Lacey Dabelow, CEO

Lacey Dabelow, LCSW is the CEO of Quail Run Behavioral Health. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Indiana State University and her MSW from Indiana University. She joined UHS in 2019. She has an extensive career in Clinical and Leadership roles within the fields of health and mental health, including Clinical Integrated Care in Federally Qualified Health Centers, Medical Social Work in Acute Care and Emergency Departments, Regional Director for a 10 county Community Mental Health Center and Director of Psychiatric and Integrated Care in an Acute Care Hospital.

Julie Miller, Group CEO for Valley Hospital, Quail Run Behavioral Health and Calvary Healing Center

Julie Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Phoenix, AZ. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has worked in the behavioral health field for 27 years. She has grown from clinician into leadership and is currently the Group CEO for Valley Hospital and Quail Run Behavioral Health. She has worked with all populations in behavioral health, specializing in high acuity and seriously mentally ill adults. Over the years, she has provided clinical supervision for professional licensure and has provided training in many topics, including understanding and treating mental illness, post-crisis discharge planning and community engagement.

Dhann Faught, Chief Financial Officer

Dhann has over 30 years in financial leadership positions in not-for-profit, higher education, and healthcare industries. Dhann joined UHS in 2016, first as the CFO at Calvary Healing Center until 2022 before transitioning to the CFO position at Quail Run. Dhann graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology with a Bachelors degree in Accounting in 1993, from Keller Graduate School of Management with an MBA in 1997, and from Western International University with a Masters degree in Information Systems Engineering in 2009.

Dr. Michael L. Vines, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Michael L. Vines is the Chief Medical Officer and a board-certified psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arizona. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Vines completed his residency training in psychiatry at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

With a commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, Dr. Vines brings extensive clinical expertise and leadership to the organization. As Chief Medical Officer, he is dedicated to advancing high-quality behavioral health services, promoting clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes through thoughtful, individualized treatment.

Denis Shub, M.D.

Dr. Shub is a licensed psychiatrist in the state of Arizona. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult and geriatric psychiatry. He graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and completed his internship and residency at Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his geriatric psychiatry at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. He is now specializing in neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric evaluation and treatment of older adults. Dr. Shub is the Program Director for our older adults program.

Michael Fermo, M.D.

Dr. Fermo is a licensed psychiatrist in the state of Arizona. Dr. Fermo completed his education at Far Eastern University. He completed an internship at Columbia University College of Physicians Surgery, a fellowship at University Hospital of Cleveland and residency at University of Cincinnati.

Leticia Jacinto, M.D.

Dr. Jacinto is a licensed psychiatrist in the state of Arizona, with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Jacinto is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry. She completed her education at the University of East, College of Medicine and completed her internship, residency and fellowship at New York Medical College.

Letty Tan-Fermo, M.D.

Dr. Tan-Fermo is a licensed psychiatrist in the state of Arizona, with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Tan-Fermo completed her education at Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation and University of Santo Tomes. She completed a fellowship at University Hospital of Cleveland and residency at University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Scott E. Kirkorsky

Dr. Scott E. Kirkorsky is a licensed psychiatrist in the state of Arizona. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General and Forensic Psychiatry. He graduated from The University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital and completed his residency at Banner University Medical Center.

Satpreet Gill, M.D.

Dr. Gill is licensed in internal medicine in the state of Arizona. He completed his education at Christian Medical College-Punjab University, as well as completing training at Detroit Medical Center and Maricopa Medical Center.

Jennifer Maldonado MS, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Director

Jennifer Maldonado has nearly two decades working in behavioral health at UHS facilities in Arizona. During her time with UHS, she was in various roles and spent the last eight years in leadership in the Human Resources department. She has a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Arizona State University, and is a SHRM certified professional. She believes teamwork, employee recognition, and leadership accountability are vital to creating a positive culture.

Jennifer is a Swiftie who enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, reading horror novels, watching her favorite shows, going to the Arizona Broadway Theater, traveling, Disney World, and decorating for the holidays, especially Fall!

Sarah Nikki Monroe, MHA, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer

With more than 20 years of progressive experience in nursing and healthcare leadership, Nikki brings a strong track record of advancing clinical excellence, improving patient outcomes, and building highly engaged, high-performing teams across diverse care settings.

