Meet Our Team

Chief Executive Officer

Krista Gilbert joined the Constellation Behavioral Health team with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of addiction and mental health issues. Throughout her career Krista has focused on providing extraordinary, evidence-based treatment to individuals and families in crisis and has supported thousands of adolescents and adults in finding their path to recovery.

Krista was a senior executive with Foundations Recovery Network for nine years where she co-created the FRN System of Care, co-wrote the FRN Recovery Workbook, and drove key development initiatives across the country. Prior to FRN, Krista worked with Bayside Marin, Youth & Family Assistance, Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice, and Newstart Outpatient Counseling.

While pursuing her B.S. in Psychology, her M.S. in Counseling and her Ph.D. in Depth Psychology, Krista also gained 16 years of legal experience through her work with top-ranking law firms in California and New York where her focus ranged from family law, insurance defense, tax law, and employment law.

Founder and Executive Board Director

Bill founded Constellation to pursue his passion for helping others turn their lives around and find joy through a life in recovery. Having experienced several treatment programs both personally as well as a family member, Bill felt there was big opportunity to “raise the bar” on the standard of care in the addiction treatment industry. In 2010, Bill decided to leave a successful career as a Wall Street financial analyst to start Alta Mira Recovery Programs.  Today, Alta Mira is nationally recognized for its quality of care, state of the art psychological testing and comprehensive approach to treating addiction and dual diagnosis disorders. After three years of running Alta Mira, Bill created Constellation in early 2013 to partner with entrepreneurs that share his vision and passion for finding a “better way” to treat addiction and co-occurring disorders.   Prior to Constellation, Bill worked for eight years as a Wall Street research analyst focusing on consumer Internet/media businesses. Most recently, Bill was a partner and senior analyst at ThinkEquity, where he re-launched their Internet and media franchise. Prior to ThinkEquity, Bill was a director and senior Research Analyst at JMP Securities and a senior associate at Salomon Smith Barney.  Before working as a research analyst, Bill worked for a venture capital firm and a Chicago-based healthcare startup, Platinum Healthcare. Bill holds a BA from Colgate University and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Vice President, Business Development

An alum of Pepperdine University, Candice has spent her career focused on roles and organizations that support those that heal. Her breadth of experience includes leadership, sales, marketing, and training in medical and behavioral health specifically in orthopedics, cardiac, diagnostic, and behavioral health services. The aim of her work has been developing, training, and leading business development professionals with an emphasis on growing individual talent and building teams that lead with purpose. As VP of Business Development for Constellation, Candice is honored to work with a team of extraordinarily talented clinicians and individuals and hopes to continue along the path of creating space for others to find wellness and recovery.

Chief Strategy Officer

Drew’s professional in the technology and recovery industries experience is extensive, spanning over three decades. Mr. Paxton was most recently employed as Chief Marketing Officer for OneHealth Solutions, Inc., a technology company dedicated to connecting individuals dealing with chronic medical and behavioral conditions, including addiction and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Before OneHealth, Drew served as CEO of Alta Mira Treatment Programs under a prior ownership group. Drew came to Alta Mira initially from The Betty Ford Center where he served as Clinical and Executive Director for their nationally recognized 90-Day Program. Drew also served for several years as Director of Admissions and Business Development at The Betty Ford Center. Earlier in his career, Drew worked at prestigious management consulting firms such as The Boston Consulting Group and L.E.K. Consulting. Additionally he ran global marketing for the QuickBooks brand at Intuit. Drew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and French from Stanford University. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration in Marketing and International Business from Harvard Business School.

Vice President of Admissions

More than 30 years ago, Brad made a personal commitment to devote his career to helping individuals struggling with mental illness and substance abuse to have a better quality of life.  He has a diverse background in behavioral health. After graduating from the University of Maryland, he began his career as a counselor in a residential setting treating adolescents and adults outside of Washington, DC.  Brad has functioned in a clinical capacity in emergency room triage, med/psych units, psychiatric triage in acute care, free standing hospitals and consultative settings.  He advanced quickly with Charter Medical as an Intake Director to corporate roles as Divisional Intake Director, Assistant Administrator and CEO of a 75-bed free standing hospital in Virginia.  Brad joined HCA as an Executive Director operating a free standing and inpatient unit in Florida.  He was promoted to Divisional Business Development Director, Physician Services for five medical hospitals in central Florida.  Brad transitioned to the senior living industry for a brief period doing start-ups and turn-arounds of large, high end independent, assisted living and memory care facilities.  Prior to joining Constellation Behavioral Health, Brad traveled the country for 11 years as the Divisional Director of Admissions Services, Behavioral Health Division and most recently was promoted to CEO of an 80-bed hospital with Universal Health Services, Inc.  Brad is honored to be a part of Constellation Behavioral Health, working with such a high caliber group of professionals providing world class care for those seeking wellness and recovery.  Brad received his master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Health Care Administration.

