Meet the 1st Step Family
The entire staff at 1st Step believes that the disease of addiction and/or co-occurring disorders is treatable, and is dedicated to helping others achieve their goals in recovery.
![staff group photo outside of 1st step in Pompano Beach, FL](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/1st-step-family-1024x683.jpg.webp)
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Clinical Staff
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Amanda King
Primary Clinician
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Anne Cariola
Primary Clinician
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Benjamin-Miller.png.webp)
Benjamin Miller
Primary Clinician
![Brittany](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/11/Brittany-Allen.png.webp)
Brittany Allen
Primary Clinician
![Brittany](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/12/Brittany-P_pp-scaled.jpg.webp)
Brittany Polansky
Assistant Clinical Director
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Dana-Latheef.png.webp)
Dana Latheef
Primary Clinician
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David Manning
Primary Clinician
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Debra-Edwards.png.webp)
Debra Edwards
Primary Clinician
![Janice](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Janice-1-scaled.jpg.webp)
Janice Watson
Clinical Quality Assurance Supervisor
![Jerry](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/12/Jerry-scaled.jpg.webp)
Jerry Barbarino
Primary Clinician
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/11/Clinical-Mark-Sacchetti.jpg.webp)
Mark Sacchetti
IOP Clinician
![Marty](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Marty-scaled.jpg.webp)
Martin Waddington
Aftercare Support Supervisor, Primary Clinician
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Seyna Pierson
Primary Clinician
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Shifra-Mendelson.png.webp)
Shifra Mendelson
Primary Clinician
![William Joyce](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/William-Joyce.png.webp)
William Joyce
Primary Clinician
Medical Staff
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Albert Castellon
Psychiatrist
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Claudia-Mulhall.png.webp)
Claudia Mulhall
Assistant Director of Nursing
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Craig Vrablic
Nurse Practitioner
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Donna Grizzle
RN Auditor
![Francesca](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Francesca-St.-Hilaire.png.webp)
Francesca St. Hilaire
Licensed Practical Nurse
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Marie-J-scaled.jpg.webp)
Marie Jefferson
Inpatient Unit Nurse Supervisor
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Marilyn-Thomas.png.webp)
Marilyn Thomas
Medical Coordinator
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Mary-Prinzivalli.png.webp)
Mary Prinzivalli
Licensed Practical Nurse
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Muhammad-Nawaz.png.webp)
Muhammad Nawaz
Nurse Practitioner
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Tiffany-Shinn.png.webp)
Tiffany Shinn
Licensed Practical Nurse
![Tim Anderson](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2015/10/Tim-Anderson.png.webp)
Tim Anderson
Medical Director
Client Services Staff
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Annette-Swan.png.webp)
Annette Swan
Recovery Advisor
![Christina](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Christina-Monticello.png.webp)
Christina Monticello
Case Manager
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Colleen-scaled.jpg.webp)
Colleen Southard
Case Manager
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Hailee-Steberger.png.webp)
Hailee Steberger
Case Manager
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Kristie-Yarbrough.png.webp)
Kristie Yarbrough
Case Manager
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Mark-Moore-1.png.webp)
Mark Moore
Case Management Supervisor
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Rebecca-scaled.jpg.webp)
Rebecca Johnson
Clients Account Coordinator
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Vandy-Brisbon.png.webp)
Vandy Brisbon
Recovery Advisor
Administrative Staff
![David Biango](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/David-Biango.png.webp)
David Biango
Director of Admissions
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/DeAngelo-Lewis.png.webp)
DeAngelo Lewis
Residential Supervisor
![Elliot](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Elliott-scaled.jpg.webp)
Elliott Stewart
National Outreach Director
![Hunter](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Hunter-scaled.jpg.webp)
Hunter Manrodt
Director of Strategic Development
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/James-Stankes.png.webp)
James Stankes
Director of Inpatient Services
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Jennifer Nestor
Human Resources Coordinator
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Jessica Perez
Administrative Assistant
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Michael-Brooks.png.webp)
Michael Brooks
Sober Living Manager/ Safety Officer
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Nathan-scaled.jpg.webp)
Nathan Brown
Residential Supervisor
![Summer Marin](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Summer-Marin.png.webp)
Summer Marin
Director of Residential Operations
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Susi Ferguson
Insurance Specialist
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Taylor-Chandler.png.webp)
Taylor Chandler
Alumni Coordinator
Admissions & Business Development Staff
![Amanda Mercuri](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Amanda-Mercuri.png.webp)
Amanda Mercuri
Social Media Manager
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Christopher-Mosley.png.webp)
Christopher Mosley
Admission Coordinator
![Harry Freeman](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Harry-Freeman.png.webp)
Harry Freeman
Admission Coordinator
![Jason Agostine](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Jason-Agostine.png.webp)
Jason Agostine
Outreach Coordinator
![Justin Cook](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Justin-Cook.png.webp)
Justin Cook
Admissions Coordinator
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Justine-Weiss.png.webp)
Justine Weiss
Insurance Specialist
![Lamont Caldwell](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Lamont-Caldwell.png.webp)
Lamont Caldwell
Admissions Coordinator
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Maria-Mena.png.webp)
Maria Mena
Insurance Specialist
![Nickolette](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Nickolette-Moore.png.webp)
Nickolette Moore
Admissions Coordinator
![Rebecca Roldan](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Rebecca-Roldan.png.webp)
Rebecca Roldan
Admission Coordinator
![Thomas Minahan](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Thomas-Minahan.png.webp)
Thomas Minahan
Admission Coordinator
Veteran’s Support Team Staff
![Jeffrey](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/10/Jeffrey-Caparros.png.webp)
Jeffrey Caparros
Primary Clinician
![Josh](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/12/Josh-scaled.jpg.webp)
Josh Clark
Veteran Program Director
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Randy Haste
Primary Clinician
![](https://firststepbh.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/01/Sandro-Soler.png.webp)
Sandro Soler
Veteran Support Leader
Take the First Step Today
We can help you get better. Contact us today to find out which program might be right for you, or to begin the process of arranging for treatment.
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