Who We Are

TAMHO/Franklin
csavvenas@tamho.org

Dina Savvenas is the Director of the Peer Wellness Initiative formerly known as My Health My Choice My Life that seeks to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans by offering 1:1 Wellness Coaching, Evidence-Based educational workshops and trainings that focus on improving wellness in 8-Dimensions: Social, Occupational, Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Financial, Emotional.  She has been doing this wonderful work for the last 8 years, and is personally committed to wellness for herself, her team of Peer Wellness Coaches, and for all others.  Dina earned a BS in Psychology and Philosophy, and then an MA in Storytelling from ETSU.  When she isn’t at work, you may find her spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, dancing, cooking, enjoying time with friends, learning new things, and taking care of her high-maintenance cat companion.  

Peer Wellness Coordinator
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services/Oak Ridge
floydbn@ridgeview.com

Barry N. Floyd was born in Manchester, Tennessee and raised in Flintstone, Georgia outside of Chattanooga. He is a retired Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer spending much of his time with the United States Marine Corps. Barry earned his Bachelor of Science in Management from the University Phoenix and earned his Associate of Science in Social Work from Roane State Community College.  Barry earned his CPRS in 2019 and put that certification to work starting as a Program Assistant in psychosocial rehabilitation for Ridgeview in 2020. Barry has his own health and mental health issues from his time in the U.S. Navy. Barry wants to help others in the best capacity that he can, so he decided to pursue the Peer Wellness Coach position. As a coach, he has more opportunities to show people there is hope for a positive change and help more people with the same problems that he has experienced. His favorite positive affirmation is “You can Bend Me, You can Twist me, But You will never Break Me.”

Peer Wellness Coach
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services/Oak Ridge
smithbs@ridgeview.com

Brandon was born in Wurzburg, Germany and raised in Oneida, Tennessee. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from East Tennessee State University. He started working for Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in October of 2023. Brandon has his own mental health issues that he deals with and hopes to use that lived experience to help others to the best of his abilities. He uses exercise, reading, writing, and other hobbies to cope and would like to pass on the importance of these techniques to those he works with. As a peer wellness coach, Brandon will have the opportunity to show people that there is hope and to make a change for the better if you believe in yourself and trust the people who are a positive influence in your life. One of his favorite quotes that he tries to live by is, “Life doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be lived.”. 

Julie Fann is a peer wellness coach for Frontier Health in Johnson City, TN.  She is a former newspaper reporter and adjunct professor who developed a passion for mental health issues due to her father’s serious mental illness as well as her own struggles. This led to a position as a grant writer for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law in Washington, D.C., the non-profit which was at the fore of the de-institutionalization movement in the 1970’s. She had the honor of meeting Patrick Kennedy who has been an advocate for mental health throughout his career, as well as Reese Butler, founder of 1-800-SUICIDE. With a bachelor’s degree in English from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and a master’s from East Tennessee State University, she considers it a privilege now to help those who are living with mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders in a four-county region in Upper East Tennessee where she was born and raised. She lives with two adorable kittens, and several house plants.

Peer Wellness Coach
River Valley Health/Knoxville
kathleen.hankins@rvh.org

Kathy Hankins has worked in the mental health field for more than a decade as a case manager, site coordinator for peer recovery, facilitated CBT, batterer's intervention, and empathy building groups for convicted felons.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Services. Kathy has two adult daughters and no grandchildren … yet.  She loves animals and currently has 2 dogs and 2 cats as part of my family.  She finds great peace in nature and enjoys crafts.

Peer Wellness Coach
River Valley Health/Knoxville
kerri.harris@rvh.org

Kerri Harris was born and raised in Maryville, TN and received her BA in Psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She started her career in integrated healthcare at Cherokee Health Systems as a case manager in 2020. She was inspired to join the Peer Wellness team by her interest in wellness and desire to help others living with mental illness see the impact that even small changes can have. Outside of work, Kerri enjoys reading, writing, yoga, bicycling, and spending quality time with family and friends. 

Peer Wellness Coach
River Valley Health/Knoxville
lauren.greer@rvh.org

Lauren Greer was born and raised in Jefferson City, TN and received her BA in Clinical Psychology from East Tennessee State University. She joined the Peer Wellness Initiative due to her passion for helping others and desire to make a career in behavioral health. She believes that even the smallest changes can have a large impact on mental health and cares deeply about helping others achieve their goals for recovery. Lauren enjoys reading, creative writing, camping, and being outdoors in her free time. 

