Meet the Alleviant Corporate TeamLed by Mental Health Providers. Driven by Purpose. Executive Team Brian Mears DNAP, APRN, CRNA, PMHNP-BC Founder & CEO Brian leads Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, guiding the mission to restore hope and optimize brain health through innovative, whole-person care. Kyla Farler JD, MBA, MAcc, CPA, CIA, CFE President & Chief Financial Officer Kyla leads the financial strategy, risk management, and overall financial operations for the organization. Chris Clem Ph.D., MOL Chief People Officer Chris leads Alleviant’s people strategy and organizational development, supporting teams nationwide and advancing leadership, culture, and performance across the organization. Abby Townsend Chief Marketing Officer Abby leads marketing strategy and brand growth at Alleviant, driving awareness, engagement, and community impact through innovative outreach and patient‑focused communications. Josh Philipson RN, BSN Director, Procedures Josh leads procedural operations at Alleviant, helping ensure exceptional patient experiences and efficient care delivery across locations. Operations & Procedures Alicia Baros Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN Vice President, Clinical Education & Outcomes Alicia leads clinical strategy and quality initiatives, advancing innovative and compassionate mental health care. Becca Richardson Vice President, Operations Becca oversees operational excellence and supports strategic growth, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centered care across all Alleviant locations. Macey Vera Regional Operations Manager (NWA) Macey manages operational success across northwest Arkansas, ensuring efficient support and a positive experience for patients and staff. Chris Agustin Medical Records Manager & Trainer Chris manages patient medical records across all Alleviant locations, bringing a strong eye for detail, communication experience, and a heart for service to support the organization’s mission. Meredith Lambert Regional Operations Manager (Central) Meredith managers operational success across central Arkansas and Jonesboro, ensuring efficient support and a positive experience for patients and staff. Jeremiah Frederick Project Manager Jeremiah oversees the opening of new Alleviant clinics, combining project expertise with a collaborative approach to expand access to mental health care. Jessica Ellis MSHI Digital Marketing Specialist Jessica drives digital strategy, inbound marketing, and web design at Alleviant, bringing over a decade of experience across healthcare, insurance, and private brokerage. Sales & Marketing Meredith Meadows Community Outreach Liasion (NWA) Meredith builds and strengthens community partnerships, connecting Alleviant with local organizations and resources to expand access to compassionate, whole‑person mental health care in northwest Arkansas. Gina Mies Community Outreach Liasion (KS) Gina builds and strengthens community partnerships, connecting Alleviant with local organizations and resources to expand access to compassionate, whole‑person mental health care in Kansas. Tina Lephiew CIA Vice President, Shared Services Tina drives strategic planning and growth initiatives at Alleviant, aligning clinical excellence with organizational vision to expand impact and improve patient outcomes. Shared Services & Human Resources Anisha May Shared Services Coordinator Anisha supports Alleviant’s Little Rock location, bringing coordination, compassion, and a positive outlook to every interaction. Elise Hicks Shared Services Senior Analyst Elise oversees shared services operations at Alleviant, bringing extensive experience in accounting, purchasing, and internal systems to support efficient, quality care delivery. Vickie Summar Human Resources Generalist Vickie supports Alleviant’s teams with HR, talent acquisition, and employee development, bringing over 20 years of experience across industries including fintech, insurance, and telecommunications.
