Our Team Is Here  For You

We are a treatment team of professional clinicians, medical, psychiatric, & behavioral health personnel. Our team approach to treatment is necessary for meeting our clients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our clinical staff has been trained in current interventions and modalities, recent information on the treatment of particular populations and what has been effective in addressing co-occurring issues. No matter what you or your loved ones personal struggle with addiction is, we are here to help through the recovery process.

Our Team Is Here  For You

We are a treatment team of professional clinicians, medical, psychiatric, & behavioral health personnel. Our team approach to treatment is necessary for meeting our clients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our clinical staff has been trained in current interventions and modalities, recent information on the treatment of particular populations and what has been effective in addressing co-occurring issues. No matter what you or your loved ones personal struggle with addiction is, we are here to help through the recovery process.

The grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony at CuraWest, a medical detox facility for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction in Denver, Colorado.
A logo for CuraWest, a medical detox facility for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction in Denver, Colorado.

Meet The Team

Meet The Team

 Clinical & Medical

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Brian Tierney

Executive Director

Brian proudly identifies as a person in active and sustained recovery. Originally from Philadelphia, Brian moved to Colorado in 2013. Since entering recovery in 2016 he has been volunteering…

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Ashley Jordison

Director of Nursing

Ashley became a nurse in 2018. She has spent most of her career working in Addiction Medicine while living in Illinois as a Charge/Admissions Nurse for a detox and…

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Shea Packard

Shea Packard

Director of Operations

Shea is a Massachusetts native who made Colorado her home in 2022. Shea has a passion for understanding the
family and social dynamics that shape an individuals experience of the world and…

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Lindsey Stein

Nurse Manager

Lindsey is a North Dakota native who made Colorado her home in 2020. Lindsey received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing through the University of Mary in rural…

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Chelsea Smith

Office Manager

Chelsea is originally from New York where she received a Bachelors of Professional Studies. She has lived in various places across the country and now calls Colorado her home. Chelsea is a person in recovery and…

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Taylor Gould

Clinical Lead

Taylor Gould is originally from Elk Grove, California who started his journey with Guardian Recovery as a Behavioral Health Technician. Having received his B.A. in Sociology – Criminal Justice, B.S. in Psychology he has advanced to his Master’s in Forensic Psychology….

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Colin Dougherty

BHT Supervisor

Colin is a dedicated team member with CuraWest. With a strong commitment to patient care and a deep understanding of behavioral health practices, he excels at leading teams to provide compassionate and effective support. Throughout his career, Colin has developed familiarity in team ….

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 Admissions

Ryan Newman

Director of Admissions

Ryan is originally from Massachusetts, and has been living and working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 2016. After successfully completing two combat deployments as a member of the United States Marine Corps, Ryan’s personal experience…

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Brianna Bricken

Admissions Manager

Brianna is originally from Connecticut, and has been working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 2013. She moved to South Florida in 2011 after struggling to overcome her own addiction. Brianna quickly found a passion for helping others…

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Mike Audette

Michael Audette

Treatment Advisor

Michael is a native of Massachusetts where he was a Mason Contractor for over ten years. After personally committing to sobriety in 2010, Michael discovered his passion for assisting other individuals who struggle with substance use…

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Alumni

Alex Singer

Alumni Services

Originally from Philadelphia, Alex moved to Florida in early 2015 to start on his own path to recovery. Shortly thereafter, upon building a foundation for his own sobriety, he quickly developed a passion for…

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 Executive

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Joshua Scott

Chief Executive Officer

Joshua Scott is an experienced healthcare executive, who has a proven record of designing and implementing intervention and treatment strategies…

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Marco Merida, MBA

President & COO

Marco has an extensive career working with startups and Fortune 100s alike in order to build efficient operations that support expedient growth…

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Ross Donahue

Ross Donahue, LCSW, MHA, MCAP, CRRA

Chief Administrative Officer

Ross joined the Guardian team in 2020 with more than 13 years of experience in the substance abuse…

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Charrisse Clark-Smith, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Charisse is a cherished member of the medical team at CuraWest. With more than 20 years of experience as a nurse…

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Justin Williams

Chief Financial Officer

Justin is responsible for the design and implementation of business strategies, plans, and procedures to meet objectives for company growth…

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Ryan-Soave

Ryan Soave, LMHC

Chief Clinical Officer

Ryan Soave brings deep experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified trauma therapist, program developer, and research consultant for Huberman Lab at…

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 Administration

Paul DeCamara

Business Development

Having lived in Philadelphia, Southern California, Florida and now Denver; Paul has built up a host of resources and contacts that he utilizes to benefit our potential clients and…

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Michael Rocks

Director of Licensing and Compliance

Micheal Rocks is an experienced healthcare professional with experience in operations, licensing and clinical management. His experience stretches throughout the Health and Human Services fields, including…

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Jessica Moretti

Director of Human Resources

Jessica Moretti joined the team in 2015 and assumed the role of Human Resource Manager in 2016. Jessica is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she received a BA in Psychology and a minor in Business…

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Danielle Sharp

Director of Revenue Management

Originally from Colorado, Danielle moved to South Florida in 2012 to pursue her personal life in recovery. Danielle has worked in the substance use and mental health field…

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DJ Prince

Director of Marketing

DJ Prince is the Marketing Director at Guardian Recovery Network. He has worked with several Addiction Treatment centers establishing and growing their marketing efforts. For the past several…

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Alexis Rossi, LCSW, CAP

Utilization Review and Compliance Manager

Alexis Rossi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 10 years’ experience in the behavioral health and addiction recovery field. She has worked in numerous roles and…

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Sophia Shellman

Data Entry

Sophia joined our team with enthusiasm and excitement. Although this was an industry different from her previous profession, she connected with colleagues and has…

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