About

Larry Villano

Chief Energy Officer

What does resilience mean to you? Resilience means having the capacity to achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity. It is developing this capacity in the children, families and adults we serve that is our sole purpose.

What you are passionate about as a leader? Seeing our teams in action and unleashed expressing their passions to make this a resilient world!

How did you get into this field? I started my work in health care as a volunteer on the Phoenix Warm Line, helping those with a serious mental illness find connection and hope.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? Over the last 20 plus years in health care, my focus has been on developing people, teams and systems that add value to the community. My focus now is developing a strong culture that allows our teams to develop resiliency in the people and families we serve.

Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar and being taken on walks by our rescue dog Norman..

Years of Experience: 22

Degrees: Masters of History and Philosophy of Science, Masters of Counseling, Masters in Business Administration (2019)

Licenses/Certifications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certified Business Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Kim Quiros, MBA

Chief Operations Officer

What does resilience mean to you? When I think of resilience I think of having the inner strength to manage whatever happens in life.  Everyone has struggles at different times in life and having resilience helps us to get through it.

What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about helping others and being a lifelong learner both professionally and personally.

How did you get into this field? I started working for non-profits at the age of 19 and it became apparent to me that I wanted to be part of something bigger that has a positive impact on others and gives back to the community.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I have worked for Resilient Health for over 20 years and have primarily been involved with operations in one form or another.  I have been fortunate to work at various levels within the organization as it has grown.

Let's get personal: I love spending time with my family, going to movies, reading, and being outdoors.

Years of Experience: 24 

Degrees: MBA with a concentration on Population Health, BBA with a concentration on Information Technology

Freddy Cortez, MPA, SPHR, SCP

Chief Administrative Officer

What does resilience mean to you? To me, resilience means having the ability to adjust to challenges and accomplishments successfully.

What you are passionate about as a leader? As a leader, I am most passionate about employee development and success, not only for my direct reports, but for all employees of Resilient Health.

How did you get into this field? I got into social service and the non-profit arena because I am passionate about supporting organizations that provide services to the local community.     

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? My career has been focused on the human aspect of business development, both with employees and with participants we serve.

Let's get personal: I have been playing adult kickball for about four years now on the weekends. I also enjoy tennis and reading and seeing science fiction books and movies.

Years of Experience: 20 

Degrees: MPA, Bachelors in Management 

Licenses/Certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Kevin Eccleston, MPA, CHC

Chief Strategy Officer

What does resilience mean to you? Equilibrium. There are forces that push and pull us through life. Resilience is the factor that keeps us upright and moving with determined resolve, along with the ability to not only replenish, but prepare.

What you are passionate about as a leader? I want to activate a learning environment that thrives on potential, with an expectation that there is always room to be more effective and better influence the outcome.

How did you get into this field? One of my mentors growing up was our school guidance counselor who taught me what perceive as impossible, is possible, given their resilience. After going back to school for my degree in psychology to pursue a path towards school guidance counseling, I referred by a friend for a job in adult case management and quickly knew I’d found my passion.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I've focused my career on ensuring quality of care, proactive and strategic development, and compliance through the structure of systemic interrelationship.

Let's get personal: I love spending time with my family, attending my children’s soccer and dance, watching sports, and daily reflection.

Years of Experience: 23 

Degrees: MPA with an emphasis in healthcare management; Bachelor of Arts: Psychology; Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology 

Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Ron Carpio, MSW

Chief Resiliency Officer

What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is the ability for a person to physically and mentally navigate/negotiate what they interpret as painful conditions/situations in such a manner that produces physical and psychological/mental strength in the individual. A resilient person accepts that their world contains a series of challenges that when these inevitable challenges are encountered, they are tackled using internal and external resources that elicits learning and ultimately the improving of their potential. 

What you are passionate about as a leader? To put it succinctly, I am passionate about improving the human condition. My personal purpose statement drives my leadership style which “is to live life to the fullest and help others do the same.”

