Our Dedicated Staff

Meet the Team Guiding Your Teen’s Growth

At HavenRise Academy, our team is the heart of everything we do. Every therapist, educator, and support professional is here because they believe in teens—their resilience, their potential, and their ability to rise even during difficult moments. Our staff brings together deep clinical expertise, genuine compassion, and a shared commitment to creating a safe, structured, and uplifting environment.

Your teen’s healing begins with connection, and that’s exactly what our team provides—steady support, evidence-based care, and a space where every young person feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Jamie Stevens

Chief Executive Officer

Mandy Jack, LMHC

Chief Clinical Officer

Lindsey Crites

Vice President of Operations

Dr. Blazen Draguljic, M.D.

Medical Director & Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Sara Holt

Director of People & Culture

Ava Suleiman, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Michele Fry

Michele Fry

Front Desk Professional

Natalie Medina, M.Ed.

Family Therapist

Bethany Karlovich

Outreach Representative

Alyssa Pallant portrait

Alyssa Pallant

Intake Representative

MarKeisha Benson

Behavioral Health Technician

John Boote

Client Care Coordinator

Recruiting Contact

Sara Holt, PHR, SHRM-CP
Director of People and Culture
HavenRise Academy of Jacksonville

T: (904) 207-7532
SHolt@havenriseacademy.com

E-Verify Participation

HavenRise Academy participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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EEO Statement

HavenRise Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.