Executive and Support Staff

Nancy has an MBA and an MSW. Nancy’s particular expertise is having a wealth of understanding about recovery resources, she has a business acumen that allows her to assist professional clients who are taking an extended absence from their careers. Nancy is bilingual, she has lived in Europe and the United States and is cross culturally educated. She has ...

Cindy Thomas has 20 years of experience in the field of Behavioral Health specifically with addiction and recovery. She began her career at Fenwick Hall Hospital where she was a substance abuse counselor specializing in women’s issues and core addiction issues. She was later promoted to serve as their Director of Family Services and Aftercare. In 1996, Cindy made the ...

Michelle has been at The Refuge since it opened in 2003. She has worked in many different capacities in her years at The Refuge, the most recent being the Facilities Director. Along with being an integral part of the organizational team, Michelle was trained through the Art in Healing Program through the University of Florida’s Art in Medicine training. ...

Rebecca Pecca has been working at The Refuge since it opened in 2003. During the past few years she has taken charge of several offices: The Refuge Foundation- our 501(c)3 non-profit that funds scholarships for clients; she facilitates the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) group that meets weekly and she is the Director of Alumni Affairs, the division ...

Isabel has been at The Refuge since it began in 2003. Isabel is Bilingual in Spanish and lived in South America, England and has now settled in the United States. She is a Certified Behavioral Hypnotherapist and is currently pursuing her degree in psychology. Isabel has worked in both mental health and addictions residential programs. Isabel is ...

Brett has been with The Refuge for two years and is Director of House Managers. He is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist in Florida and is currently working on his undergraduate degree in Business Administration. He supervises the support staff for The refuge and his staff provides coverage 24 hours a day every day. Brett has an exceptional ...

Jessica joined The Refuge in 2008 working for our Admissions Department. She strives to provide exceptional services to those who first contact The Refuge – A Healing Place. Jessica received a scholarship from Florida International University in Miami and completed two years and is currently pursuing her degree in Social Services. Jessica is proud of her time in ...