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Chief Executive Officer

Andre holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as an MBA in Management. With over two decades of experience designing and implementing customer service programs, his background as a business consultant brought Mountainside a fresh perspective regarding processes, client services, human resources, and team building. Andre first joined Mountainside as its Chief Operating Officer, working with various teams to seek efficiencies in the delivery of client care and services while further improving quality. Andre now serves as Chief Executive Officer at Mountainside and continues to dedicate himself to providing clients with Best in Class service. In his leisure time, Andre enjoys reading, watching movies, and exploring Connecticut with his family.

Chief Clinical Officer

LPC, LMHC, LADC, CASAC Master

Alexandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and an Advanced Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. She holds a Master of Science in Counselor Education, with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alexandra has also completed basic training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Alexandra has 13 years of experience in the substance abuse field in both a clinical and administrative capacity. In acknowledgment of her efforts in the industry, she was recognized as the inaugural winner for the Young Professionals Award through the Connecticut Certification Board. As Chief Clinical Officer at Mountainside, where she has worked for over a decade, she is charged with creating a true integrative health and evidence-based model of treatment. With a strong understanding of client needs, she develops and oversees execution of new and effective treatment modalities into programming for every level of care. She is a firm believer in the person-centered approach to behavioral health treatment and ensures opportunities for client empowerment are woven into all clients’ experience. Throughout Mountainside’s continuum of care, Alex is responsible for program expansion, accreditation, corporate compliance, and quality assurance. In her leisure time, Alex can be found reading at the beach and spending time with her nephews.