Peer Wellness Coach
McNabb Center/Knoxville
Jill.Bishop@McNabb.org

Jill Bishop was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and is a peer wellness coach for the McNabb Center and serves individuals at the Friendship House.  Jill has struggled with addiction and her own mental health issues since a teenager.  In 2004 in hopes of helping Jill get sober her parents sent her to Californian to live with her brother and get away from the people, places, and have a fresh start.  Jill has been in recovery for 19 years and through her lived experiences she hopes to help others struggling with addiction and mental health issues.  Jill is a huge advocate for talk therapy which helped her understand her addiction, anxiety, and depression.  Jill decided to go back to school at 32 years old and has her BA in  Psychology from Californian State University Stanislaus.  Jill started with McNabb center in February 2024 and is enjoying the journey of helping others just as she was helped.  Outside of work she loves laying in the sun, yoga, walking, and spending time with her boyfriend and their two cats and dog.

Peer Wellness Coach
Frontier Health/Johnson City
ehdunham@frontierhealth.org

Eva has been working in the field of Mental Health for 15 years.  She has a BA in psychology, from California State University, Sacramento, and an AA in Psychology.  She is a CPRS, and has her own lived experience with a mental health diagnosis. Eva enjoys drawing, painting, and being creative. She also loves a good board game or card game.   Eva is a mother, and she is now happy to report that she is a grandmother.   She is also a mother to dogs.  Eva loves animals and animal experiences.  She believes people are important, and she values the human experience and everyone's unique and individual journey

Peer Wellness Coach
McNabb Center/Knoxville
carey.aiossa@mcnabb.org

Carey is from New York.  She moved to Florida when she was 18. She has been in recovery for 3 years.  Carey states that when she was younger, she had a problem with drinking and drugs. She had two children at the time, and, thankfully, before she did irreversible damage. She joined the Navy to “get herself right and do better by my family”. While in the Navy, she struggled with mental illness and was admitted to the hospital for suicidal ideation. From there, she participated in a CBT IOP that changed her life. She learned how to manage her emotions and triggers and ultimately started her journey to true recovery. Outside of work, Carey loves hanging out with her family and her animals. She has three children, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 ball pythons! Carey has been with McNabb Center since May, 2025, and she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  She is currently in a Master’s program, and her major is Psychology with a concentration in Developmental and Behavioral Psychology.

Peer Wellness Coach Team Lead
Park Center/Nashville
donald.judkins@parkcenternashville.org

Don Judkins graduated with honors from Middle Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Exercise Science. He is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with over a decade of experience in clinical, corporate, and community wellness. Don currently serves as the Peer Wellness Coach Team Lead at Park Center in Nashville, TN where he provides peer workshops that cover a wide range of health-related areas and one-on-one wellness coaching that supports adults living with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Outside of work, Don enjoys training in martial arts, writing, spending time outdoors, and teaching self-defense seminars across Middle Tennessee.

Peer Wellness Coach
Park Center/Nashville
dzervin.sasic@parkcenternashville.org

Dzervin was born in Bosnia & Herzegovina and has been in Nashville since 1999. He got his Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science, Fitness & Wellness, with a minor in Psychology. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, certified strength and conditioning coach, and currently working as a Peer wellness Coach. Dzervin loves anything having to do with health and biohacking the body to perform at its highest capacity. In his free time, he likes to spend his time in the gym, with his dog, and friends. Dzervin loves to read and or watch anything thought provoking especially those books, shows, and movies which force you to really think outside of the box.

Peer Wellness Coach
Alliance Healthcare Services/Memphis
fmcneal@alliance-hs.org

Felicia McNeal is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in business management, operations, and financial oversight. Adept at driving efficiency, implementing robust internal controls, and leading high-performing teams, Felicia excels at identifying deficiencies and coordinating effective corrective programs. With a strong background in risk management, compliance, and strategic planning, she is committed to fostering operational excellence and achieving organizational objectives. Felicia holds a Master's Certificate in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from Bethel University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science with honors in Management and Organizational Leadership. Felicia is well-traveled and currently lives in Memphis, TN with her family. As a veteran’s wife, she now has a desire help those with invisible wounds. Her passion to service others has always been vital, especially those that are at risk due to behavioral health and substance abuse disparities. As a result, she is now working at Alliance Healthcare Services to promote and support internal and external clients achieve a greater wellbeing throughout the community by utilizing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.

Peer Wellness Coach
Alliance Health Care Services/Memphis
miles@alliance-hs.org

Maggie Iles is a Peer Wellness Coach at Alliance Healthcare Services in Memphis, TN