Nikki is known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to patient-centered care. Throughout her career, she has successfully implemented evidence-based practices, strengthened interdisciplinary partnerships, and fostered cultures rooted in accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

In her role as Chief Nursing Officer, Nikki will provide strategic direction for nursing services, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient experience while supporting our mission and vision.

Ashley Mullen, LMSW, Director of Intake and Assessment

Ashley has more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health and has built her career from frontline clinician to Director of Intake, bringing expertise in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, admissions, and hospital operations. As Director of Intake at Quail Run Behavioral Health, she is dedicated to improving access to care by building efficient processes and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and referral partners. Ashley is recognized for her solution-focused leadership style, commitment to continuous improvement, and passion for developing engaged, high-performing teams. She believes exceptional patient care begins with empowered staff, strong communication, and culture of accountability and respect.

Juliana Abboud BSN, RN, Assistant Director of Admissions

Juliana Abboud, BSN, RN serves as Assistant Director of Admissions at Quail Run Behavioral Health and is an experienced registered nurse with a background in neurology, underserved populations, and healthcare research initiatives. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to pilot research programs and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical practice.

Passionate about patient care, mental health advocacy, and staff education, Juliana is dedicated to supporting individuals and families as they navigate their healthcare journey. She specializes in developing innovative processes, workflows, and policies that enhance safety, efficiency, and clinical outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Committed to advancing healthcare through compassionate leadership, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, Juliana is currently completing her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP), further expanding her ability to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Driven by a desire to create meaningful change for both patients and healthcare professionals, she strives to cultivate environments where excellence, empathy, and lifelong learning can thrive.

Kayla McCullough, LMSW, Director of Clinical Services

With over 12 years of experience in program development, strategic planning, and clinical mentorship, Kayla brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. Her background includes leading trauma-informed programs across foster care, homelessness services, and residential settings—along with a strong commitment to empowering clients and fostering collaborative, sustainable change.

Kayla’s leadership and expertise will play a vital role in strengthening our clinical services and supporting our mission to provide exceptional mental health care to our community.

Outside of work, you might find her on the softball field or enjoying a round of karaoke—bringing that same energy and enthusiasm to everything she does.

Amin Mosharaf MS, PharmD, BCPP

Amin Mosharaf holds an MS degree and a PharmD, and also a board-certified psychiatric pharmacist (BCPP), with over a decade of experience in pharmacy leadership. He currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy at Quail Run Behavioral Health while also overseeing four other UHS hospital pharmacies as an Area Director of Pharmacy. Amin joined Quail Run in 2018, following his start as a Pharmacy Manager at Fry’s Food and Drug in 2012.

A resident of Arizona since 2009, Amin has built both his career and personal life in the state he calls home. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, capturing life’s moments through photography, and traveling to explore new places.

Steve Wilson, Patient Advocate

Steve is the Patient Advocate at Quail Run Behavioral Health, where he is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their mental health journey. He began his career in behavioral health as a Behavioral Health Technician, where he discovered a passion for helping others during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Through meaningful connections with patients and hearing firsthand how much compassionate care and genuine support impacted their recovery, Steve found his calling in patient advocacy. He strives to ensure every patient feels heard, respected, and supported while receiving care.

Christina Ketcham, RHIT, CCA, Director of HIM/Privacy Officer

My name is Christina Ketcham, and I serve as the Director of Health Information Management (HIM) and Privacy Officer at Quail Run Behavioral Health. I am a native Arizonan and I four wonderful grandchildren and one beloved dog.

I began my healthcare career in 1996 after completing my Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training at a long-term care facility. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of departments, gaining valuable experience before discovering my passion for Health Information Management and Privacy.

After spending 15 years in long term care, I transitioned to behavioral health, where I have continued to grow professionally. Through dedication and hard work, I advanced into leadership and have been a member of the leadership team at Quail Run Behavioral Health for more than 6 years.

I am passionate about ensuring the integrity of health information, protecting patient privacy, and supporting high quality patient care through effective leadership and collaboration.

Shane Curtis, Director of Risk Management

Meticulous healthcare executive with 20+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, and operations, with a strong focus on patient and staff safety. Proven ability to identify and mitigate risk, strengthen regulatory compliance, and address systemic vulnerabilities. Collaborative and diplomatic leader dedicated to building resilient systems, enhancing safety culture, and protecting organizational integrity and performance.