Vice President, Revenue Cycle

Lindsay has spent her career helping treatment centers integrate clinical and financial operations. Lindsay is a Licensed Professional Counselor who spent her clinical years working with adults and adolescents with sexual trauma and addiction. Her passion over the years has developed into helping organizations create clinically informed revenue cycles. She has a over decade of experience in utilization review, business office, and admissions operations in which she optimizes efficiencies to maximize care and reimbursement for clients and facilities alike.  Lindsay comes to Constellation after 7 years at Foundations Recovery Network developing admissions and financial operations.

Vice President of Human Resources, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Jane Lock serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for Constellation, bringing almost 20 years of human resources experience in primarily the corporate/legal environment. Coached during her early days as an HR Director by one of the senior partners at Littler Mendelson, a nationally recognized law firm devoted to representing management in every aspect of labor and employment law, Jane places a significant emphasis on compliance with state and federal law. During her tenure at Genworth Financial Wealth Management, Jane provided expertise to support staff development, implemented HR operational strategy and developed competency models for its sales and operations groups within the organization, and implemented a succession planning initiative for executive personnel. As a business owner, Jane has partnered with organizations across various industries such as sporting goods, manufacturing, high-tech, telecommunications, hospitality, medicine, veterinary practice, legal, financial, recruiting services, rehabilitation centers, property management, and media businesses. Holding both the Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) and the SHRM Senior Certificated Professional certifications (SHRM-SCP), Jane was also certified as a Workplace Investigator through the Institute of Workplace Investigations and completed her BA (HUMR) at Golden Gate University. Jane is a native of London, England.

Executive Director, Alta Mira Recovery Programs

Ian Wolds, PsyD, Alta Mira’s Executive Director, is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Wolds has spent his entire career working in the care and treatment of clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders. He brings an integrative psychology framework to his work that emphasizes the interdependence of physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, developmental and systemic dynamics in each individual’s life.

Dr. Wolds has worked with a wide variety of clinical populations dealing with addiction, mental illness and other co-occurring disorders across individual, group, and family settings. He trained in residential and outpatient treatment environments while he completed his dissertation studying the spiritual components of 12-step recovery from a variety of cultural viewpoints. He received extensive post-doctoral training at BrightQuest, a therapeutic community-based treatment program in La Mesa, CA, working with individuals and families dealing with severe mental illnesses and dual diagnoses. Dr. Wolds worked in a variety of clinical roles at BrightQuest before becoming the clinical director of BrightQuest’s start-up treatment center in Seattle, WA, in 2011.

At its core, Dr. Wolds’ work aims to foster recovery, growth, wholeness, and well being through the integration of complementary paths of healing. He believes in individualizing treatment to fit each client’s unique needs and interests. Dr. Wolds’ passion lies in supporting understanding and self-discovery, resiliency, and ultimately the creation of more meaningful relationships and a more satisfying life.

Dr. Wolds has a BA from the University of Southern California, and he received both his masters and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego, CA.

Blog: A Higher Vision of Addiction Treatment: An Interview with Alta Mira’s Executive Director, Dr. Ian Wolds

Executive Director, Bridges to Recovery

Melissa has been working in the field of behavioral healthcare since 2004. She began her career as a mental health technician within a locked psychiatric hospital in Connecticut, supporting all three units of child and adolescent, adult psychiatric, and detoxification and addiction treatment patients. It was this experience that solidified Melissa’s passion for providing compassionate, client-centered care in the mental health, addiction, and co-occurring treatment field.

After relocating to California from New York in 2005, the first few years led Melissa to serve various treatment programs in Los Angeles, Malibu, and San Francisco. Over the years, Melissa’s roles have included Residential Counselor, Case Manager, Primary Therapist, Program Director, and Clinical Director. Melissa has also supported the creation and development of various local treatment programs in the Los Angeles area that continue to serve clients and families today.

