TEAM ADMIN, ADMISSIONS, MARKETING, FINANCE
Amy Daeschel, Director of Outreach & Clinical Integration - Admissions
1. Amy has made such an impact and generated so much business and revenue for Odyssey House since she has been back. She brings a history with the Odyssey Program, a vast knowledge of the resource and stakeholder agencies and the skillset to partner with all of them. She has lived experience and relates well with others both staff and clients alike from the frontline staff to the admin staff and she is very diplomatic yet caring. She has compassion and she has a vested interest in the local recovery community. She supports her staff and provides extra training and retraining when needed and she does not dwell on mistakes just helps as we fix them. She is the perfect person to be the face of Odyssey and is the picture of resilience. She is strong and ethical and a very good team player. She is able to create buy in for the staff and clients to all be on the same page. She has all of our best interests in mind all the time. She has represented Odyssey with class and dignity and has worked with the marketing team to spread the word and does PR at events all over the state and in the news. Clinical admissions, harm reduction and outreach are no joke and for Odyssey its a huge responsibility but she makes it look like a piece of cake. Admissions is the first process for every client and she has fine tuned the process while making the clients and the staff feel like they matter. She will go out of her way even when she's busy to reassure a client who is skeptical. Admissions team is amazing and she is definitely the cornerstone for admissions and very deserving of the cornerstone award. Amy treats every client and staff with dignity and respect while being firm on the regulations and auditing. She's the best boss I've ever had. I love my job and coming to work is not drudgery to me anymore. I hope to be on her team and with Odyssey as long as they will allow me to. Amy has made an impact and has inspired so many people to sobriety and maintenance. Getting harm reduction in our building is truly a blessing and studies show that people who have utilized harm reduction services are more likely to enter, adhere to and complete treatment. She works with local law enforcement, corrections and law makers and is truly knowledgeable in all those areas. She encourages us and rewards us for tasks well done. She gives positive reinforcement and validates our frustrations. She cares about her employees and balances professionalism with being human. She helps us develop our skills, recognizes our strengths and offers creative interventions when there is a disruption in the flow. She challenges us to be better and honors her commitments. She's tough as nails and also the nicest person you know at the same time. She changes lives every day, mine included.

2. Amy is so hard working and is a great supervisor. Amy always checks in on me and the intake therapists to make sure we are doing okay. Amy is supportive, a great listener, and has good insight for intake therapists with her clinical background and education. Amy holds several different roles at Odyssey and is still able to manage her time well and support others! She has onboarded several new intake therapists which makes the admissions process much smoother.

3. I am so incredibly proud to work alongside Amy with the intake therapy team. Amy was integral in onboarding me to Odyssey House and without her then I would not be here right now months before graduating! Amy saw something in me that showed her I was the right candidate for this job and I was VERY hesitant at first but I knew that if I worked here that Amy would make sure I belonged and that I could use my clinical expertise to the best of my abilities! Thank you so much, Amy!

‍TEAM ADULT RESIDENTIAL - DOWNTOWN
McKensee Carter, Peer Support Specialist
‍McKensee is an outstanding employee who consistently goes above and beyond in her role. She demonstrates a strong work ethic, always stepping in to assist wherever necessary, and ensuring that all clients attend their scheduled group sessions on weekends. Her proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail contributes to the smooth operation of our team. Additionally, McKensee communicates effectively with both clients and colleagues, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Her positive attitude, reliability, and ability to work seamlessly with others make her an invaluable team member and an essential part of our success. McKensee is an outstanding employee whose contributions never go unnoticed. Her attention to detail and dedication to providing exceptional service have had a direct positive impact on the team. Furthermore, McKensee’s excellent communication skills and collaborative approach make her an integral part of the team. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, reliability, and positive attitude significantly enhance the workplace, and her hard work and dedication are truly valued and appreciated. McKensee consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and teamwork.  

TEAM ADULT RESIDENTIAL – LIGHTHOUSE
Monika Sanders, Peer Support Specialist
Monika always goes above and beyond. She is always there to help with anything she can but by no means does she enable. I have never seen her without a positive attitude and the will to be there for the clients and co workers. She is a very big inspiration and i look forward to working with her everyday i work.  

‍TEAM ADULT RESIDENTIAL – MEADOWBROOK
Adynn Hatfield, Medication Technician
‍I've been training as a new med tech with Adynn for 2 weeks now and she is absolutely awesome. She always has a positive attitude and treats the clients with respect and kindness. She walked me through everything, including checking my logins and had me pass a few meds each time. She makes sure the med room is clean, going above and beyond to wipe down extra surfaces to make sure everything is sanitized. She always finds extra work to do when it's slow or when we had extra time after med pass. All the clients seemed to enjoy her presence and happy to talk to her that day. She was quick and efficient with her med passes but also careful and diligent. Upon an issue with a client not having his medication in quickmar she handled it calmly and continued to hold boundaries and have a professional attitude. For these reasons I belive Adynn would be an amazing fit for this reward.

