jurisdiction of the Utah Courts
- Developed Utah Juvenile Court substance abuse prevention and
treatment model
- Practicing Attorney with national firms based in Philadelphia and
California, specializing in business litigation, transactions and financing
- Law Clerk, U.S. Federal District Courts, State of Utah |
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| Patricia Benn |
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Financial Manager |
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- Masters of Organization Behavior
- Bachelors of Sociology
- Master Program Licensed Professional Counselor
- Trainer and developer for national finance company
- Specializing in financial organizational and implementation for business
entities
- Experienced in office budgeting, business practices/policies, and
staffing |
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| Receptionist Team |
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| Melissa Broderick |
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Draper House Receptionist |
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| Marni Brustetter |
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Salt Lake House Receptionist |
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