OUR TEAM
Kim Archer, QMHA-R
Day Treatment Behavioral Specialist
she/her
I worked at a company named Shangri-La, working with adults with disabilities, for thirteen years. It was very rewarding and I learned so much while working there. For the last two years, I was a medication aide for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. I feel I have gained experiences from both of these companies that will help me work at the Olalla Center. I have acquired skills to work with people who have behavioral issues and help them regulate their emotions. I am excited to be opening this new chapter in my life at the Olalla Center, working with people and helping them overcome daily obstacles is very rewarding to me.
Mauricia Cardona
Community Health Worker
she/her
My name is Mauricia Cardona Matías. I am from Todos Santos, Guatemala. My first language is Mam. I graduated from Newport High School in 2021. I speak Spanish and now I am learning English as my third language. I like to help people who speak Mam because it is not easy for them to communicate and understand how the system works in this country. I hope in the future, through Arcoíris Cultural and Olalla Center, to be able to support my community to progress and to form a part of this community.
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David Conant-Norville, MD
Consulting Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
he/him
Dr. David Conant-Norville M.D. co-founded Mind Matters PC in 2001 after realizing the need for a multi-disciplinary care clinic to provide comprehensive mental health care for persons of all ages. He is a medical physician, double board-certified child and adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry, and has been honored by the American Psychiatric Association as a Distinguished Life Fellow and by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as a Distinguished Fellow. As a member of the Mind Matters PC management team, Dr. Conant-Norville currently serves as President and Clinical Director.
A lifelong Oregonian, Dr. Conant-Norville grew up in southeast Portland. He attended Stanford University majoring in Human Biology and returned to Oregon to attend medical school at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU).
After completing a residency program in General Psychiatry and a fellowship program in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at OHSU, Dr. Conant-Norville and his family moved to Pendleton, Oregon in 1987 where he became the first Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Physician to live and work in Eastern Oregon. In 1993, he returned to live in the Portland area, but continued to regularly travel to Pendleton to provide psychiatric care for the region. Due to the COVID pandemic, Mind Matters PC closed their Pendleton clinic, but Dr. Conant-Norville continues to provide care to the Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington community via telemedicine. Dr. Conant-Norville is medically licensed in both Oregon and Washington.
Because of Dr. Conant-Norville’s extensive experience using video conferencing to connect to eastern Oregon patients for over 20 years, the 100% practice transition to telemedicine in March 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic has been successful. When the pandemic significantly lessens in the Pacific N.W. we hope to soon be able to provide both telemedicine and in-person appointments.
Dr. Conant-Norville has a passion for sports psychiatry and has given many lectures at local, national, and international psychiatric meetings on the state of youth sports, anti-doping in sport, and ADHD and the athlete, among other topics. Additionally, he has authored multiple professional articles on these subjects. He is particularly interested in sport as a treatment modality for psychiatric illness. Dr. Conant-Norville served for many years on the board of directors for the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP), as Outreach Director as well as chair of the ISSP Youth Sports Committee. More recently, he has been interested in anti-racism in sport as well as his continuing interest in building youth sport experiences that enhance mental wellness.
Dr. Conant-Norville is a psychiatric consultant to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), as well as the PGA and LPGA Tour Anti-Doping Program. He has contributed to the International Olympic Committee’s Mental Health Training program for health professionals with lectures on ADHD and the Elite Athlete and the Youth Athlete and Mental Health. Currently he serves on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Mental Health Directory and the NFL Players Association Clinician Directory.
Dr. Conant-Norville has enjoyed participating in many team and individual sports during his childhood and adolescence which prepared him to play collegiate soccer at Stanford University. He also has coached Middle school competitive soccer. In 2009, he took up Taekwondo and is currently 3rd degree blackbelt. Dr. Conant-Norville enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, traveling, and enjoying all that life in Oregon has to offer.
Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, as well as General Psychiatry
Oregon Medical License
Washington State Medical License
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Lisa Curry
Finance Manager
she/her
Lisa Curry works at Elite Accounting Solutions where she has been employed for the past 7 years. She started Accounting in 1999 and has had multiple rolls in Payroll processing, Financial Auditing and CFO work. She moved from Southern Oregon to the Metro area in 2010 and resides in a small logging community outside of Hillsboro. She has a wealth of knowledge on big and small business where her passion projects are nonprofits. As a believer in acts of service being the way that small communities are able to make the most impact, she is thrilled to be able to help Ollala and the Lincoln County residents receive the many benefits that Olalla has to offer.
Bibiana Dale
Community Resource Navigator
she/her
I come from a family where I am the third of seven siblings and my family is the most important thing to me as they are always my greatest personal and professional motivation.
In 2019, I arrived in the United States as a visitor and for family reasons I decided to stay in this country. I started working in different areas such as housekeeping, cooking, bussing and banquets.
I was born and raised in Mexico, where I earned a degree in Law. I also worked as a teacher in private schools and for the government of my State and country as a fiscal executor and that is how I discovered that I like to work in public service.
