Gail Beard, BS, CAC II, CCS
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Gail received her undergraduate degree from Ball State University. She is a Certified Addictions Counselor Level II and a Certified Clinical Supervisor through Georgia Addictions Counselors Association. She has been working in the addiction field for more then 19 years, the last 2 years at Serenity House. She worked in residential and outpatient treatment for Highland Rivers for 17 years. Her last 3 years at Highland Rivers she was Program Manager of New Hope Women’s Center outpatient program. Gail is skilled at group therapy, individual and family counseling. She is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor, which allows her to assist her fellow employees as well as others outside the agency in the addiction certification process.

Chris Appleton, B.A.
Marketing/Admissions Director
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In 2002 Chris Appleton was a client at MASH. Since then he's completed his B.A of English at Georgia State University, started his own non-profit arts organization, and returned to Serenity House as an employee. As the Director of Marketing and Admission for Serenity House, Chris is passionate about bringing together clients, families, and the Serenity House program.

Patricia Murgio, M.Ed
Northeast Marketing/Admissions Director
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Originally from New York, Tricia Murgio attended and graduated from Union College with a BS in Psychology. She earned a Masters of Education from Sage Graduate School in Albany, New York. After working as a teacher in public school systems in the Northeast, Tricia relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and accepted a position with Metropolitan Serenity House as the Lead Teacher for Avner Bush Academy in July 2003. She facilitated and oversaw the reissuing of Avner Bush Academy's accreditation in October of 2004. Shortly thereafter she took on an administrative role for the school, overseeing the educational and family academic programs. In addition, due to Tricia's extensive working knowledge of the programs offered at
Metropolitan Serenity House she acts as the point of contact for new
admissions and general marketing throughout the Northeast. Please
contact Tricia at 404-863-0112 or tricia@serenityhouse.biz as she is always willing to speak to those in need about our programs.

Kim Castro Seymour, MSCM
Kim has worked for over 10 years in various social service industries. She has worked with battered women and children and worked in drug and alcohol treatment centers. She spent the majority of her career working in Vocational Rehabilitation as a Senior Job Coach, teaching and supervising others on training methods that benefit the physically and/or mentally disabled client in the workplace. Kim earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and her Master's Degree in Conflict Management. She has contributed research in the field of Restorative Justice. She is a skilled Mediator and a Registered Neutral for the State of Georgia. Kim is also a professional photographer. As Program Director, Kim brings her skills, education and experience to MASH to better serve clients, families and staff.

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