Our Team

The people behind Connections365 — clinicians, leaders, direct care staff, and board members working together to support youth, adults, and families.

Executive Team

Organizational leadership guiding strategy, programs, and operations.

Brenda Frachiseur – Executive Director

Brenda Frachiseur joined Connections365 as the Executive Director in 2026.

George White – Director of Quality Services

George White joined Connections365 in January 2024. He leads the

Richard Park – Director of Development

Rich Park serves as the Development Director for Connections365, where

Jennifer White – Human Resources Coordinator

Jennifer White serves as the HR Coordinator for the agency,

Vanessa Cervantes – Office Manager

Vanessa Cervantes joined the Connections365 team in July 2025. She

Kevin Solomon – Facilities Manager

Kevin Solomon Joined Connections365 as the Facilities Manager back in

Brandi Haws – Program Director

Brandi Haws has served as the Program Director with Connections365

Ashley Lute – Accounting Assistant

I first started with Connections365 in 2017 as an admin

Luis Caballero – Program Coordinator

Luis Caballero joined Connections365 as a direct care staff member

Clinical Team

Licensed and associate clinicians providing therapy and behavioral health care.

Betty Willis, MA, LPC

Program Director & Mental Health Therapist

With over 20 years of experience in the field of

Danica Rivera

Professional Counseling Associate | Clinical Therapist

Danica Rivera is a Professional Counseling Associate who works with

Joe Ivers, MA

Licensed Professional Counselor | Clinical Therapist

Joe has been practicing therapy for over a decade and

Dusty Bowers

Professional Counseling Associate / QMHP | Clinical Therapist

Dusty is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life’s

Erin Cox

Professional Counseling Associate / QMHP | Clinical Therapist

I am a compassionate and open minded mental health professional

Jennafer Toone Intake Coordinator

Jenna Toone joined Connections365 in 2023 as the Mental Health

Direct Care Providers

Our direct care staff work day-to-day alongside youth in our residential programs. Shown here by team and program rather than individual profile.

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The Youth Mentoring Program is designed to support young individuals

Board of Directors

Volunteer board members providing oversight and strategic guidance.

Carolyn Ream – Board Member

Carolyn grew up in Cathlamet, WA on a large cattle

Roberto Garcia – Board Secretary

Roberto Garcia was invited to join the Connections365 Board in the

Samantha Ross – Board Member

Samantha Ross is a Vice President and Branch Manager in

Sandra Evans – Board Treasurer

Sandra Evans has served as the Treasurer of the Connections365’s

James Pleiman – Board President

Jim Pleiman joined the Connections365 Board in December of 2018.

Mark Adams – Board Vice President

Mark Adams is a native Salem resident who owns and