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# Our Team
OUR STAFF
## Learn More About Our Sierra Leadership Team
### Joseph Henderson
Chief Executive Officer
### Ixel Morell MPH, MBA
Chief Operations Officer
### Emily Henderson, SUDC III
Chief of Staff
### Renee Critz
Chief Accounting Officer
### Thi L. Hoang, CRCR
Chief Revenue Officer
### David Burke LAADC-CA / ICADC
Chief Marketing Officer
### Dr. Raheel Khan, D.O.
Chief Medical Officer
### Dr. Greg Gisla, Psy.D.
Chief Clinical Officer
### Tim Jones, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
### Dr. Lorna Pham, MA, Psy.D
Chief Compliance Officer
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Sierra Health and Wellness Centers employ evidence-based approaches to achieve the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth.
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>Joseph Henderson
Joseph Henderson
# Joseph Henderson, Founder and CEO
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Health + Wellness
ABOUT JOSEPH
## Joseph Henderson, Founder and CEO
Joseph (Joe) Henderson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sierra Health + Wellness and The Elijah House Foundation.
Joe Henderson is a passionate leader with world-class communication skills and a long track record of having an inspirational and motivational leadership style. In his tenure as CEO, he has established California’s Network of Leading Behavioral Health and Rehab Centers, Sierra Health + Wellness.
SHW continues to grow and serve Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health with Residential Treatment Facilities (New Start Recovery Solutions) and Outpatient Treatment Facilities (Recovery Happens Counseling Services) in Northern California and Reno.
In his current role as Chief Executive Officer, Joe has direct oversight of all aspects of Sierra Health + Wellness.
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When asked to describe the company culture that Joe instills, here’s what we heard:
“Joe instills a culture of humility, empathy, transparency, integrity, trust, service, authenticity, unity, passion, community, accountability, respect, and innovation.”
 SHW Team
Because of that culture, employees are excited to come to work at Sierra Health + Wellness. SHW believes in their employees; enabling and empowering them to grow. Sierra Health + Wellness is quickly becoming an Employer of Choice in the Sacramento Area.
Under Joe’s guidance, SHW continues to grow at an exponential rate. In May 2023, SHW has residential rehab facilities in the Bay Area (Concord), Bangor, Sacramento, Monterey, and Reno.
Outpatient IOP, PHP, and primary mental health care are provided at an outpatient level of care in Sacramento.
 Emily Henderson, SUDC III
>Ixel Morell MPH, MBA
Ixel Morell MPH, MBA
# Ixel Morell, Chief Operations Officer
Chief Operations Officer at Sierra Health + Wellness
ABOUT IXEL
## Ixel Morell, Chief Operations Officer
As Chief Operations Officer, Ixel Morell has an extensive background in healthcare management; focusing on quality and safety to drive organizational efforts at *Sierra Health + Wellness*.
*“My desire to help people in need is a trait inherited from my mother. From my early days, my mother modeled how to be a humble servant and help those in need.”*
*“I truly believe I was placed on this earth to serve my fellow mankind. I have a passion for helping communities struggling with behavioral health challenges. Although I didn’t initially pursue a career in behavioral health it found me and wouldn’t let go even when I wanted to move on. Behavioral health challenges have negatively impacted my family members and close friends.”*
*I have experienced and seen the grief, pain, and heartache it brings. I feel blessed to be in a position at Sierra Health + Wellness that allows me to serve individuals and communities struggling with behavioral challenges and give hope to those going through these struggles. I’m so grateful to the Sierra Health + Wellness family for the positive impact they make on the lives of our clients each day.”*
Ixel oversees all Clinical Operations, Human Resources, Finances, Reporting, Strategy, Business Operations, and Development for Sierra Health + Wellness.
SHW continues to grow and serve those struggling with both addiction and mental health disorders through residential treatment programs and outpatient treatment facilities in Northern California and Reno.
Ixel Morell came to Sierra Health + Wellness from Sutter Center for Psychiatry where he served as the Chief Executive Officer. Before that he was the Chief Operations Officer for Sierra Vista Hospital.
He is passionate about giving back to his community. He is active on the Placer County Food Bank, and the Latino Leadership Council, serves on the Board of Directors for the Positive Coaching Alliance, and is active with Rocklin Pony Baseball.
