Meet The Team - New Focus Academy

Meet the New Focus Team

Our highly qualified, professional team specializes in helping young men launch into adulthood and gain autonomy. The Team at New Focus has a passion for creating quality. We invite you read more about our team and to contact us with any questions that you may have.

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Brandon S. Park, Ph.D.

Founder / Executive Director

John Webb

John Webb CTRS, TRS, CMHC

Co-Founder / Clinical & Operations Director

Marisa Davis

Marisa Davis

Admissions Director

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Alta Swarnes

Program Director

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Ruth Blair

Medical Director

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Tasha Cedarstrom

Admissions Coordinator

Anna Cosette

Anna Cosette Pierotti, ACMHC

Clinical and Neurodevelopmental Therapist

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Matthew Jimenez, CMHC

Clinical and Neurodevelopmental Therapist

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Laura Bennion

Primary Therapist

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Amanda Doherty

Recreation Therapist

Wendy Swain

Special Education Director

Laura Underwood

Special Education Coordinator

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Johnny Young

Teacher

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Ruben Jimenez, LCSW

Parent Coach Consultant

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Kristyn Peterson, BCBA

Behavioral Analyst

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Wendy Chase, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech & Language Therapist

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Christy Mecham

Coaching Supervisor

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Pacha Cosette Pierotti

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Kevin Gersh

Program Consultant

Small Class Sizes

building independence and relationship skills

Community Integration & Adventure Activities

Real-world applications of social work done on campus

Two Students Per Room

creating a positive peer culture, greater expression of emotional needs, and social development

Autonomy House

leading to a smooth transition home and high levels of independence