Meet Our Staff
Abbey
Podbielski, CTRS
Program Director
Abbey has been apart of Clubhouse since January of 2019. She holds her degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Central Michigan University. Her passion for the Clubhouse Model along with her holistic approach to recovery is evident in her interactions with colleagues and the community.
John
Galarza
Social Practitioner
John came to us amidst the lockdown in 2020. He is passionate about building relationships and loves to seek out opportunities for Clubhouse to give back to its community. He is currently enrolled in Alpena Community College Psychology Program and is apart of our Kitchen Unit.
Heddy
Coulston-Smith
Social Practitioner
Heddy started with us in February of 2022. She has her degree in Psychology from Lake Superior State University. She is working hard to grow working relationships with local businesses to increase opportunities for employment. Colleagues admire her kindness and overall enthusiasm. She is apart of our Business Unit.
Jason
Dagner
Social Practitioner
Jason has been apart of Clubhouse since August 2021. His thoughtfulness and rapport building skills make him a wonderful asset to our team. His 25 years in the medical professions has allowed him to relate to and meet people wherever they are in recovery. Jason is a Business Unit staff.