Gaudenzia’s established group of professionals has over 300 years of combined experience in substance use disorders and related fields.
As a team, we are passionate about our mission, work on some of the most challenging and complex substance use problems our clients face, and deliver high-impact outcomes every day.
Dale Klatzker, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, Gaudenzia, Inc.
Dr. Klatzker has over 40 years of leadership experience in behavioral health…Read More
Patricia McKernan, DSW, LSW
Chief of Staff
Dr. McKernan has over 30 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, community corrections, and homeless services…Read More
Gadi Aronson, MSW
Chief Community Engagement Officer
Mr. Aronson has 30 years of fundraising experience. As a seasoned community organizer…Read More
Clay Cauley, Sr., Esq.
general counsel
With more than 17 years of experience as an attorney, Mr. Cauley is an advanced litigator…Read More
Nicholas Chaban, MBA, MST
Chief of administration
Mr. Chaban has over 30 years of financial management leadership experience. He holds a…Read More
Doug Hilton, SPHR
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Doug Hilton began working for Gaudenzia in a contractor capacity and HR leader in March 2020…Read More
Erin Pressel, MS, MBA, CCJP, CCDP
CHIEF STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Ms. Pressel has over 14 years of experience in the mental health and drug and alcohol service systems…Read More
Bhavani Raghavan Lobo, MA
Director of quality assurance
Ms. Raghavan Lobo has over 19 years of experience in the substance use disorder, criminal justice, and mental health fields…Read More
David Slinger, MBA
President, gaudenzia foundation, Inc.
Mr. Slinger’s track record includes overseeing the launch of many of Gaudenzia’s program sites, from…Read More
Cecilia Velasquez
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
Ms. Velasquez has done much to advance the treatment and awareness… Read More
Bill Wilson, MS
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Mr. Wilson is responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation… Read More
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Kristy E. Blalock, LCPC, LCADAS, MAC, NCC, BCPC, CADS
Chesapeake
Ms. Blalock has over 20 years of behavioral health experience providing clinical and…Read More
Florence Paige, MHS
Central
Ms. Paige has worked in the behavioral health field for over 30 years. Her work in…Read More
Gail Hannah
Eastern
Ms. Hannah has served in various roles at Gaudenzia. Since 1984, she has…Read More