Healthcare Professionals in Phoenix, Arizona

For Sheena, leading Ebony House is more than a professional role—it is a personal connection to a mission she has understood for much of her life.

Raised in South Phoenix, the same community where Ebony House began its journey more than 50 years ago, Sheena grew up understanding the importance of organizations that provide support, hope, and resources to individuals and families impacted by substance use and behavioral health challenges.

Her connection to recovery began through her own family. Sheena’s mother experienced substance use challenges but found recovery and maintained sobriety for more than 30 years. Her mother’s journey became a powerful example of resilience, transformation, and the impact that support and treatment can have on individuals and families.

Before opening her own treatment program, Sheena’s mother worked at Ebony House, contributing to the organization’s mission of serving individuals affected by substance use. She later founded The Potter’s House Substance Abuse Center, an outpatient treatment program that served the community for 17 years. Sheena had the privilege of working alongside her mother for approximately 15 years, where she witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of compassionate behavioral health services.

Through those experiences, Sheena developed a deep understanding that recovery affects more than the individual—it impacts families, relationships, and entire communities. This personal connection continues to shape her commitment to ensuring that individuals and families have access to quality, compassionate behavioral health care.

Professionally, Sheena brings more than 17 years of leadership experience in healthcare administration, behavioral health operations, compliance, program development, and community-based services. She holds a Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) and a Bachelor of Arts in Business, providing a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic planning, workforce development, and operational management.

Throughout her career, Sheena has focused on strengthening healthcare organizations, developing sustainable programs, improving operational systems, navigating complex regulatory environments, and building partnerships that expand access to behavioral health services.

Her leadership experience includes:

• Behavioral health program development and administration
• Healthcare operations and organizational leadership
• Regulatory compliance, licensing, and quality improvement
• Healthcare contracting and payer relations, including AHCCCS-managed care organizations
• Workforce development and team building
• Strategic planning and community partnerships

As CEO of Ebony House, Sheena is committed to honoring the organization’s more than 50-year legacy while building a strong and sustainable future. Her vision is to ensure Ebony House remains an organization the community can trust—one that provides compassionate services, supports individuals and families, and continues making a meaningful impact for generations to come.

“I want Ebony House to be known as an organization that people can trust—one that honors its history, understands the needs of the community, and continues to provide hope, healing, and support to individuals and families.”