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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Qemal holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting from La Trobe University, Australia. He has more than 10 years experience in international and domestic accounting standards and business practice.

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.

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.

Controller

Senior Admissions Coordinator

Kim O’Donnell has been helping people recover from addiction and mental health issues for the past 17 years. Kim’s personal struggle with addiction and her tenacious zest for recovery has made her passionate to serve the community and assist families in finding the right program to meet their individual needs. Working in all models of treatment—ranging from the medical, psychiatric, social, and therapeutic community—makes her a valuable member of the Constellation Behavioral Health family. Kim worked as Admissions Director at Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach and most recently at PCH in Los Angeles. Kim has also worked in many other aspects of the treatment process and possesses a wealth of experience and resources, which makes her uniquely qualified to lead our admissions team while assisting individuals and families in their personal journey of recovery.

Director of Clinical Development

Brie Ciraulo Rosenfield has been a practicing clinician since 2007, licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of California and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Over the course of her career, her individual specialties have come to include addiction, post-treatment integration, women’s issues and parenting. With fifteen years of experience in covering all sides of the mental health community, Brie Ciraulo Rosenfield brings a unique combination of skills and knowledge to a diverse spectrum of clients. From working with patients and their families to sharing insights with treatment centers, therapeutic facilities and non-profit programs, Brie brings a comprehensive understanding of the mental health and treatment industry.

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 Manager

With a diverse background, business acumen and a creative eye for marketing and event management, Jeanette has over 15 years of experience successfully managing marketing projects and executing hundreds of events nationwide. Prior to coming to Constellation Behavioral Health, her recent roles included 6 years in behavioral health as a Marketing and Events Manager building effective teams who support the efforts of National Outreach and Business Development staff.

She is respected for her ability to organize and manage the logistics for multiple events and marketing projects. Jeanette is committed to ensuring a positive experience for all clients and licensed professionals who attend our events.

Behavioral Health Advisor, Midwest United States

As a licensed clinical social worker for over 30 years, Carla has had the opportunity to use her extensive clinical skills in a variety of settings: emergency medicine, law enforcement, psychiatry, and, since 1977, the addiction treatment field as well as behavioral health. After several years with Hazelden Chicago managing intake and admissions, she joined Sierra Tucson as the Midwest Clinical Outreach Coordinator where she was an integral part of the Marketing Team for nearly 10 years. Most recently, she served as Clinical Relations Coordinator for Rosecrance Health Network, which provides adults and adolescents with addiction treatment. This professional path has allowed Carla to assist many in finding the best treatment match for their behavioral health needs. She was drawn to Alta Mira’s clinical depth and ability to operationalize its vision in such a conscious, meaningful way.

Behavioral Health Advisor, Southern Region

With over 16 years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a degree in Psychology and Mental Health Vickye Key has proven her passion for campaigning for better mental health and addiction services in our communities. She has developed skills performing in all aspects of behavioral health, interventions, inpatient and outpatient treatment & recovery, and life cycle management. Vickye is currently the president of the Fort Worth Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) – since 2008 and sits on the advisory board of other community agencies that assist with accessing community resources. Before joining the team at Constellation Behavioral Health Vickye was the Business Development Manager, Interventionist/Treatment Specialist with Enterhealth Ranch Addiction Treatment, Dallas, TX. Vickye holds certifications in ADC – Advanced Drug Counselor, DWI – Intervention Educator, and SAP – Substance Abuse Professional.