I am currently working for the community outreach program of the Olalla Center organization and Arcoíris Cultural program as a Community Resource Navigator and Assistant for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
Robb Davis, MEd
Project Bravery Program Manager
he/him
Robb has lived on the Oregon Coast since 2017, but he has always considered the Northwest home. Born in northern California, his family moved briefly to Lewiston, Idaho, when he was three before settling across the Snake River in Clarkston, Washington. He earned his master’s degree and teaching certificate from Western Washington University, then decided to teach overseas -- in Central America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia -- for a decade or so. With a calendar featuring similar school breaks and holidays as the U.S., Robb was able to experience many fascinating places and cultures. He enjoyed the ruins at Petra, in Jordan, so much, he visited three separate times!
After returning to the U.S., Robb wasn’t sure he wanted to continue teaching. Then the pandemic occurred, and he pursued a couple of his other passions: espresso and books. Through volunteer work with the first Newport Pride celebration in September 2022, he was made aware of Project Bravery. He was hired in January 2023, and he continues to enjoy a challenging job with much variety.
When he is not working, Robb enjoys spending time with his partner, going to live music events, hiking, road trips to places in Oregon (and beyond) he's never been (or likes so much he wants to go again), perusing locally owned books shops, enjoying espresso drinks, and scouring the beaches for agates.
Jessica Brightman, LPC
Day Treatment Director, Therapist
she/her
Jessica received a masters degree in clinical psychology from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She began her career by working as a therapist in residential care for the Children’s Farm Home in Corvallis. After 5 years, she became the weekend crisis responder while starting her position as day treatment therapist for Olalla in November 2019. Since then she has moved to program manager and now director of day treatment services at the center.
Every behavior serves a purpose; in order to understand challenging behaviors, we must look at their function. What benefit has that behavior served in the past and how can we create adaptive behaviors that fill the same function. Jessica draws her therapeutic practices from a variety of modalities and client-centered approaches. She utilizes techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Attachment Theory.
Midwestern University for Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Western Oregon University BA in Psychology
Alex Guevara, CHW
Community Health Manager, OHP Assister
she/her
My name is Alex Guevara and I was born in Ecuador. When I was young, I was given the opportunity to travel to the United States and I learned about cultural sensitivity. I am bilingual, I am fluent in Spanish and English. In 2016, I was given the opportunity to assist our community in medical and dental insurance enrollment. This opportunity taught me that the need of our families was greater than only health insurance. Each family lives with other needs, lack of knowledge on how to access services, and barriers to access these resources. This gave me a purpose and motivation to learn about community resources and services available to help families and connect them with agencies, programs and resources to meet their needs.
Denise Krouse, QMHP-R
Mental Health Services Counselor
she/her
I am excited to join the amazing team at Olalla Center. I moved to the Oregon Coast in 2019. I live here with my husband, younger son and two dogs. I love the beach, watching sports and reading. I have my Master’s degree in school counseling, QMHP-R, NCC and NCSC board certifications.
My counseling approach is holistic and client-centered, focusing on each individual's unique needs and strengths. I integrate mindfulness practices and draw from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to empower clients. Together, we will work collaboratively to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful goals. I look forward to supporting you on your path to personal growth.
Alex Llumiquinga, CHW
Arcoíris Cultural Program Manager
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My name is Alex Llumiquinga. I was born in the country of Ecuador. As a teenager I left Ecuador, to travel around countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia performing traditional Andean music. I moved to the US in the year 2001. For many years I worked as a full time musician to support my growing family. A few years ago, I was given the opportunity to work for the LCSD as a bilingual tutor with K-2 students. My current job provides me the opportunity to have a direct connection to the Latinx and Migrant populations in Lincoln County. I am committed to helping the community and being there when they need me. My goal is to make a difference in people's lives and empower them so they can be the change in the future.
Cassie McCrea-Bell, QMHA
Intake Coordinator, Intern
she/her
I grew up in the Newport/Toledo area since I was six years old. I graduated from Newport High and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Portland State University in Criminology and Criminal Justice. I am currently enrolled to begin my master's program at PSU in Social Work this Fall 2023. My goal is to be a therapist with Olalla to continue to serve children and families in Lincoln County. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, camping and spending time with family including my three dogs.
Bridget Meyer, MD
Consulting Psychiatrist
she/her
Originally I am from Germany, where I completed medical training and worked in social/ behavioral pediatrics before becoming a child and adolescent psychiatrist. I moved to the United States over 20 years ago and have lived in beautiful Oregon for 15 of those. After fellowship at OHSU I’ve gained experience working with children and adolescents at various levels of care - inpatient, subacute, residential and also EASA- early assessment and support alliance. For the past 7 years I’ve been mostly engaged in community based / school based outpatient work with children and teens from age 5 up to 18. Although I have ample experience prescribing medications, I’ve developed a more holistic approach over the past 5 years. In my free time I enjoy Gracie, my Golden retriever, hiking, camping, singing in a choir and art.
