Our Team

Vera Sansone serves as the President and CEO of CPC Integrated Health and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational performance of the agency. Known for setting the standards on quality integrated behavioral healthcare in New Jersey and beyond, Vera leads over 350 team members serving over 12,000 clients annually. Dedicated to building healthier and more equitable communities and known for being on the forefront of the most recent advancements in mental health and substance use disorders treatment, under Vera’s leadership CPC became the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in the State of New Jersey and one of the first in the Nation. Additionally, Vera led CPC to become the pilot program and partner to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ for the Integrated Systems of Care (ISC) program which integrates behavioral health services through coordinated care—a program which is now currently being replicated throughout NJ.

Vera previously served on the New Jersey State Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) for Addictions and Co-Occurring Disorders and is a current member of the Governor’s Fee-For-Service (FFS) Transition Oversight Board and the VNA Health Group, Child and Family Advisory Board. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Vera previously held numerous administrative and clinical roles in New York State Psychiatric facilities and prior to her current role as President & CEO, Vera served as CPC’s Chief Operating Officer.

Dan provides strategic oversight and ensures the fiscal integrity of CPC’s $40M budget including financial operations, the CPC Foundation, and facilities across all seven agency locations. Dan’s previous experience at KPMG, where he assisted numerous non-profit organizations, has given him a unique perspective in his role as CFO of CPC Behavioral Healthcare.

As a critical part of the CPC team since 2006, Donna’s leadership and impact on our mission is vast and far-reaching. She oversees the administrative and clinical components of our Outpatient Programs and Addictions Programs in Aberdeen, Freehold, Howell and Red Bank, as well as the Adult Partial Care Program, Community Youth Services Team, Integrated Case Management Services, Justice Involved Services, Supported Housing, Supported Employment, and PACT.

Cheryl oversees all educational and clinical operations of the High Point School, serving children ages 5 through 21. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with school counselor and administrator certifications. Cheryl has worked in various roles in High Point School and CPC’s residential programs. Prior to CPC, Cheryl worked as the program coordinator of School Based Services at Keansburg High School.

With over 20 years of non-profit experience working in behavioral health, LeeAnn joins the CPC team with extensive leadership expertise.  She oversees all facets of information management including technology, billing practices, quality management, corporate compliance and data analysis.  LeeAnn is committed to improving client outcomes through strategic technology use, data-driven decision-making, and ongoing improvement initiatives in alignment with CPC’s mission.

Lauren brings nearly a decade of experience in healthcare leadership to her role as Vice President of Human Resources at CPC. Before joining CPC, she served as Director of Operations at a multi-site behavioral health treatment facility, where she built and led the HR functions, streamlined operations, and partnered with clinical teams to strengthen staff engagement and client care. Lauren is passionate about creating a workplace culture where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. She holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration and is dedicated to aligning HR strategy with CPC’s mission of providing whole-person, compassionate care. 

Working across teams to strengthen the visibility and capacity of CPC, Lynn leads strategic marketing & communications, community engagement and philanthropy.

Roger is responsible for facilitating quality management and performance improvement activities at CPC. He provides guidance to staff regarding implementation and adherence to Federal and NJ State laws/regulations, as well as agency policy and procedures. As a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Roger manages CPC’s internship program, supervises student interns and NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker candidates, and provides individual therapy to agency clients as assigned.

Kristin has been a dedicated member of CPC since 2013. She began her journey as an Application Support Analyst and later served as our Billing Manager for three years. Today, Kristin leads our EHR Application Support team, ensuring the seamless flow of critical data that our operations team relies on.

As a bridge between our organization and the greater Monmouth County community, Ken maximizes relationships, identifies linkages, and engages individuals, nonprofits, government agencies, universities, corporations and organizations, in the mission and services of CPC. As a clinician and trainer in the field of behavioral health, Ken provides our community with resources and education in mental health, and substance use treatment.

As the Medical Director at CPC, Dr. Green supervises CPC’s doctors and nurse practitioners while also overseeing the direction in determining treatment guidelines and medication formulary selection. As a dedicated psychiatrist at CPC for the past 24 years, Dr. Green also provides clinical care for clients.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of medicine, Dr. Rodriguez has been the Medical Director of Addiction Services at CPC since 2018. Providing direct clinical care to clients with Substance Use Disorder, Dr. Rodriguez also provides oversight, education and guidance to providers who are caring for patients with Substance Use Disorders. A Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Dr. Rodriguez is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and has been recognized for her experience and dedication in the field of Addiction Medicine.

Julie Edwards is the Medical Director of Integrated Care and the ISC Program at CPC, where she leads the integration of wellness and physical health into CPC programs. Julie is responsible for ensuring that client services at CPC are at the forefront of integrated, client-centered, and comprehensive whole-person care.

As a critical part of the CPC team since 2006, Donna’s leadership and impact on our mission is vast and far-reaching. She oversees the administrative and clinical components of our Outpatient Programs and Addictions Programs in Aberdeen, Freehold, Howell and Red Bank, as well as the Adult Partial Care Program, Community Youth Services Team, Integrated Case Management Services, Justice Involved Services, Supported Housing, Supported Employment, and PACT

With over 18 years of dedicated service at CPC, Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, currently serving as the Vice President of Addiction Services. Her role involves overseeing and advancing CPC’s addiction treatment programs, ensuring the highest quality of care and support for our clients.

Tricia is the director of the Howell Counseling Center and the Community Youth Team, where she is responsible for administrative and clinical oversight of both programs.

Cheryl oversees all educational and clinical operations of the High Point School, serving children ages 5 through 21. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with school counselor and administrator certifications. Cheryl has worked in various roles in High Point School and CPC’s residential programs. Prior to CPC, Cheryl worked as the program coordinator of School Based Services at Keansburg High School.

Julie serves as both the reading specialist and supervisor of special education, where she oversees the instructional programs at High Point School. Julie was a teacher and administrator for thirty-two years in both the Neptune Township and Rumson school districts prior to coming to High Point School four years ago.