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 serves as the Senior Vice President for The Village South, overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the organization and ensuring the quality, efficiency, and impact of its programs and services. With over a decade of experience in leadership roles at WestCare, Danny has led and supported multiple initiatives to enhance compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement innovative solutions, and empower staff to engage in the process of healing, growth, and change. Danny is committed to advancing the mission and vision of WestCare. He believes in the values of respect, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and compassion, and strives to embody them in his work and leadership. Danny received his BA in Psychology from Florida International University, and serves on the Miramar/Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. He was recently selected as an honoree for the 2023 South Florida Business & Wealth’s Up & Comer Awards.

Steve Blank

Regional Vice President, WestCare GulfCoast Florida

Steve Blank serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations of WestCare GulfCoast-Florida. Steve came to WestCare with 33 years of experience working with substance use and mental health issues. His experience leading organizations in the field of treatment and recovery remains his passion. In addition, Steve has been responsible for the development and oversight of multiple programs in multiple states, including Florida, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, he has led initiatives that include the Amnesty Program with the Ocala Police Department, providing individuals struggling with substance use. Steve received his Master of Human Services degree from Lincoln University in 1999. He also holds International Certification as a Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate, and is also a Certified Recovery Coach and Certified Event Interventionist.

Derrick Boazman

Regional Vice President, WestCare Georgia

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 serves as the Regional Vice President for WestCare Pacific Islands (WPI) where she provides managerial, operational, and programmatic leadership across all programs in Guam, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. Beverlyn also develops and implements strategies that enable her organization to grow and succeed. Beverlyn Coleman has been a part of the WestCare Pacific Islands family since 2020. During this time, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence and her ability to lead. Beverlyn led the start-up and implementation of WPI’s first youth mental health program, Malak Na Ha’ani. She has assisted with numerous other projects, including training and development in the CNMI. Beverlyn is a proud Chamorro daughter of Guam with southern roots in Inarajan. She came to WestCare Pacific Islands with almost 20 years of case management and counseling experience working with youth who are at-risk, families who are involved in early intervention, and service members who are transitioning out of the military. She graduated with her bachelor’s in social work from the University of Guam in 2001 and later earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling there in 2010. Shortly after, she enlisted in the Army National Guard and proudly served for six years. Beverlyn was recently selected as a panel speaker at the White House Summit on Asian American Native Pacific Islander Mental Health.

Cheryl DeBatt

Regional Vice President, WestCare Arizona

Cheryl DeBatt is the Regional Vice President for WestCare Arizona, Inc., in Bullhead City, Arizona. In this role, Mrs. DeBatt is responsible for leadership and oversight of over twenty behavioral health programs across Arizona. She has been awarded Humanitarian of the Year in the Tri-State area of Arizona, California, and Nevada. Additionally, Mrs. DeBatt was recognized by Women of Distinction in the State of Arizona for her contributions to her community and communities across the state in 2019 and 2022, only given by peer nomination. Mrs. DeBatt is a Licensed Addiction Associate Counselor working on completing the hours needed for independent licensure. A few of her most recent accomplishments include but are not limited to opening and implementing a 16-bed behavioral health residential facility for women and their babies. This program emphasizes female trauma, which leads them to substance use behaviors.

Maureen Dunleavy

Senior Vice President, Guidance/Care Center

Maureen Dunleavy began her career with WestCare in 2006 as a mental health therapist. She had the desire to grow and expand her horizons, showing interest in both the business and clinical aspects of our industry. The Keys community has shown immense respect for Maureen as a leader in the behavioral health space over the years. Further, she is well-known and respected within the local and statewide behavioral health network. Under her leadership, the Guidance/Care Center transformed into a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), joining an elite group of organizations in Florida, and becoming the first CCBHC in the WestCare family.

Jenny Gonzalez

Regional Vice President, WestCare California

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 joined WestCare Tennessee (WCTN) in 2018 as the project coordinator for a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. Since then, she has grown into the role of an area director, providing her unique experience and successful project management to help grow the reach of WestCare Tennessee in Jefferson and Cocke counties. She has over 20 years of experience as a leader serving rural areas and has successfully planned and implemented programs with federal grants such as HRSA, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and Drug-Free Communities (DFC). Shandi has used her wealth of expertise to ensure efficient work in the delivery of quality services. Because of her involvement in the community, she has been a spokesperson at the table when it comes to advocating for incarcerated individuals, individuals in recovery, economically challenged individuals, high-risk youth, diverse cultures, Veterans, and aging seniors. Shandi understands what the needs are for WCTN’s identified areas of service as well as those areas in which they hope to expand services. She continues to grow her knowledge by keeping well informed about new innovations and is passionate about strengthening individuals and empowering others in her community toward positive change.

