Regional Leadership
The WestCare Leadership Team is committed to continuing the vision of uplifting the human spirit throughout each and every WestCare location. Through the governance of the Board of Directors and guidance of the Senior Staff, WestCare Foundation has grown into an organization in 17 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Dominican Republic, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Regional Leadership
Danny Blanco
Senior Vice President, Village South
Danny Blanco
Steve Blank
Regional Vice President, WestCare GulfCoast Florida
Steve Blank
Derrick Boazman
Regional Vice President, WestCare Georgia
Derrick Boazman
Derrick Boazman, a native Atlantan, was born and reared on Atlanta's southside. He is currently serving as WestCare Georgia’s Regional Vice President after having served for many years on its Board of Directors and Community Action Council. He received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Morris Brown College, where he began his political career as President of the Student Government Association. In 1997, he was elected to the Atlanta City Council and was re-elected for his second term in 2001. Councilmember Boazman resigned his seat on the city council in April 2004. Mr. Boazman was also President and CEO of Facilitation Strategies, Inc., which specializes in strategic planning and group facilitation activities, and served as a certified trainer teaching community leadership and organizational development skills for Midwest Academy, an instruction entity that travels throughout the country.
Mr. Boazman contends that "education is an equalizer", and lives his life accordingly by serving in local Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) and being actively involved with the United Youth-Adult Conference (UYAC). In 2000, Mr. Boazman was the recipient of the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta, Inc.'s "Award for Outstanding Contribution in Politics" and Morris Brown College's "Going the Distance – Career Achievement Award". Being selected as one of ten people to serve on the President's Summit for America's Future Committee by former United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell was one of his proudest moments. Derrick is an outspoken advocate for the rights of minorities and has appeared on CNN's Talkback Live, Nightline, Court TV, and dozens of nationally syndicated radio programs, as well as being interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the New Yorker Magazine. Mr. Boazman is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and is very active with the Prince Hall Affiliated Masons, where he has attained the 33rd degree. Mr. Boazman is a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church.
Beverlyn Coleman
Regional Vice President, WestCare Pacific Islands
Beverlyn Coleman
Cheryl DeBatt
Regional Vice President, WestCare Arizona
Cheryl DeBatt
Maureen Dunleavy
Senior Vice President, Guidance/Care Center
Maureen Dunleavy
Jenny Gonzalez
Regional Vice President, WestCare California
Jenny Gonzalez
Jenny Gonzalez, Vice President for California. In this role, Ms. Gonzalez is responsible for the administrative support and oversight of all supportive services for California programs. Works collaboratively with the other Vice President in California to make improvements in the delivery of services and administration as necessary. Ms. Gonzalez's ability to build and lead diverse teams has been a cornerstone of her career. In her 21 years as a WestCare employee she has a reputation for fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that brings out the best in each team member.
Prior to assuming the role of Vice President for the California region, Ms. Gonzalez served as Deputy Administrator for administration, housing, prevention, and education services. During this time Ms. Gonzalez identified needed areas of improvement resulting in implementing successful standard operating procedures in the various domains she had oversight of. In addition, recognizing the significance of community support, she has participated in numerous community outreach events to engage and educate local communities about the vast services that WestCare has to offer. Ms. Gonzalez has over 10 years of counseling experience serving adults and adolescents including those with co-occurring diagnosis. With over two decades of experience in the Human Services field, she is well-prepared to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the organization she serves. Her passion for this work is unwavering and is excited to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of Human Services. Ms. Gonzalez has received both her bachelor’s degree and Master of Social Work from Fresno State University. In addition, she is a certified addiction specialist.
Shandi Hill
Regional Administrator, WestCare Tennessee
Shandi Hill
Sean Hoyer
Area Director, Chicago Community Program, WestCare Illinois
Sean Hoyer
Sean M. Hoyer, LCSW, DCSW, currently serves as the Area Director for WestCare Illinois – Chicago. In this capacity, he provides overall leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to a program team providing community-based prevention, outreach, and intervention services to youth and adults impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and involvement with the justice system. He is responsible for multiple Federal, State, and local grants and contracts as well as ensuring program compliance with CARF standards and state regulations while concurrently developing a competent, caring, and resilient professional workforce.
Mr. Hoyer has extensive experience in community-based adolescent mental health, substance abuse, and wilderness therapy as a supervisor, clinician, presenter, trainer, and author. He is an Air Force veteran who served as a Behavioral Health Officer and sought to lead talent development and organizational change at the squadron, wing, Numbered Air Force, Major Command, and Headquarters levels.
As founder and owner of Skills For Life, LLC, a family counseling and organization consulting business, he equips individuals, families, and groups to develop potential through cooperative learning and experiential discovery. He earned a reputation for establishing benchmark programs, securing accreditation, developing leaders, and facilitating sustainable organizational change efforts across several agencies and multiple industry sectors.