TEAM ADULT RESIDENTIAL – MILLCREEK
Anna Bigney, Peer Support Supervisor
Anna is an amazing, caring, kind, and helpful human! She immediately went out of her way to come to my office to help me with job duties I was trying to cover for my boss. She smiles easily and easily connected with clients while she was waiting for me. She makes learning simple and stress free. She gave me as much time as I needed and even gave me her contact info afterwards just in case I needed her help. Her energy is like a big soft blanket. She saved me hours of stress and worry. She definitely deserves recognition.

‍TEAM CLINIC
Kiana Vigil, Medical Assistant
Kiana goes above and beyond for her patients and team! She's always willing to lend a helping hand even without being told to. She is awesome at all she does. I have seen her run two full schedules by herself without ever being behind. She is so awesome at our blood draws! She's a great teacher and yet always willing to learn new things. I very much appreciate Kiana for all she does here at the clinic!‍

TEAM MENTAL HEALTH; WOMEN’S / MEN’S, FACT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Miranda Morris, Case Manager – Women’s Mental Health
Miranda is such a light and such a force. One of the strongest people I have ever met, she perceivers through all that life throws at her. She inspires me every day. She joined our WMH team fairly recently but she has made a forever impact here. She puts her all into her work, and she CARES. She CARES for the clients, she CARES for her coworkers, she just CARES. I think now more than ever we need to uplift each other, so let's uplift this hard-working, intelligent, kind, compassionate, funny, honest, responsible woman (and she's a mom, the hardest job). Miranda increases staff and client retention all day every day. She does this by many things but the main and biggest thing is that she listens. Something she does that I love is when she sends out our shift report every morning she puts either an inspirational quote or a joke in the comment box, it always puts a smile on my face. Anyways, I could ramble on about how great she is, but I won't haha. LOVE YOUR FACE MIRANDA!

TEAM OUTPATIENT - SUGARHOUSE / REDWOOD
Christine Carlisle, Therapist – Redwood
‍Christine is AMAZING! I am new to the team and she has taken me under her wing and has shown me the ropes, so to speak. Christine cares so much about her colleagues, clients, and everyone else. The clients absolutely love and adore her as well as I do. We "clicked" instantly and have been hitting the ground since. She helps in any way that she can, and if she can't, she will find away to do it. Christine is very intelligent/wise and I absolutely love the way she spews profanities like a lady because I feel right at home, and she gives me a run for my money (LMFAO). Again, I can't express the appreciation and love I have for Christine!! She is an asset to Odyssey House and makes work fun and more enjoyable. 

‍TEAM PARENTS & CHILDREN SERVICES, SCHOOL BASED SERVICES
Troy Cooper, Therapist – Children Services
Troy is an invaluable member of our team. He consistently steps up to help wherever needed, demonstrating both dedication and expertise. His time and skills are essential to our program. Not only does he provide strong support for the children, but he also advocates for himself and his colleagues when challenges arise. He diligently documents encounters, offers additional support, and excels as both a child therapist and a clinical coordinator for our CS team. Troy brings remarkable wisdom in parenting and expertise in his field, making a profound impact on those he works with.

‍TEAM TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, BOARDING HOMES & FACT
Brittany Hanney, Program Assistant – FACT
1. I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional contributions of Britany Hanney to Odyssey House FACT. Since joining our team, she has consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic, making her an invaluable asset to our organization and team. Britany has excelled as a program assistant, consistently exceeding expectations. Her ability to adapt to new task and responsibilities has significantly benefited our department and contributed to our company’s success. One of Britany's most remarkable strengths is adaptability. For example, when dealing with clients in crisis she remains calm and does not react. Britany is also always looking for new tasks and learning opportunity's. This not only highlights her expertise but also demonstrates a commitment to our company’s mission and values. Beyond technical skills, Britany is a team player who fosters a positive work environment. She consistently supports colleagues, encourages collaboration, and contributes to a culture of excellence. In summary, Britany is an indispensable member of our team, and I highly value her dedication and contributions. I strongly recommend recognizing her efforts.

2. Brittany is such a huge help everyday that she gets into the office. She has such a calm and pleasant energy yet is extremely helpful and kind to all staff and clients. I have never heard her gossip or heard anyone say a bad thing about her either. She has been an amazing addition to our team and we love her being here!

‍TEAM YOUTH RESIDENTIAL
Brian Slaugh, Behavioral Health Tech Shift Lead
1. Brian is so good with the kids, and a really awesome person to work under. He bends over backwards for his job, and always goes the extra mile. As an employee, I feel like I always have his support and backing. The way he runs the house ensures everything goes as smoothly as possible, and handles any difficulty with skill, patience, and poise.

2. Brian has been so helpful as I have stepped into the role of shift lead. He is always ready to give advise with ways that work for him on his shift as well as support me in my role as back me up when I need it. He is such an amazing person to work with and has also really made me excited to be on the team. He goes above and beyond for the kids and makes it a great environment to be in.

3. Brian is so committed to the kids. He leads his shifts with a firm but kind hand, and holds himself and his staff to a high standard of care. As his employee, I always feel backed and supported by him, and he always goes the extra mile for his staff and the clients.