Caroline McWilliams, MD
Dr. Caroline McWilliams is a board-certified physician in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine, serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Gaudenzia, a leading provider of substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services. With nearly 20 years of experience in clinical leadership, integrated care, and evidence-based addiction treatment, Dr. McWilliams is a nationally recognized expert […]
Trish Caldwell MFT, LPC, CAADC, CCDP-D
Trish Caldwell is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health with a career dedicated to transforming systems of care through innovation, research, and measurable outcomes. She specializes in optimizing behavioral health systems by leveraging data-driven insights, pioneering treatment models, and building scalable clinical programming that advances access to quality care. Her expertise spans addiction treatment, […]
Michael Willette, MBA, PMP, CLSSB
Mr. Willette joined Gaudenzia in September 2024 and now serves as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations across all regions and service areas while continuing to direct key growth functions such as business development, communications, admissions, government relations, philanthropy, and grants. His dual focus ensures that Gaudenzia’s operational stability […]
Deja Gilbert, PhD, MBA, LMHC, LPC, FACHE
Dr. Gilbert, a veteran executive in the treatment of substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions, has over twenty years of experience in the behavioral health services. In her role as President and CEO, she is responsible for overseeing the agency’s 1,200 healthcare professionals who treat more than 15,000 clients annually throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and […]
Michael Anderson
Mr. Anderson joined Gaudenzia in January 2023 as Chief Information Officer. In this role, he oversees the people, processes, and technologies within the organization’s IT department. Prior to joining Gaudenzia, Mr. Anderson held numerous leadership positions, including Director of Information, Technology, Facilities, and Operations with Neuronetics, Senior Director of Corporate IT with Bioclinica, and Director […]
M. Elizabeth Naughton-Beck, Esq.
Ms. Naughton-Beck joined Gaudenzia as General Counsel in 2023. In this role, she oversees all legal matters affecting Gaudenzia, Inc. and Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc., as well as corporate compliance of agency programs and services. Prior to joining Gaudenzia, Ms. Naughton-Beck was a practicing attorney for thirty years, representing non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and municipal authorities […]
David Slinger, MBA
Mr. Slinger began his career with Gaudenzia in 1982 as an assistant to the Community Resources Department. Over the years, he has been responsible for purchasing, transportation, food service, and a range of support services. He has been involved in the startup process of most of the agency’s many programs. In his current role, Mr. Slinger oversees […]