Sean Hoyer

Area Director, Chicago Community Program, WestCare Illinois

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

Regional Vice President, WestCare Wisconsin

Travis Landry was born and raised in Milwaukee, which is one of the most segregated cities in the country. He has seven siblings, all raised by their father. Mr. Landry's mom passed from breast cancer when he was seven years old. His father vowed to keep the siblings together as a family. Mr. Landry started working for WestCare in 2010 with the late Dr. James White. Together, they spent two years operating under the legacy of the Harambee Ombudsman Project until 2012, when they officially became WestCare Wisconsin, Inc. Mr. Landry worked doing construction for the organization with projects in Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Minnesota. In 2018, Mr. Landry became the Regional Vice President for WestCare Wisconsin, overseeing all operations. Mr. Landry brought several different opportunities as well-made connections with federal, city, county, and state officials. The work WestCare Wisconsin provides is in some of the most “at-risk” neighborhoods in the city of Milwaukee.

Leo Magrdichian

Regional Vice President, WestCare Nevada

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

Regional Vice President, Guara Bi Puerto Rico

Ivan Moratiel was born in Spain and at the age of 11 moved to Puerto Rico, where he found his home and his calling. In 2007, he was one of the co-founders of Guara Bi, Inc., an organization dedicated to working with vulnerable populations. Since then, he has dedicated his professional career to improving the quality of life for those who need it most. After completing his high school education, Ivan embarked on the path of social service, earning his degree in Social Work from Universidad Ana G. Méndez.

Passionate about continuing to grow in his field, he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in administrative social work at the Inter-American University. Iván is a highly skilled professional, with certifications in substance use disorders and psychological first aid, as well as trauma, allowing him to address a wide range of challenges faced by people in vulnerable situations. In his role at Guara Bi, Ivan plays a fundamental role in overseeing residential programs for the homeless and treatment programs for those struggling with substance use. His commitment and dedication have been admirable, making a significant difference in the lives of many people. He strongly believes in the power of teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration to make a positive and lasting impact on society.

At Guara Bi, he strives to implement innovative approaches and creative solutions to address emerging societal challenges, always focusing on the dignity and well-being of the people they serve. Outside of his work, Ivan Moratiel is a proud father of two sons, who finds in his family a constant source of inspiration and motivation to continue in his work of helping others.

John Nunley

National VP of Corrections and Criminal Justice Business Development/Illinois Operations

John Nunley is the National Vice President of Corrections and Criminal Justice Business Development for WestCare Foundation and oversees the corrections programs for WestCare Illinois. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a BA in Psychology, Nunley began a career with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) that lasted for over 26 years. During the last 14 years, John held multiple senior roles where he was responsible for monitoring contracts for over 3,500 substance abuse treatment beds; managing and supervising over 350 staff; overseeing Continuous Quality Improvement for all statewide substance abuse treatment programs; securing general revenue and grant funding for treatment programs; and training statewide staff to become CADC Certified. John is CADC Certified and was a core member of the Sheridan Correctional Center National Model Substance Abuse Treatment development team. and was responsible for the areas of safety and security of staff and offenders, food services, engineering, and the Bureau of Identification. A Desert Storm Military Army Veteran, Nunley was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Media, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal and served in the Illinois Army National Guard. Additionally, he was an active member of the Hazelden/Betty Ford Foundation Behavioral Health Product Advisory Group Committee, Illinois DASA Women’s Committee on Alcoholism and Other Drug Advisory Council, and Illinois Opioid Response Advisory Council. John currently serves as a member of the PTACC (Police, Treatment and Community Collaborative) Leadership Council and is a board member of the Illinois Certification Board, Inc.

Anita Rhodes

Regional Vice President, WestCare Maryland

Regional Vice President, WestCare Kentucky

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 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.

Darlene Terrill

Regional Director, Iowa and Minnesota

Darlene Terrill currently serves as the Regional Director for WestCare Minnesota - located in Minneapolis and the Family Alliance for Veterans of America (FAVA) / WestCare Iowa operations located in Forest City and Sioux City, Iowa ( covering 43 counties across the top portion of northern Iowa, which is mostly rural area). She originally joined WestCare in 1991 and has served 32 years in a variety of roles, including the Director of the Women & Children’s Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Director of Development for WestCare Nevada and the Director of the adult Transitional Living & Safe Haven programs in Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned her bachelor’s in social work from the University of Minnesota and is a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor since 1993 and a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Supervisor of interns. She joined WestCare Nevada when the company was small and only providing services in Nevada. She has served on several Boards in Nevada over the years and currently is on the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board in Iowa. She began her Social Work career in St. Paul, Minnesota working for a Salvation Army’s program running their runaway, homeless, exploited youth emergency shelter program for 8 years. Joining WestCare Nevada, she ran their emergency shelter / youth detoxification program for runaway, homeless and exploited youth for 25 years where thousands of children were served. Working with children in crisis, unmanageability issues, truancy, rejection, abandonment, mental health &/or substance misuse, use, or abuse, prostitution, human trafficking is her strength. She also worked with adults who resided in our outpatient & residential programs. In Iowa, she is overseeing our Homeless Veterans Housing First program. She has worked closely with WestCare’s Community Action Council, stakeholder’s, donors, public relations, attended numerous community events throughout the State of Nevada, covering urban, rural and frontier cities. “I have years of experience working with the homeless population & have seen multitudes of success over my career! “I am honored to have been the person making a difference in so many lives.”

Regional Leadership