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Ramaswamy Srinivasan

Ramaswamy Srinivasan (Srini) is an avid learner who strives to improve the lives of everyone around him. Pairing a Master of Business Administration with over 30 years of information technology experience, he brings the perfect combination of business savviness and technological insight. Srini’s expertise extends to reviewing and supporting non-profit behavioral healthcare operations, software development, leadership, and project management. As a former behavioral health CEO, he has a unique perspective on integrating technology with healthcare to drive impactful change.

Remi Romanowski-Pfeiffer

Remi is an inquisitive learner driven by a desire to help others. She combines passion for understanding people and identifying problems to create person-centered and effective solutions. Her areas of expertise include organizational assessments, utilization management, policy implementation and development, process improvement, and thoughtful engagement of stakeholders in decision-making at every level. Remi believes organizational and strategic decisions are best when they involve beneficiaries, employees, and collaborators.

Ross Buitendorp

Ross has a strong commitment to building relationships and partnerships with providers, local government leaders, and the greater community. Through decades of experience as a behavioral health leader in the public health system, he has effectively leveraged his program and funding expertise to implement Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) within county jails, community-based treatment programs, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Motivated by finding solutions for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Ross has developed service systems that ensure access to a full continuum of care. He understands that solving complex community issues requires system understanding, partnership, and unique solutions for each community.

Samantha Kohtz

Samantha is a dedicated data professional with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. She holds a master’s degree in data science from Michigan Technological University and has extensive experience in creating predictive models and applying machine learning principles. With a strong background in healthcare data, Samantha specializes in analyzing population health information, physician evaluations, lab tests, and emergency department data. Her expertise and passion for data-driven insights make her an invaluable asset in advancing healthcare outcomes.

Sandy Kerrigan

Sandy is devoted to developing high-quality company products. With over two decades of administrative and project management experience, she has honed her exceptional organizational skills and possesses a sought-after eye for detail. Known for her empathy and teamwork, Sandy excels in streamlining processes while enhancing internal and external communication. Her friendly demeanor and desire to help others make her a valued member of any team.

Tamera Collier

Tamera is a fearless leader focused on finding sustainable solutions. As a former behavioral health executive with more than 35 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge programs for people living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. An innovative thinker and expert in strategic planning, policy, and organizational structure, Tamera is driven by a deep commitment to helping people. Unafraid to ask the tough questions, she is highly sought after for solving the most intricate problems in community healthcare.

Tess Parker

Tess is empathetic and values developing meaningful connections with persons served, customers, and the community. With her master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver, Tess has dedicated her career to supporting individuals experiencing mental health emergencies in both outpatient and residential settings. Drawing from her experience as a clinical therapist and behavioral health director, Tess is also a skilled writer, training facilitator, and public speaker. She believes that authenticity and vulnerability are at the heart of human connection, forming the foundation of her clinical and consultative approach.

Tori Miller

Tori is a highly organized administrative professional with a strong background in writing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in professional and technical writing from the University of Dayton, where she utilizes her skills to draft clear and effective internal and external communications. Beyond her administrative duties, Tori helps with developing internal policies, creating captivating marketing materials, and designing infographics for recommendation reports and other project deliverables. She consistently strives to provide high-quality support and coordination, fostering effective collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Travis Atkinson

Travis embodies a vision for excellence and leadership in behavioral health. With over 20 years of experience in both clinical and managerial roles, he is passionate about creating healthy and effective behavioral health systems. He actively seeks out best practices through research and by connecting with providers at local, state, and national levels. An outstanding training instructor, coach, meeting facilitator, and conference presenter, Travis is a past recipient of the National Association of Crisis Organization Directors’ “Making the Mission” Award and a founding board member of the Crisis Residential Association.

Ying Ly

Ying is a highly analytical financial professional. Leveraging a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of West Georgia and over a decade of data analysis experience, Ying’s insights are instrumental in supporting organizations’ key decision-making processes. With expertise in both physical and behavioral healthcare, Ying develops compelling data-driven models that enable customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. He is dedicated to finding effective solutions by creating meaningful visualizations that help organizations achieve and maintain fiscal stability.