Penelope, MSW, LCSW, ASDIP
Lead Clinician
she/her
I love working with children and have spent a majority of my career serving youth and families – as a nanny, preschool teacher, middle/high school teacher, Oregon Healthy Kids Program Outreach Coordinator, Executive Director of a transitional housing program for homeless children and teens, and as a Child and Family Therapist. I have been with the Olalla Center since September of 2019.
I have a Master's degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Colorado. In May of 2022, I completed Autism Spectrum Disorder Informed Professional certification.
My clinical approach is client-centered and strengths-based and informed by the belief that creating positive and affirming relationships is an integral part of healing. I primarily utilize a combination of mindfulness, narrative, art, and play therapy techniques based on the client’s interests and therapeutic goals.
My husband and I have five children, three of whom are adopted. I became a grandmother for the first time in April of 2022. Spending time with my children, granddaughter, dogs and grand-dog, crabbing in the Yaquina River, hanging out at Nye Beach, and drinking coffee are some of my favorite ways to spend my time.
Louisiana State University- Master's degree in Social Work
Oregon Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers - CSWA
Saffi Rain, QMHA-R
Skills Trainer
she/her
Originally raised in England surrounded by rolling hills and wobbly villages, I emigrated to the Oregon Coast in 2019 and live here with my daughter and our two dogs.
I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years of age on their social, emotional, learning and behavioral difficulties in various British schools. Within those settings, I tended to children’s basic physical needs, delivered social skills, developed personalised interventions, implemented pastoral policies, and encouraged inquisitive minds. My secretarial experience in UK Law Firms enabled me to assist with child placements, guardianship claims, emergency protective orders and relationship disputes. As a caregiver at a Newport memory care facility, I enjoyed aiding the elderly of our community and learning about their individual personalities, pasts and perspectives.
Now, as a full-time student at OSU, studying Human Development & Family Sciences with a minor in Education, alongside a second degree in Psychology, I hope to add to my existing qualifications and progress my career in providing person-centered services, with a focus on compassion, autonomy and guidance. Olalla Center’s supportive environment makes it an amazing asset to our community and I feel privileged to be a member of the team.
Reilly Rice, MSW, QMHP-R
Mental Health Therapist
she/her
I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, concentrating in Prevention and Intervention Sciences from Colorado State University in 2016. After graduating, I served with AmeriCorps' Colorado Reading Corps program for one year before moving to the Oregon Coast, where I worked as a Mental Health Specialist in the healthcare system for a year. I started working as a Skills Trainer and Relief Nursery Program Coordinator for the Olalla Center in 2019, and have worn several hats in the Outpatient program since then. I completed my Masters of Social Work degree from Portland State University in May 2023 and have been working at Olalla as a therapist since then. In the summer of 2021 I relocated to British Columbia, Canada, and am grateful to continue to work with Olalla remotely.
Colorado State University - Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences
Portland State University- Master of Social Work
Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon - QMHP
Sophia, MS, QMHP
Mental Health Services Counselor
she/her
I graduated from the University of Idaho with my Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology in 2013. I have worked with a variety of populations in the mental health field, including felony probation and parole internship during my undergraduate education, in-home behavioral support and skills training for youth with developmental disabilities, and working as a skills trainer and crisis support for adults with severe mental illness. My experiences led me to work towards my counseling degree through Walden University. I am currently working with Olalla Center as an outpatient therapist providing individual counseling for adults and teens, primarily via tele-mental health.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and integrates many theories because I see that each person is coming to therapy with their own unique strengths, challenges, and experiences. In my spare time, I love to be in nature: hiking, backpacking, and finding peaceful spaces to read. I also spend time enjoying creative hobbies, spending time with animals, and enjoying time with family.
Lori Vallelunga, PhD
Executive Director
she/her
Dr. Lori Vallelunga, a licensed clinical psychologist for the past 28 years, comes to Olalla Center with more than a quarter-century of clinical and program administration experience. She brings a wealth of nonprofit leadership experience to the role of Executive Director at Olalla Center. She has worked in the nonprofit sector and in a variety of mental health service sectors for her entire career. Dr. Vallelunga’s clinical approach derives from a positive psychology/resilience-based mindset with a strong grounding in family systems.
Dr. Vallelunga has held many leadership positions where she has been an effective change agent. Recent past positions include Clinical Director, Deschutes Wilderness Therapy, President/CEO Bethel New Life, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Development, The Hope Institute for Children and Families, Executive Director, PACE Center for Girls, Pinellas County, Clinical Director, The Psychological Wellness Center, Clinical Director, Central Illinois Center of The Autism Program of Illinois, among others.
Dr. Vallelunga has a passion for leadership, mentoring, organizational impact through high quality community-based services, program development and creating opportunities for growth and change. She has lived in Lincoln County for the past year and also enjoys time at her home in central Oregon. She enjoys the peace, beauty and power of nature and taking “sniff abouts” with her four dogs, Maddie, Maynerd, Pumpkin and Bix.