Directors

 Jack Rockefeller, J.D., MPH, Executive Director

 rockefeller(at)windhorseimh.org

Jack is a psychiatric epidemiologist trained at Johns Hopkins.  With a deep background in philanthropy and the management of research institutions, he brings a trained eye to the provision of innovative health services.  Over the past two decades Jack has directed medical and biotechnology projects in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia.  While training as an attorney in San Francisco, Jack became focused on universal healthcare and health services for homeless populations across the U.S.  He is an ardent supporter of increased healthcare access, and hopes to guide Windhorse toward an increasingly supportive role in the lives of all who request the support of our system of care.

Sara Watters, MA, LMHC, Director of Clinical Operations

swatters(at)windhorseimh.org

Sara has been a part of the Windhorse clinical staff since 2002, working as Intensive Psychotherapist, Team Leader, Team Counselor and Clinical Mentor. She earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School and an advanced clinical supervision certificate from Smith School of Social Work. Sara brings her years of experience in management before Windhorse to the Clinical Director and Interim Co-Executive Director roles. In addition to working with clients with extreme states of mind, Sara also has experience in bereavement counseling and career counseling. Outside of Windhorse, Sara is interested in gourmet food, gardening, Celtic spirituality, and creating an inviting home environment in which to entertain friends and family.

Jeff Bliss, MSW, Director, Admissions and Marketing

jbliss(at)windhorseimh.org

Jeff"s first degree was in Zoology (Marine Sciences). He followed a long trail of personal interests through teaching on a boat on the Chesapeake Bay, working as professional dancer for 18 years, including six years as the dancer in residence at the National Childrens' Hospital in Washington DC and teaching in the Gerontology Department at Naropa University for 5 summers. Now working for Windhorse since 2003, he serves as the Marketing and Development Director.

Program Staff

Kerry Ellen Wangen, MD, PhD - Consulting Psychiatrist

Kerry Ellen Wangen, MD, PhD has studied and trained extensively in the fields of nutrition, medicine and psychiatry.  She completed a PhD in nutritional biochemistry from the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Wangen went on to complete her medical degree also at the University of Minnesota combining ongoing research with medical training.  Dr. Wangen began an adult psychiatry residency at University of California –Irvine.  She completed her adult psychiatry residency training in Austin, Texas, and then returned to UC-Irvine for fellowship training in Child & Adolescent psychiatry.  She participates in a meditation group of mental health professionals, completed a year long mind-body fellowship which included over 4 months of silent retreat time.
 
Dr. Wangen’s professional goal is to help advance and research novel, holistic treatments for enhancing mental, physical and spiritual health.  In her daily work at UC-Irvine Department of Psychiatry, she maintains an emphasis on the integration of nutrition and mindfulness practices that empower individuals and promote their overall wellbeing. Outside of her professional career and ongoing learning, she enjoys a daily meditation practice, time in nature including hiking, activities with friends and family, listening to music, swimming, yoga, natural foods cooking, reading, and travel.

Stu Wetherbe, Housemate Coordinator

Stu has been with Windhorse since Fall 2005. He has had an eventful life; raised two children, established and ran two different businesses and lived through severe depression. He has great pleasure in sharing those experiences and the lessons learned with those around him.

Charlee Adams, MA MTS, Program Manager

 Charlee arrives at Windhorse IMH with a background in public health, contemplative practice and chaplaincy.   Professionally her last four years were spent as a Health Services Consultant with the Washington State Department of Health, where she interpreted and described a variety of epidemiologic data to the medical community and family members seeking guidance on immediate treatment options for childhood metabolic disorders.  Prior to this, Charlee attended divinity school, exploring contemplative practices (including meditation and dreamwork) and received her training as an interfaith chaplain.  She practiced chaplaincy at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.  Charlee has been a multi-year resident at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, north of San Francisco, and for the past year, an active member and resident of Blue Heron Zen Community in Seattle.  Charlee holds master's degrees from Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Northern Arizona University.