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Medical Team
Nzinga Harrison, MD
Specialties: Chief Medical Officer, Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry
Nzinga Harrison, MD
Paulo Verdeflor, APN
Specialties: Addiction Medicine
Paulo Verdeflor, APN
Hudson Elmore, MD
Specialties: Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine
Hudson Elmore, MD
Kristel Carrington, MD
Specialties: Psychiatry
Kristel Carrington, MD
David Schwartz, MD
New Jersey Lead Physician
David Schwartz, MD
Francine Dygulski, APN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Francine Dygulski, APN-BC
Nurse Care Managers
Suzanne Bracchi, RN
Nurse Care Manager, Cherry Hill, NJ
My name is Suzanne Bracchi and I come to Eleanor Health as the Nurse Care Manager
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Suzanne Bracchi, RN
Nurse Care Manager, Cherry Hill, NJ
My name is Suzanne Bracchi and I come to Eleanor Health as the Nurse Care Manager. I bring with me over ten years of experience working with individuals impacted by mental health and substance use disorders. I am excited to support our community and help individuals live amazing lives through treatment and recovery. I am inspired by nature and enjoy spending time gardening and hiking. One of my favorite quotes is from Eleanor Roosevelt: “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”
Melissa Gorrin, RN
Nurse Care Manager, Edison, NJ
My name is Melissa Gorrin. RN and I come to Eleanor Health as the Nurse Care Manager. I bring with me over three years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders. I am passionate about helping individuals with substance use disorder live their best lives by delivering a whole-person, personalized approach to treatment and recovery. When I’m not working I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the beach.
Alysa (Lisa) Parker, LPN
Nurse Care Manager, Virtual Team
Hi, I’m Lisa Parker and I’m a Licensed Practical Nurse with Eleanor Health for all of New Jersey. While my original Bachelor’s Degree didn’t lead me to anything I’m passionate about, it clicked later in life that Nursing was it for me. I have been a nurse for more than 16 years with over 10 years in the field of addiction in various settings. Eleanor is a wonderful place to work and I love helping people feel better to live amazing lives. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, family and friends, listening to heavy metal, binge watching TV shows and daydreaming of living by the water.
Jamie Reed, LPN
Nurse Care Manager, Verona, NJ
Hi, my name is Jamie Reed and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with Eleanor Health. I have almost 13 years of experience working with individuals impacted by Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. After growing tired of a career in Finance, I realized that helping people was the path that I wanted to take. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family, traveling and gardening.
Matty “Sloan” Ponte, RN
Nurse Care Manager, Virtual Team
My name is Matty Sloan Ponte and I am a Nurse at Eleanor Health. I have been a nurse for 9 years with experience in psychiatry, mental health treatment, and intensive care. I love working at Eleanor and helping those who are seeking help. I enjoy participating in the recovery journey and lending a helping hand when others are in need.
Therapists
Lindsay Larris, LCSW
Lead Clinician, Edison, NJ
Hello my name is Lindsay Larris, LCSW, LCADC and I am the Lead Clinician for our Edison location. I am a licensed clinical social worker as well as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. After graduating from a special program at the police academy, I realized the psychology courses I studied in college were an even bigger passion of mine. I’ve been working in behavioral health for the past ten years and have focused on substance use treatment for the past six. When not helping others, I enjoy reading a good mystery novel (that’s as far as my detective work goes these days), spending time with friends and family, trying new foods, and going to the beach. I’m excited to join the Eleanor team and am passionate about helping my community and our members make the most out of their lives.
Anisha S. Gosain, LCSW
Behavioral Health Clinician, Virtual Team
Hi my name is Anisha S. Gosain. I am a Behavioral Health Clinician for the Eleanor New Jersey Clinics. My mission and vision to work in the mental health care field was apparent from an early age, I have always loved helping people. After completing my Bachelors in Psychology I obtained my Masters in Social Work. Thereafter obtaining my Clinical Social Work License. In the years I have been in the field; I have worked in various settings; each one bringing a unique perspective! I am very passionate about the work performed in direct clinical care; uplifting, acknowledging and supporting persons served. When I am not working; I enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones; especially my dog Freddie 🙂 I also love reading, traveling and watching documentaries! I am so excited to be a part of the Eleanor Family and serve members to help them live amazing lives; one change at a time!
Community Recovery Partners
Shane Pomales
Community Recovery Partner, Cherry Hill, NJ
My name is Shane Pomales! I am a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, and have spent years helping individuals with developmental disabilities. I believe that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to use my unique experience in recovery to help our members live healthy and fulfilling lives. I always keep a positive attitude by participating in hobbies that I enjoy, such as archery, gaming, model painting, and attending heavy metal concerts.