Mr. Hoyer received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from Valparaiso University. He earned his Master’s degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago and a Master's in Military Operational Arts and Sciences from Air University. He is married with two school-aged children, enjoys wilderness adventure sports, serves on his Church board, and sings semi-professionally.
Mary Ann Knoy
Regional Vice President, WestCare California
Mary Ann Knoy
Travis Landry
Regional Vice President, WestCare Wisconsin
Travis Landry
Leo Magrdichian
Regional Vice President, WestCare Nevada
Leo Magrdichian
Leo Magrdichian was born and raised in Los Angeles County. Leo received both his Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles; graduating in the top 1% of his class and receiving numerous academic awards. Some of those awards include: The National Dean’s List; the College of Health and Human Services, Certificate of Honor; the Outstanding Senior Award for the entire University, and Special Recognition in Graduate Studies. While still in Los Angeles, Leo received State of California Congressional, City of Los Angeles, and County of Los Angeles recognition for being an outstanding father. Leo has served on the Community Advisory Council, for Project Escuelita/First 5 LA; he served on the Parent Advisory Council and served as a Parent advocate with the Department of Children & Family Services.
Leo relocated to Las Vegas and joined the WestCare family in December of 2010. He was initially employed as a counselor intern at WestCare’s longest operating program, Harris Springs Ranch. Leo is licensed in the State of Nevada as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor (LCADC-S); and he currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations for WestCare Nevada. Leo currently serves on the City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Faith Initiative, he is an Oral Examination Panel Member for the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors, and he serves as the vice chair on the Chaplaincy Advisory Board, for Chaplaincy Nevada/Messages of Faith Ministries. Leo is also in long term recovery with a clean and sober date of November 22, 2002.
Roy McClain
Regional Director, VETcare/WestCare Oregon
Roy McClain
Ivan Moratiel
Regional Vice President, Guara Bi Puerto Rico
Ivan Moratiel
John Nunley
National VP of Corrections and Criminal Justice Business Development/Illinois Operations
John Nunley
Anita Rhodes
Regional Vice President, WestCare Maryland
Anita Rhodes
Dr. Tiffany Slone
Regional Vice President, WestCare Kentucky
Dr. Tiffany Slone
Dr. Slone is the Regional Vice President for Kentucky. In this role, Dr. Slone is responsible for external relationships with local and federal government officials, grant officers, and stakeholders in addition to managerial, operational, and programmatic leadership to over 50 employees working across multiple treatment and behavioral health programs, including two long-term residential facilities, a substance abuse program within the Pike County Detention, the Perry Cline Community Center and Emergency Shelter as well as programs such as SSG Fox Suicide Prevention, Homeless Veterans Reintegration, Second Chance re-entry, Rural Community Opioid Response, Betterment of Homeless Individuals and Supportive Employment. Under her leadership, the WestCare residential programs earned ASAM accreditation.
Dr. Slone’s leadership style, developed over 15 years of experience, focuses on credibility, intrinsic motivation, accountability, mutual dependence, imagining possibilities, and extreme ownership to create a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment resulting in outstanding client service through evidence-based treatment.
Prior to assuming the Regional Vice President, Dr. Slone served as Program Director of the WestCare Judi Patton Center for Healthy Families. While in this role, she activated a 96-bed long-term residential substance abuse treatment facility for females.
Before her tenure at WestCare, Dr. Slone served in clinical roles at a maximum-security prison, a psychiatric inpatient hospital, a youth residential treatment facility, and an outpatient community mental health center. She was also engaged in trauma-focused CBT therapy for children and youth in foster care.
Dr. Slone received her bachelor’s degree from Transylvania University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Fielding University. She holds licensures as a Clinical Psychologist and Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Kentucky. Dr. Slone has specialized training and experience in trauma-focused therapy, grief, and the management of suicidality.
Marsha Taylor
Regional Director, WestCare Virgin Islands
Marsha Taylor
Marsha Taylor is the Regional Director for WestCare’s Virgin Islands region, dba The Village Partners in Recovery. In this role, Ms. Taylor is responsible for overseeing program operations on the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas. Ms. Taylor’s leadership style, developed over sixteen years of experience, focuses on developing and delivering evidence-based services and solutions, providing outstanding client service, and driving profitable revenue growth. Prior to assuming the Regional Director position, Ms. Taylor served as WestCare’s Program Coordinator for the Virgin Islands SUD treatment facility. While in this role, she planned, implemented, and evaluated the treatment schedules, models, and evidence-based curricula focused on developing the day-to-day sustainability of the program.
In addition to her tenure as the Program Coordinator, Ms. Taylor served nine years as WestCare’s SUD counselor at the Virgin Islands operations. During this time, she was able to expand her knowledge of treatment techniques, the effectiveness of trauma-informed care, and the importance of fostering a therapeutic community. Ms. Taylor received her bachelor’s degree from Saint Augustine’s University.