Meet the WSTC Supporting Staff

Stephanie Smith, SUDP: Drug Court Coordinator

Bremerton

My name is Stephanie Smith. I am a Substance Use Disorder Professional and currently hold the position of Drug and Veterans Court Coordinator at West Sound Treatment Center. I have been working with Kitsap County’s therapeutic courts for a couple years and really enjoy my position. I am passionate about helping the underserved and underrepresented members of our community. Unfortunately, there are not enough pipeline-style programs to help transition folks from incarceration to the community. My position allows me to do that in a seamless way that is beneficial to the person and to the community. In May 2021, I graduated summa cum laude from Washington State University with my bachelor’s degree in science, including a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. I plan to attend grad school to get a master’s degree in mental health as my ultimate career goal is to be dual credentialed in substance use disorder and mental health treatment. I aspire to continue on and get a doctoral degree after that – I am a committed lifelong learner. In my free time, I enjoy binge watching true crime shows and spending time with my three children, ages 5, 6, and 14.

Kayla Moky, SUDP/T: Drug Court Recovery Counselor

Bremerton

Hi, my name is Kayla Moky and I am an SUDP/T at West Sound Treatment Center in Bremerton. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and recently moved to Washington this past year with my spouse who is in the military. I am currently receiving my BA in Alcohol and Drug studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I played collegiate softball for the University and once COVID took over, I decided to finish my last year online while moving out to Washington. I am passionate in helping people, and work to connect with each diverse individual. I strive to share my knowledge with others while empowering them. I am here to listen and empathize with each personal experience that is presented to me. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my dog, friends, and family.

Michelle Vargo: COMPASS Educational Vocational Navigator

Bremerton

Hello! My name is Michelle Vargo. I am the COMPASS Educational Vocational Navigator. I have many years of lived experience, and I look forward to sharing my personal experiences while breaking down the barriers and filling the gaps to help other people see that there is hope and that people do genuinely care. To me this is not a job; it is my passion.

Nakita Schoenbaechler, SUDP/T: Vocational Rehabilitation and Support Services

Bremerton

My name is Nakita. I am the SABG Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator and an SUDP/T group counselor. I have several years of lived experience in addiction and recovery. My addiction gave me the drive to obtain my associate’s degree in human services to help others who have struggles similar to the ones I once had. I hope that my story will bring light to others’ darkness in their recovery journey. The best part is to watch people grow and succeed in the goals they have made for themselves while in treatment.

Khara Stefnik: SABG Coordinator

As the coordinator for the SABG program, I love being able to help people who are in need of resources but may not realize what help is available to them. I feel that I have come full circle, from being in a position needing help to now being able to provide that help to others. Getting people the help they need is so fulfilling, and I love my role at WSTC.

Lindsay Devitt: Project Manager

Bremerton

My name is Lindsay Devitt. I am the Project Manager for the REAL Program at West Sound Treatment Center. I have worked many years in customer service and have always had a gift for connecting with people. I love doing outreach, making connections within my community, and working to take the stigma off those asking for help with mental health. When I am not in the office or doing outreach, I’m at home with my two kids. I love cooking and laughing with my littles.

Jeremy Whitlock: Lead Recovery Coach

Bremerton

My name is Jeremy, and I’m the Lead Recovery Coach on the REAL Team for West Sound Treatment Center. I am in recovery hoping to be able to give others hope to succeed in recovery. I’m a full time student as well, and I look forward to doing what I can to help the Team.

Amanda Rodrigues: Care Manager

Bremerton

My name is Amanda Rodrigues. I am the Care Manager for the REAL Team at West Sound Treatment Center. I have several years of lived experience and know what it’s like to struggle. Being a part of outreach is such a blessing. It allows me to break barriers for those in need. Helping those in need is my passion!

Michelle Lamb: Recovery Coach

Bremerton

My name is Michelle Lamb, and I am a Recovery Coach for the REAL Team. After many years of being lost in active addiction, I finally made the decision to change my life. I graduated Kitsap County Drug Court and treatment here at West Sound Treatment Center. What once was my struggle is now my story. I live to impact my community in a positive way. Today my mission is to show others that there is a way out, and we do recover.

Camden Suhay, SUDP

Bremerton

Hello, my name is Camden. I currently have a master’s in addiction counseling and was a clinician for over 3 years. I am a person in long-term recovery with many years lived experience with alcohol and other substance abuse. I have also experienced homelessness at different points in my life, as a youth, as an adult in my active use and in recovery too. I have a passion for connecting with others, for loving them until they can love themselves, and for walking beside them while they break barriers they may be facing in life. My goals are to help empower others by sharing my experience, spreading hope and connecting others to the resources needed in order for them to reach their goals.

Melina Cash, SUDP/T

Bremerton

My interest and passion in this field is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen how they view themselves to help in their recovery. Knowing there is no single approach, my education has helped me work to navigate with each individual client in their own path. I am also fluent in Spanish and can accommodate for Spanish speaking clients as well.

