About Staff
Executive Team
Roy J. DuPrez M.Ed. Chief Executive Officer/Founder
Throughout his academic and professional career, Roy has worked with hundreds of young adults and “at risk youth.” In the last 20 years Roy has done an extensive amount of work with community organizations, such as: Americorps, The Indigo Movement Inc., Weed and Seed Community Development and The Guidance Center Adolescent Unit. Roy’s professional career has taken him through the classroom, the outdoors, jails, juvenile and adult drug and alcohol treatment centers and now is the Chief Executive Officer and Program Development for Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures. Read more…
Graciela Del Moral Iturbe Chief Financial Officer Graciela comes to Back2Basics with an extensive education and successful vocation in the field of Marketing and Communications. Graciela has owned and operated several successful businesses throughout Mexico, Canada and the United States. Graciela speaks Spanish, English and French fluently and understands the delicate nature of transgressing various cultures and intense personalities. Read more…
John Valvo L.I.S.A.C. Clinical Coordinator/Primary Therapist
John Valvo established a solo private practice in Flagstaff, AZ in 1990 became a pioneer for substance abuse counseling. From 1995 to 2000, he was a full partner in Flagstaff Child & Family Counseling. Presently he his associated with Adult Child and Teen Counseling Service a highly respected small practice treating broad range of mental health issues.
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Clinical Team
Teresa Bertsch M.D. Psychiatrist Dr. Bertsch is a board-certified psychiatrist who for the past 19 years has been the Chief Medical Officer of Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority (NARBHA). Read more…
Mary Delduca M.D. Psychiatrist Dr. Delduca attended medical school at University of Arizona College of Medicine and graduated in 1989, having 22 years experience.
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Erin Erwin-Mahlios Ph.D Psychologist Dr. Erin Erwin-Mahlios attended graduate school at Northern Arizona University and graduated in 1994, having18 years of extensive experience. She has worked in a school district as a school psychologist since that time where her primary role has been evaluating students for specific learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and emotional disabilities as well as training district employees (counselors, psychologists) in suicide intervention and crisis management.
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Charles Horton M.S.W., L.I.S.A.C., L.C.S.W., Ph.D. Primary Therapist
Charles specializes in therapeutic groups and individual therapy, mainly for substance abuse, familial difficulties, disabilities and life threatening illness. Charles has been in recovery since January of 1985, implementing a variety of 12-step programs.
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Keelyn Riley LMSW Primary Therapist Keelyn Riley has passionately bridged the worlds of traditional psychotherapy and holistic mind-body healing through the powerful and transformational art of Yoga Therapy. Read more…
Brad Steelman MSW Client Detox and Assessment Flagstaff Medical Center
Brad has been in worked in addiction recovery for decades in areas of co-dependence, family dysfunction and trauma spectrum disorders. Read more…
Sean Orlando MSOM, L.aC, MLS Health and Wellness Program Director
Sean, along with Roy DuPrez and Matt Sarnoski, began The Indigo Movement Inc. in Flagstaff, providing a drug and alcohol prevention outlet and pertinent activities and life skills for more than 2000 At Risk Youth in the Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona Community. Read more…
Benjamin Scharfenberger B.S. Kung Fu/ Health Promotions Instructor
It has become Ben’s goal to teach others about striving to achieve balance and self determination, to become a more successful and productive person. He also teaches Qigong and Tai Chi group sessions for various local Substance Abuse Programs and can testify to the progress his students can achieve through the specific Kung Fu modalities implemented. Read more…
Outdoor Team
Kaylie Corrigan Outdoor Supervisor Kaylie is a guide with Back to Basics Outdoor Adventures. She grew up on a small horse ranch in Northern Colorado and has worked in the outdoor industry in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Kentucky and now Arizona.
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Bob Baronas Outdoor Guide Bio coming soon…
Daniel Maestas Auxiliary Outdoor Guide Bio coming soon…
Sean Smith Outdoor Guide Bio coming soon…
Colby Emerson Outdoor Intern Bio coming soon…
Residential Team
Kathleen M. D. Arreola Director of Culinary and Menu Planning Kathy brings three consecutive decades of personal 12 step recovery and almost 40 years in the food service industry. Read more…
Chase Christensen Residential Supervisor Chase began his journey at B2B as a guide with Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures. Chase grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has lived in Flagstaff for the past year. Chase is currently studying psychology with an emphasis in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Read more…
Francisco Rendon Assistant Program Director Francisco comes to Back2Basics with more than 15 years of experience working in various social and mental health programs. Francisco graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.A. in Psychology in 1998.
Spencer Gharrity Transition Coordinator Spencer was born in San Francisco, CA and raised in the east bay area. He pursued a college degree at San Diego State University for two years prior to his journey to sobriety. After passing through three 30-day programs, Spencer found a sober home at Back2Basics and graduated. Read more…
Danny Matthews Overnight Staff Danny is originally from Tempe, AZ. He started his road to recovery at Back2Basics in June 2010. After completing his six months he assumed the position of manager at one of the drug and alcohol treatment houses.
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Brendon Foley Residential Intern Brendon was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Brendon wanted to give back to the community at Back2Basics, and applied for a residential internship. Brendon has his WFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification, and enjoys rock climbing and snowboarding.
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Carly Strauss Media Coordinator Bio coming soon…
Carly Robertson Online Content Editor Carly is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Back2Basics staff and mission to provide support to those struggling with addiction. She is based in Los Angeles, California and has two Bachelor of Arts degrees, in Spanish and Communication with a concentration in Journalism. Read more…