Melissa Salazar, LAC, Director of Outpatient Services

My name is Melissa Salazar, and I serve as the Director of Outpatient Services at Quail Run Behavioral Health. I have more than 27 years so f experience in the behavioral health field. My career includes serving individuals with serious mental illness and advancing high-quality, patient centered care. I began my work in working with at risk youth and have also served those in the Arizona State Hospital and on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. I have been trained in Functional Family Therapy and have led and developed clinical teams focused on delivering compassionate, evidence- based care and improving patient outcomes. As a leader I am dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence and dedicated to continuous improvements. I believe that recovery begins with hope, respect, and strong therapeutic partnerships. And am committed to ensuring that every person I serve receives exceptional and individualize care.

Robert McCullough, CDM-CFPP, Dietary Manager

With more than 30 years of experience in the culinary industry, including over 15 years in healthcare foodservice, Robert McCullough is passionate about using nutrition to support healing and recovery. He believes that providing healthy, comforting meals to individuals during challenging times is both meaningful and rewarding. As Dietary Manager, Robert is dedicated to creating a positive dining experience that promotes wellness, comfort, and compassionate care, recognizing the important role nutrition plays in the healing process.

Nicholas Senuta, Director of Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance

Nicholas J. Senuta is the Director of Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance with more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience. His expertise spans quality, patient safety, risk management, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, with a proven record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance organizational performance, strengthen governance, and improve patient outcomes. He is dedicated to advancing operational excellence through strategic leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Penny Maas, CTRS-BH, MBA-HS, Director of Recreation Therapy

I have been in the healthcare field for 26 years, starting my career as an activity’s assistant at a rehab, assisted living facility in the valley. I learned I could get a degree in what I was doing and started my undergrad in 2001 in Recreation Therapy. After moving out of state and raising children, I returned to finish my undergrad degree in 2012 from Arizona State. I have worked in Geriatrics, Adult Day, Psych, Adolescent RTC, Military, and with Substance Abuse/Rehab patients. I have my CTRS-BH certification from NCTRC. This is a specialized certification for Behavioral Health. I am also a certified internship supervisor through ATRA (American Therapeutic Recreation Association) since 2019, helping students learn hands on RT skills and successfully passing their certification exams. Most recently I have graduated with my Masters of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Healthcare systems management from Grand Canyon. I have spent the past 14 years working in behavioral health. I love being at Quail Run as we serve many populations, improving our patients health and wellness through evidence based interventions, patient engagement, and fun. I have the best team ever and look forward to our continued growth and impact at Quail. EXTRAS: I train and coach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, my faith is important to me, I have many hobbies, and love to spend time with friends and family doing anything and nothing.

Eric Gilbert, Director of Plant Operations

Eric Gilbert serves as the Director of Plant Operations and is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

As a veteran, he brings a strong sense of service, accountability, and teamwork to his leadership approach. Eric is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. He believes that every detail, from the physical environment to the strength of the team, plays an important role in supporting quality patient care.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with his three daughters, hiking, paddle boarding, staying active, and continuing his education and professional development.

Tiffany McBride, BSN, RN, Application Analyst

With over 26 years of nursing experience spanning Medical/Surgical, Trauma/Orthopedics, ICU, long-term acute care, Informatics, and manufacturing, I bring a broad and adaptable perspective to healthcare. My career has been grounded in patient-centered care, innovation, and continuous improvement, and I take pride in serving with honesty, loyalty, and dedication.

In my clinical informatics work, I have supported enterprise-level clinical systems, user training, workflow optimization, ticket triage, and collaboration with IT and corporate teams to help ensure efficient issue resolution and strong system support. I am passionate about improving clinical operations through service excellence, strategic collaboration, and meaningful support of healthcare technology initiatives.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in nature through hiking, paddle boarding, and camping, as well as creative hobbies like beadwork and wine bottle painting.

Amber Wright, MS, Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Amber is a dedicated leader with a Masters in Forensic Psychology and a passion for serving the vulnerable and at risk populations in Arizona. She started her career working as a DCS investigator and transitioned to providing care to those determined with Serious Mental Illnesses. She found her purpose for working in acute level one facilities with an opportunity to reach a broader scope of individuals in need. In her current role, while continuing to provide support to the patients, she has the privilege to help other mental health professionals grow and develop their skills in order to the provide optimal patient care.

Dr. Varun Monga, M.D.

Our assessment and referral team is available to receive calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and needs help, don’t wait. Call us at 602-455-5694 for a confidential level of care assessment today.