Cynthia Brady, SUDP

Port Orchard

My name is Cynthia Brady. I am a Recovery Counselor at West Sound Treatment Center in Port Orchard, Washington. I was born in Pasco, Washington. I obtained my associates of arts & sciences degree at Olympic College in Human Services with an emphasis on Chemical Dependency Professional Training in Bremerton, Washington. While there I obtained a certificate in Case Aide, Manufacturing Technology and Chemical Dependency Professional Services. I obtained my bachelor’s degree at University of Washington in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences with an emphasis on Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies in Tacoma Washington. My professional goals are to continue to strengthen my community by affecting change in the lives of those impacted by drugs, the criminal justice system, poverty, homelessness, racial discrimination, and barriers that prevent social and economical growth and advancement. My personal goals are to build up and empower the lives I meet by encouraging others, sharing knowledge, information, and wisdom that comes from a Power Greater than myself, whom I choose to call GOD. My hobbies consist of reading, writing, cooking, and refurbishing old furniture etc. I love to see lives change for the better and one of my favorite quotes is: “Be the Change You Want to See.”

Corey Meigs, SUDP: New Start Assessor

Port Orchard

My name is Corey Meigs, and I’m from Port Orchard/Belfair. My recovery date is 2/17/13, and I absolutely love that my job is giving back what was given to me. I help people find their way to a more positive lifestyle, and that in turn fulfills me, as well. My favorite recovery saying is “progress, not perfection.” When I’m not working, I’m enjoying my restored classic Chevy Impala and collecting old music LPs.

Joaquin Antoine, SUDP/T

Port Orchard

My name is Joaquin Antoine. I am an Okanogan First Nations husband and father of eight. After my addictions and bad choices led to gangs and incarceration, I was blessed with the chance for a new life. I graduated from Northwest Indian College with my AAS, Bates Technical College with an AAT, Tacoma Community College with a Chemical Dependency Professional Certification, and The Evergreen State College Native Pathways Program with a bachelor’s degree. My passion and reason for helping is to help people heal and raise healthy and happy families. In my free time, I work on my family farm and raise turkeys, geese, ducks, and chickens.

Keya Rohlman, SUDP/T

Poulsbo

I am an SUDP/T counselor at the Poulsbo location of West Sound Treatment Center. I received my education for this career field from Olympic College in Bremerton, and I also have a background in education through the University of Alaska. I have always been passionate about helping others and did that in the school districts for about 6 years working with behavioral students and in the Special Education Department. My goals now for this field are to help lift up and educate others in getting the help they need by sharing my own personal experience with addiction and to spread hope to those who need it and watch them reach their goals in their new life of recovery. In my free time you can catch me outside rain or shine hiking, fishing, running, (basically anything active), or inside baking and reading, and always with my kids in tow.

Julie Wood, SUDP/T

Poulsbo

Gemma Carganilla

Hello, my name is Gemma C. Carganilla. I am a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional. I have worked in the Banking, Finance and Tourism industry for the past 20 years, and I believe my experience in dealing with various clients and employees with different races and nationalities will be a great help to the success of my employment at WSTC. I am excited about being employed at WSTC since this is a new industry that I will be working in and looking forward to a more fruitful year with WSTC. It has always been my passion to help and assist needy individuals, and seeing them succeed in their respective lives brings a lot of happiness and inner peace to me.

Bremerton OA: Betsy Lusby

My name is Betsy. In addition to managing the front desk at Bremerton and keeping things running smoothly here, I also enjoy gardening and baking.

Poulsbo OA: Annette Johnson

My name is Annette Johnson. I have a lifetime of experience with people and helping others for as long as I can remember. I have worked in various fields such as hospitality, human services, communications and for a moment I was even a carney. Although my degree is in the Arts and Sciences, I have found that I am passionate about people and assisting those going through SUD treatment since my own recovery started in 2006.  All these experiences have shaped me into the person I am today.

Port Orchard OA: Desiree Fryer

My name is Desiree, and I am the office assistant in Port Orchard. I am a Kitsap native and am excited to be a part of a team that truly is helping our community get better. When I am not working you can find me reading or hanging out outside with my pet Bunny.

Nia Fouts: Lead Housing Case Manager

My name is Nia Fouts. I am the female Housing Case Manager at West Sound Treatment Center. I have lived experience of being in and out of addiction and incarcerated and now I am excited to be a part of this team helping women transition from homelessness and incarceration to a house where they can live the dream of being clean and sober and being able to set and reach goals for themselves. I love being a part of the solution and being able to help and empower others to discover their true potential.

Meredith LeTourneau: New Start Navigator/Housing Case Manager

Kevin Brown: PC Parts & Service

My name is Kevin Brown. As the owner of PC Parts & Service, I strive to provide the best IT support and consulting for West Sound Treatment Center so they can provide the best service to their clients. I am proud to have been working with West Sound Treatment Center since 2020, and I hope that my services can help West Sound Treatment Center continue to provide world-class services and support for all of those that depend on them.

Beth Wilson, MLIS

My name is Beth Wilson. I’m the Social Media Coordinator and Content Writer for West Sound Treatment Center. I believe our society needs a greater awareness about mental and behavioral health. Joining WSTC allows me to share the stories and struggles, the data, and the needs of this population with the community and promote conversation that helps overcome the challenges that stem from a lack of communication and understanding.