In addition to having a passion for building strong clinical programs utilizing evidence-based practices for clients and families, Melissa has done extensive work providing direct client care as a facilitator of individual, group and family therapy. These experiences of providing direct client care as well as program development, program leadership, and clinical supervision have culminated in her current role as Executive Director at Bridges to Recovery.

Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairfield University in Connecticut and Master of Social Work (MSW) with a primary focus in mental health and substance use disorders from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Executive Director, BrightQuest Treatment Center San Diego

Melissa Stevenson joined BrightQuest Treatment Centers San Diego as Executive Director. She returns to BrightQuest after spending four years with Foundations Recovery Network. Melissa came to BrightQuest from Foundations Recovery Network, where she was the Executive Director of Foundations San Diego.

She began her career in the treatment field working with homeless veterans who were suffering from addiction and mental illness. Since that time, Stevenson has honed her skills in environments that include couples, families and groups, fostering health and recovery from co-occurring disorders. She has a strong commitment to helping those around her find healing, believing that recovery is always possible. Her extensive experience working with trauma, psychosis, depression, anxiety and addiction in both for-profit and nonprofit mental health programs includes stints as director at Foundations San Francisco, program director for a therapeutic community in San Diego and associate director for evidence-based programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Executive Director, BrightQuest Treatment Center Nashville

Ashley joined the Constellation Behavioral Health team with over ten years of experience working in the care and treatment of adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. She has a wealth of experience working with diverse populations including adolescents, homeless teens, collegians, and adults and has provided care to individuals, couples, families and groups within the juvenile justice system, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.

During her tenure at BrightQuest Treatment Center in San Diego, CA, Ashley facilitated the start-up and management of several residential treatment homes providing both short and long-term care for patients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. As the Director of Residential Services, she was responsible for the facility administration, staff supervision, patient care coordination, and clinical services. Ashley relocated to Chicago, Illinois to facilitate the opening of the Chicago intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs for Foundations Recovery Network as the Director of Outpatient Services. Ashley most recently located to Nashville, Tennessee to facilitate the opening of BrightQuest Nashville as its Executive Director. Ashley is passionate about bringing her clinical, leadership and management expertise to create a place for individuals and families to find comfort, support and healing.

Ashley received her bachelors degree in Psychology with minors in Business Administration and Sociology & masters degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Ashley is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Illinois, & Tennessee.

Senior Strategic Advisor

Dr. Majors is a behavioral healthcare professional with over 30 years experience ranging from clinical practice to senior executive administration at nationally recognized treatment facilities such as the Betty Ford Center and Cirque Lodge. During her last eight years at Constellation Behavioral Health, Dr. Majors has served as Executive Director of Alta Mira Recovery Programs, Chief Development Officer, and Senior Strategic Advisor.  Having a robust history of developing successful start-up businesses and serving as a change agent in existing businesses, Dr. Majors strives for continuous improvements as well as long-term strategic change. As Senior Strategic Advisor, she is responsible for specific corporate initiatives which contribute to strategic development.

Dr. Majors completed her Ph.D. in Addiction Studies and post-graduate training in Family Systems Theory.  Additionally, she has two Masters’ degrees. She is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a Master Addiction Counselor (National) and licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Texas), and holds a Lifetime Teacher’s Certificate from the state of Texas.  She has obtained certification from the Small Business International Trade Association in Small Business International Management.

National Director of Referral Relations

Melissa has worked in the addiction and behavioral health field, in New York City since 2006. She currently serves as the National Director of Referral Relations for Constellation Behavioral Health in the New York metro area, which includes: the five boroughs of NYC, New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island, and Connecticut.

Prior to joining Constellation, Melissa worked in a variety of capacities for several prominent organizations including roles in Development, Marketing, Business Development, and Community Engagement for both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors within the mental health, addiction, healthcare, and public health fields. In her role as the Director of Referral Relations, she builds internal and external relationships, and systems to pursue opportunities for the long-term growth and health of Constellation.

Melissa is an advocate at heart and a “big picture” strategic thinker, empathetic listener, skilled at cultivating new business, and strengthening relationships. Above all else, she places the highest priority on families and patients’ needs. Melissa holds a Bachelors of Science in Journalism and Sociology from West Virginia University.

National Director of Referral Relations

Christian has dedicated his career to the behavioral and mental health industry since 2002. Prior to joining Constellation as National Director of Referral Relations, he held senior industry positions in a variety of capacities, including national/international development, operations manager, marketing, business development, admissions director, admissions counselor, crisis management, intervention specialist, and referral relations.