Samantha Luscombe
Community Recovery Partner, Edison, NJ
Let me introduce myself – I am Sam Luscombe, Yes! Sam-I-am. I am passionate about philanthropy, advocacy, and believe in the potential of all people. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with several years of case management experience primarily with individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals with developmental disabilities. I have been in recovery myself for over 8 years and love that I get to help people to live their most awesome lives on a daily basis! I love to try new activities and hobbies and will forever love baking, arts and crafts, and attending classic rock concerts.
Molly Rosenak
Community Recovery Partner, Verona, NJ
Hi I’m Molly! I am the Community Recovery Partner at the Verona, NJ
location. I have my bachelor’s in public health, with a concentration in
community health education. I previously worked in an in-patient long
term treatment facility, and I have about ten years recovery experience.
I am so excited to begin helping our members reach their goals and
live amazing lives! While I am not working at Eleanor, I am an active
member in my community. I lead a learning center class once a week
for kids ages 3-5 and have volunteered for various organizations in the
area. I am also a serial hobbyist! I love trying new things, from rock
climbing to baking bread!
Member Experience Administrative Specialists (MEAS)
Melinda Riedel
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Cherry Hill, NJ
My name is Melinda Riedel and my role with Eleanor is in the MEAS position
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Melinda Riedel
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Cherry Hill, NJ
My name is Melinda Riedel and my role with Eleanor is in the MEAS position. I have the honor of being one of the first people that our members will interact with upon joining our team and each additional encounter thereafter. I have been in healthcare for 5 years and I have extensive administrative experience. In my past, I have spent time being trained at a crisis intervention hotline as well as volunteering there. I attended school for Behavioral Health with a focus on Addiction Studies and look forward to my future here at Eleanor Health. If I am not at work, or with family and friends, you can find me out in nature, primarily at the beach for some long-distance walking or taking an impromptu road trip to somewhere I have never been before. Other hobbies include cooking, travel planning, and visiting historical sites.
Mahima Karki
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Edison, NJ
My name is Mahima Karki and I’m the Member Experience Administrative Specialist at Eleanor Health’s Edison location. I have been involved in the healthcare environment for close to 5 years. Currently, I’m working on obtaining my medical assistant certification and look forward to being able to provide further care and support in that role. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be able to provide patient and provider support and be part of a caring and innovative company. I’m a book-worm and find myself attracted to mystery, horror, classic and adventure literature. I also try to make time for playing a few video games whenever possible, from triple A to indie studios, I’m always on the lookout for an interesting game. I’m excited to meet all our members and be a helping hand in their care.
Rose Stolarz
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Virtual Team
My name is Rose Stolarz and I come to Eleanor Health as the virtual MEAS for the New Jersey locations. Prior to Eleanor I worked as a medical assistant for 5 years at an internal medicine office after that I was a patient care specialist for a hematology/oncology office. In each setting my mission has and will continue to be treating everyone with the kindness they deserve! When I am not at work I spend all of my time with my 3 sons, I am an advocate for the special needs and epilepsy community and I love to read.
Gazal “Gigi” Das
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Hamilton, NJ
Hello! My name is Ghazal Das, but you can call me G or Gigi! I am a Member Experience Administrative Specialist (MEAS) here at Eleanor Health. My goal is to make sure everyone who contacts Eleanor Health knows that we are in the business of serving people by treating addiction, and helping people live amazing lives.
I am a mother to a beautiful little boy. He is my pride and joy. Now that he is turning one years old, I plan to return to school in the spring to finish a nursing degree. My plan has always been to become a registered nurse. Since joining the Eleanor team and my past experience working in substance abuse and the mental health field, I found my calling! Once I complete my degree, I plan to focus on addictions nursing!
Kristina Degtiareva
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Verona, NJ
My name is Kristina and I am a Member Experience Administrative Specialist at our Eleanor Health’s Verona location in New Jersey. In my role at Eleanor Health, I help ensure that all members are warmly greeted, provided with all necessary information, and receive any needed assistance. I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute in these ways to members’ efforts to improve their lives. In my free time, I can often be found outdoors—running, bicycling, and hiking.
Administration Team
Lynn Elias
Director of Operations & Engagement, New Jersey
My name is Lynn and I come to Eleanor Health as the NJ Director of Operations & Engagement. I bring with me over twenty years of experience working in the Healthcare Field. I am excited to support our community and help those individuals affected by addiction live amazing lives. I am an avid animal lover and I enjoy spending time with family and friends, nature, hiking, traveling, art and music of all kinds. You can reach me at Lynn.Elias@EleanorHealth.com
Chris Borkowski
Practice Administrator, Cherry Hill
My name is Chris Borkowski, and I come to Eleanor Health as the Cherry Hill Practice Administrator. I have been working with individuals who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders for the past 15 years. I am excited and honored to help bring Eleanor Health’s innovative care model to the great state of New Jersey. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking, golfing, and playing games (video and board).
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