How did you get into this field? While in college, I realized I had an interest in the human condition. I also had the opportunity to be employed as a ward clerk for a psychiatric hospital in Tucson. A counselor there, current minority whip David Bradley, recognized that I had the ability to connect with troubled teens and suggested I apply for a psychiatric technician position that was open.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? Early in my career my focus was primarily on working with children, adolescents, and their families. I developed an expertise in working with this population with a specialization in borderline personality disorder. As my career progressed, focus and expertise included working with those experiencing substance use disorder. The last 28 years my focus has been in developing my leadership ability and sharing it with others.

Let's get personal: For the past three and a half years, I have been an avid Orangetheory participant, attending classes 5-6 days per week. Other activities that I enjoy include hiking, listening to audio books, reading about history, traveling and spending time with my wife Elizabeth and our five pets.

Years of Experience: 38 

Degrees: Master in Social Work, Bachelor of Arts: Major in Psychology/Minor in Sociology 

Dr. Randy Brazie, MD

Chief Medical Officer

What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is the ability reach out to others when needed and to grow a sense of confidence and independence when facing inevitable life challenges. Resilience also means keeping a sense of humor as a healthy way to cope with stress.

What you are passionate about as a leader? I want to bring advanced techniques that help people to recover from challenging events in their lives and train the nervous system to grow and be more confident. My primary goal is to ensure everyone, regardless of ability to pay, can have access to the latest, cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques. I’m also passionate about creating a fun work environment where staff feel respected and empowered.

How did you get into this field? My father was a family physician who had a strong interest in helping his patients with issues like depression and anxiety. After entering medical school, I found the brain to be the most fascinating, and the most challenging organ in the human body to work with. I also have enjoyed the ability to see my patients in a whole-person frame of reference, which psychiatry allows me to do.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? General psychiatry focused primarily on the public sector, ranging from inpatient to outpatient work, including emergency psychiatry, medication management, and most recently with trauma.

Let's get personal: I love to travel and learn from new cultures, as well as spend time with family, friends and my two dogs.

Years of Experience: 21 

Degrees: M.D.

Licenses/Certifications: Board certified in psychiatry

Connie Svaleng, CPA, CHC

Chief Financial Officer

What does resilience mean to you? For me, resilience is the inner strength to stay positive and optimistic even when things are difficult.

What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about making a difference. I love working in this industry because every aspect of my work as a financial executive makes a difference in both the employees I work with and the individuals we serve. 

How did you get into this field? While working on my college degree, I worked as a receptionist for a small behavioral health company in a rural setting. While working in this capacity, I developed a great deal of compassion for the most vulnerable behavioral health populations.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? My career has been focused on developing and leading high functioning accounting teams, improving accounting practices, and developing financial growth and sustainability strategies for not-for-profit healthcare companies.

Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs. I am also passionate about helping young girls develop leadership skills and spend a significant amount of volunteer time as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Years of Experience: 30 

Degrees: BS Accountancy from Northern Arizona University

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona; Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Chrissie Blumer, MBA, CMP

Director of Marketing, Communications and Grants

What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is about being able to find the strength within to get through life's challenges and with the support of those around you. 

What you are passionate about as a leader? I love to see a company's culture thrive… where people come to work excited every day, love what they do and affect change in the world.

How did you get into this field? It's important for me to be a part of something bigger than just my own success so it felt natural for me to be a part of the behavioral health arena and being a part of helping others.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I've spent my career focusing on marketing and how each aspect of a business, from customer service and service excellence to employee engagement and strong leadership, affects the success of a business.

Let's get personal: I love doing puzzles. I also enjoy hiking, nature, and hanging out with my three dogs.

Years of Experience: 18 

Degrees: MBA with an emphasis on Leadership, Bachelor of Business Management and Administration

Licenses/Certifications: Change Management Professional