In his role as National Director of Referral Relations at Constellation, he builds internal and external relationships, identifies and pursues opportunities for long-term growth and expansion, and works with patients and families to find the best solution for their treatment needs.

Christian’s passion is to help individuals and their families suffering from mental illness and addiction. He has worked closely with leading treatment centers and industry professionals nationally and internationally. He believes strongly in collaboration and reciprocal relationship building among like-minded treatment professionals.

National Educational and Therapeutic Consultant Liaison, Behavioral Health Advisor

With a degree in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University, Joy has spent her career specializing in sales, marketing, training and leadership choosing organizations that serve with purpose. Joy’s breadth of experience in the medical and behavioral health space led her to roles in diabetes, diagnostic and pain management. In 2016 Joy moved into a business development role in behavioral health. Joy’s specialty is developing deep connections, building partnerships and being a reliable resource, colleague and friend. She is most inspired when she can take on new challenges and help create positive solutions.

As the National Educational and Therapeutic Consultant Liaison and Behavioral Health Advisor in the Southwest Region for Constellation Behavioral Health, Joy’s is fueled by the diagnostic excellence that support our clients true individualized treatment. Joy lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, Brian, of 10 years and her two boys, Skyler and Dylan.

Behavioral Health Advisor

Stephanie brings a wide variety of knowledge and personal experience in the recovery and mental health field. Her 20 years of experience comes from some well-known programs in and around the Nashville area. Stephanie held the role as Director of Marketing at Integrative Life Center, VP of Marketing with Freeman Recovery Center as well as Marketing Director for JourneyPure and Clinical Outreach Coordinator with The Ranch. She worked in the Family Program at Cumberland Heights as well as Onsite workshops during the start of her career. She has been a resource for clinicians, treatment centers and families around the United States, who are searching for assistance for themselves, a loved one or client struggling with addictions and/or mental health disorders.

Stephanie received her intervention training through the ARISE model of invitational interventions developed by Judith Landau. She has a passion for helping people and working with individuals and families who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

Behavioral Health Advisor

Behavioral Health Advisor

Dr. Katy Parker holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Psychology and Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in substance abuse combined with underlying psychological disorders.

Dr. Parker discovered a passion for substance use disorders in a way that most of us find ourselves, through experience. As the much younger sibling of someone addicted to various substances as well as having a personality disorder, psychology became a way to survive and understand coupled with a path toward hope and help.

Having clinically treated the wide span from the underprivileged and underserved community in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco to helping locate the best residential and outpatient programs for people in need to the Executive Director of a local Intensive outpatient program, Avenues to Recovery, “I feel utterly grateful for being in a position to offer help, hope and the possibility of a new future to those in crisis and a resource to my fellow clinicians and families in need.  Constellations offers me through best of all my clinical worlds.”

Behavioral Health Advisor

Amy’s career tells the story of her passion for serving others through mission-driven work.  Since 2010, Amy has been focused on business development for products and services that improve the lives of her customers and community, specifically in the fields of psychiatry, addiction, and neuroscience.  As a Behavioral Health Advisor, Amy is responsible for the strategic development and growth of Constellation’s mission by creating therapeutic alliances and placing patients where clinically appropriate.

An alumni of University of Illinois, Amy has been a proud Texan since 2013.  She currently resides in Georgetown, where she spends her free time chasing after her two young children.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Jonathan is a SHRM Certified Human Resources Professional, most recently employed as the Senior AmeriCorps and Human Resources Manager at SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project) in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. In his role at SBP, a rapidly expanding disaster recovery non-profit organization, he recruited extensively, standardized trainings and HR processes, and developed cultural initiatives to improve team morale and increase personal accountability across 5 affiliates.

Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of New Orleans. He has also earned a Master of Science degree in Urban Studies from UNO, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology from Tulane University.

Event Specialist

Having had family members who suffered from addiction and mental illness, Julia was drawn to work in the behavioral health field. She started college as a psychology major, but soon realized her strong organization, customer service, and planning skills would be better utilized in the events field.

Julia’s breadth of experience includes event management, marketing, client relationship development, and training, specifically in the behavioral health, food and beverage, and technology fields. She now supports Constellation Behavioral Health through event planning and training development. Her role at Constellation allows her to work with talented clinicians and representatives, who help those in recovery from addiction and mental illness.

Julia graduated Summa Cum Laude from Drexel University in Philadelphia.  She now lives in San Francisco’s East Bay with her husband and her puppy.