Ixel believes – and has seen – that recovery can best be achieved through a whole-person approach.
“I feel blessed to be in a position at Sierra Health + Wellness that allows me to serve individuals and communities struggling with behavioral challenges and give hope to those going through these struggles. I’m so grateful to the Sierra Health + Wellness family for the positive impact they make on the lives of our clients each day.”
 Ixel Morell MPH, MBA
>Emily Henderson, SUDC III
Emily Henderson, SUDC III
# Emily Henderson, SUDC III
Executive Assistant to the CEO
 Renee Critz
 Joseph Henderson
>Renee Critz
Renee Critz
# Renee Critz, Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Accounting Officer, Sierra Health + Wellness
ABOUT RENEE
## Renee Critz, Chief Accounting Officer
Renee Critz is the Chief Accounting Officer at *Sierra Health + Wellness*, reporting to our Chief Operations Officer, Ixel Morell.
*“My journey to this position was brought upon by the lack of work/life balance I had at the time of departing from my previous position.  I was in desperate need to fulfill my need to do the work I love doing and the need to be present with my family.*
*My place with SHW was the perfect place where I felt needed, wanted, and more than those things, welcomed for my insight and experience.  I could say that being hired at SHW saved my life.  I was in a dark place and needed to be healthy again mentally.*
*I was able to bring along a few team members to also experience the freedom of having a work/life balance as well as share ideas and be involved in the decision-making process.  I feel valued and I enjoy the praise for our team’s hard work and dedication to SHW.  I truly enjoy my job and my teammates and I’m extremely thankful for my position here.”*
Renee brings over 15 years of accounting management experience to SHW, and most recently joined our team from Sierra Vista Hospital/Heritage Oaks Hospital, another Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Facility where she served as the Chief Financial Officer for the 171-bed facility. She also negotiates our vendor contract, implements direct bill accounts, and accounts payable management, and monitors and tracks our fixed asset additions/disposals and related documents for our fixed asset system.  Additionally, Renee coordinates and manages our workflow for our accountants – ranging from daily responsibilities to financial statement reporting requirements.
Renee graduated from California State University of Sacramento with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Studies/Mathematics.
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Because of that culture, employees are excited to come to work at Sierra Health + Wellness. SHWC believes in their employees; enabling and empowering them to grow. Sierra Health + Wellness is quickly becoming an Employer of Choice in the Sacramento Area.
Under Joe’s guidance, SHWC continues to grow at an exponential rate. In May 2023, SHWC has New Start Recovery Solutions residential rehab facilities in the Bay Area (Concord), Bangor, Sacramento, Monterey and Reno.
Outpatient IOP, PHP and primary mental health care is provided at Recovery Happens Counseling Services in Sacramento.
 Thi L. Hoang, CRCR
>Thi L. Hoang, CRCR
Thi L. Hoang, CRCR
# Thi Hoang, Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Revenue Officer, Sierra Health + Wellness
ABOUT THI
## Thi Hoang, Chief Revenue Officer
Thi Hoang is the Chief Revenue Officer at *Sierra Health + Wellness.*
She is an experienced Chief Revenue Officer with an extensive background in medical billing, accounts receivable, admissions, collections, and audits.
*“As Chief Revenue Officer, part of my responsibility is to ensure that Sierra Health + Wellness is financially sound.  To do this, I must fully understand the financial restraints and impact of each client who comes into treatment.*
*As I connect to this purpose, I look back upon my struggles stemming from escaping the Vietnam War and coming to a country with very few resources.  I have tried to mirror the charity that has been afforded to my family and to the organizations that have opened their hearts to us.*
*In the behavioral space, our driving force is rooted in the belief that understanding human behavior is key to making meaningful and positive changes in individuals’ lives and society as a whole.  Through the work that I perform, I am truly blessed that I am able to help another individual.  This connection to purpose has allowed me personal growth, strengthened my interpersonal connections, and contributed to societal progress.”*
This is a member of the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
“In the behavioral space, our driving force is rooted in the belief that understanding human behavior is key to making meaningful and positive changes in individuals’ lives and society as a whole.  Through the work that I perform, I am truly blessed that I am able to help another individual.  This connection to purpose has allowed me personal growth, strengthened my interpersonal connections, and contributed to societal progress.”
 David Burke LAADC-CA / ICADC