We are so excited to introduce you to two (of four) of our Head Recovery Coaches, Vero and Candy. Our Head Recovery Coaches work directly with our women on a daily, and overnight, basis and provide a direct link from our clients to the entire treatment team.

1. What is your name; how long have you been with Oliver-Pyatt Centers?
Veronica Loman and I have been working at Oliver-Pyatt Centers for over four years.

2. Provide a few sentences about your role at Oliver-Pyatt Centers.

I am the head of the recovery coach in the IOP/TLP program. I facilitate the communication between the clinical team and the recovery coaches in order to ensure the best quality care for our clients. I also provide meal support and lead a cooking group once a week.

3. What is the role of recovery coaches at Oliver-Pyatt Centers?

The role of the recovery coaches in the TLP program is to observe clients and report any behaviors to the clinical team. Also, providing clients with direct feedback while giving them enough space to make their own decisions and ask for what they need.

4. What is your favorite thing about Oliver-Pyatt Centers and working as a head recovery coach?

I love seeing our women embark on a journey of finding who they truly are; feeling stronger, confident, and empowered.

5. Tell us three things that nobody knows about you.

When I was 10 years old, I lived on a boat with my family for two years. I would love to move to France and live there for a year. I love dancing Flamenco.

1. What is your name; how long have you been with Oliver-Pyatt Centers?
Candy Leon-Vasquez, I have been at Oliver-Pyatt Centers for four and a half years.

2. Provide a few sentences about your role at Oliver-Pyatt Centers.
I am the Head Recovery Coach for Casa Azul. I represent the recovery coaches in my house and act as the main means of communication between the recovery coaches and the rest of the team. Additionally, I ensure any necessary transportation is provided for our patients.

3. What is the role of recovery coaches at Oliver-Pyatt Centers?
Recovery coaches are the eyes, ears, and timekeepers of Oliver-Pyatt Centers as well as the staff in the trenches with our clients. We provide the women with support and loving boundaries.

4. What is your favorite thing about Oliver-Pyatt Centers and working as a head recovery coach?
My favorite thing about Oliver-Pyatt Centers is being able to provide support for our women. Often times all that involves is playing a game (usually bananagrams) or being able to sit with them and listen. What I love most about being a head recovery coach is being involved in the meetings; I love being a part of the team discussions that take place as we look for creative ways to support and aid our women.

5. Tell us three things that nobody knows about you.
My grandfather was a Chinese immigrant in the Dominican Republic. I have nine stepbrothers and sisters. I like to practice yoga on my days off.

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