Advisory Board

Elliot Schad

Elliot Schad is the founder and CEO of Level, an applied AI company focused on simplifying auto insurance claims. Prior to Level, Elliot served as Head of Acquisition Marketing at Ring (acquired by Amazon) and as SVP, Business Operations at Clearcover. His work focuses on helping organizations unlock the next level of scale through growth marketing, product strategy, and general management. He loves working with teams that tackle big, complex social problems and helping them deliver truly impactful products to their customers.

Parker Smith

Parker Smith is the founder and CEO of Simplifyance, a SaaS company whose mission is to simplify the complex nature of regulatory compliance, day-to-day operations, and quality improvement for BH organizations. Parker brings his entrepreneurial mindset and industry knowledge to the Board, and has unique insight into potential credentialing and certification opportunities for Recovery.com. He is passionate about health and wellness, and strives to be of service - both personally and professionally.

Lisa S. Thompson

Lisa S. Thompson is the founder and CEO of Sturbridge Growth Partners, a B2B consulting firm specializing in crafting customized strategies for revenue and profit growth. She has served on non-profit boards and is dedicated to supporting men and women in Boston's inner city, to help them find high-paying jobs and sustainable housing. Lisa has lived experience with how addiction can affect entire families.

Hannah Weisman, Ph.D.

Hannah Weisman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and health tech leader based in Seattle, Washington. Using her clinical psychology training and expertise, Hannah helps behavioral healthcare organizations increase quality and efficiency - and improve operational and clinical metrics - as they scale. She also helps therapists and other healthcare clinicians evaluate and integrate new technologies. Dr. Weisman's personal mission is to help underserved populations gain access to high quality mental health services and to reduce mental health stigma.

Ruth Limkin

Ruth Limkin is the Founder and Managing Director of The Banyans Healthcare providing addiction and mental health treatment in residential and day programs, and Founder and Group Executive – External Relations at Sana Health Group.

She serves as an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University Australia and as a member of the Workforce Reference Group at the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction. As an ambassador for Australians for Mental Health, she advocates for improved mental health services across the country.

Jasleen Chhatwal, MBBS, MD

Jasleen Chhatwal, MBBS, MD, is a dedicated physician and mental health advocate, board-certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and integrative medicine. She is Chief Medical Officer at Sierra Tucson, Behavioral Health Medical Director at BCBS AZ HealthChoice, and an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Chhatwal takes a holistic approach to care, integrating evidence based and culturally informed treatments to support holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit. She is committed to reducing stigma, promoting mental health, and empowering marginalized communities. Recognized with multiple awards, she is also a sought-after speaker on trauma, wellbeing, advocacy, and trauma informed leadership.

Trey Laird

Trey Laird is CEO and Founder of The Lighthouse Sober Living and The Lighthouse Recovery Coaching 365 Program. Before founding The Lighthouse, Trey was a Wall Street equities trader for 22 years, starting this career with Bankers Trust and exiting with Lazard. He attended the Trinity School in Manhattan and Dartmouth College.

Trey has five children and lives in New Canaan, Connecticut with his wife. He is a Deacon at The New Canaan Congregational Church, as well as an avid golfer and marathoner. He regularly travels to share his expertise on recovery and treatment best practices and makes regular media appearances to speak on addiction issues. Trey feels that his choice to Recover Out Loud has had an extraordinary impact on his life in recovery.

Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri

Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri, known as Dr. Mala, serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Recovery.com, where she leads efforts to advance recovery literacy by developing and disseminating evidence-informed research, tools, and resources designed to support individuals on their recovery journey and connect them to meaningful care. A seasoned psychologist and holistic healthcare practitioner, Dr. Mala possesses deep expertise in a wide range of areas, including TBI, PTSD, Military Psychology, Marriage & Family Psychology, Rehabilitative Therapy, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her holistic approach has benefited a diverse clientele, including military personnel, executives, political figures, rural and indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, athletes, and families.