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Echo Ellis is dedicated to supporting struggling youth throughout their treatment and recovery journeys. She has had struggles throughout her life with mental health, gender and personal identity, and addiction. She attended a residential treatment facility in her sophomore year of high school which affected her life in many ways. She credits much of the…

Ashley Couch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Yoga Instructor, and mental health advocate who is passionate about helping others become their authentic selves. She has 14 years of experience working with youth & families in various community, school-based, and clinical settings struggling with many different mental health…

Adonia Martineau was homeschooled until grade 9, and then blessed to take part in two incredible outdoor leadership programs during high school. She was able to explore her passions alongside schoolwork, and developed leadership skills that she otherwise would have missed. Within the last year she has organized and hosted a Youth Consciousness Summit in…

Orma Ravindranath is a clinical intern at Antelope Recovery working on clinical program development. Her passion for adolescent mental health began in the neuroscience world, after realizing how little is known about the brain and psychological development through puberty and adolescence. She is currently a Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate specializing in psychotherapy with adolescents and…

Katia Nikitina, MSW, is on the founding team at Antelope Recovery working on clinical program development and group facilitation. She has nearly a decade of experience in the healthcare field, and spent the last five years serving in management positions at Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center. During her time at Fire Mountain, Katia helped hundreds…

Sarah Gardineer is the Partnerships Account Manager for Antelope. She became interested in adolescent mental health while working in a school for children with special needs, and chose to study school psychology as a result. She now has 10 years of healthcare experience with the last five years focused on business development within the world…

Yelena Conaway, Ph.D. is passionate about making mental health care more acceptable and accessible. Yelena joined Antelope to address mental health needs during the tumultuous and often difficult adolescent years, which can have a life-long positive impact on the person and their communities. Yelena lives in Brooklyn, NY. She is an avid traveler and has…

Robert MacNaughton is an executive coach, facilitator, and startup strategist who specializes in balancing cultural alignment and performance. Robert has supported fast growth CEOs, executives, and investment firm leaders in resolving the gaps between their vision, roadmap, team alignment, and sustainable execution. Robert founded the Integral Center in Boulder, Colorado in association with renowned philosopher…