Neil McKinnell
Chairman of the Board
Neil McKinnell, the founder and Chairman of the Board for Evoke Wellness, has over 25 years of experience creating and leading successful businesses in e-commerce, real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and healthcare. As a seasoned executive, Neil’s ability to balance strategic decisions, financial discipline and a hands on approach to leadership has markedly helped Evoke Wellness establish a concrete foundation needed for its earned success.
Dr. David Kashan, MD
Chief Medical Director
Dr. Kashan is an attending psychiatrist as well as the medical director of Evoke Wellness at Hilliard and Evoke Wellness at Cohasset. He attended Bucknell University for undergraduate studies and A.T. Still University for medical school. Addiction and mental health struggles have impacted several of his close friends and family members throughout his life. Accordingly, it is his mission to make sure that those afflicted with these conditions receive the best treatment possible. He is extremely proud that the stigma associated with mental health and addiction is finally on the decline. “Life is hard and it is okay to not be okay. Personally, I see the ability to ask for help as a sign of strength rather than weakness. My goal at Evoke Wellness is to ensure optimal patient care, which means treating symptoms in a way that minimizes side effect burden and utilizes the least number of medications necessary to alleviate those symptoms. It is truly an honor to be able to treat and restore hope to patients who have so much to offer the world if just given the right tools to do so.”
Staci Mitchell
Interim Executive Director
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Staci recently transferred to Hilliard, Ohio to work with our amazing team doing what she loves. Staci is a motivated, empathetic, goal-driven, and strong communicator. She has worked in the substance use field for 4.5 years.
“I have this unique opportunity to encourage and empathize with clients who are engaging in a monumental, life-changing experience. Meeting them on their level and ensuring everyone receives the best client care possible that is tailored to their specific needs.”
Jonathan Fimbres
Director of Operations
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Parsippany, New Jersey, Jon is an Evoke Wellness alumnus from the Florida location. He quickly fell in love with the culture there after starting as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in their Miramar location. Jon relocated to join the team in Waltham as the Housing Manager and eventually moved to the Hilliard, Ohio Evoke as an Operations Supervisor. Since opening day, he has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and satisfaction of our clients. Jon is now the Director of Operations, committed to maintaining high standards of care and service.
Morgan Hoffman
Director of Nursing
Morgan is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She became a Registered nurse 8 years ago. She has traveled and been in 42 states, as an emergency room nurse. Until finding her passion in psych and substance abuse as the Nurse manager at Harvard medical teaching hospital in Cambridge Massachusetts. She recently decided to retire from traveling and found a permanent home in Ohio with her family. She has a passion for behavioral health and substance abuse patients and feels if she can change one life in her career, it will make every hard day worth it.
Adrienne Harmon, LSW
Therapist
Adrienne earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Ohio State Lima and is currently completing her master’s degree in social work at Capella University. Her journey into social work was driven by a deep passion for helping others and a natural ability to connect with and understand people. Through her studies and professional experience, she has found social work to be not only a vocation but also a means of personal growth, particularly in the areas of addiction and mental health.
In her free time, Adrienne enjoys taking walks and engaging in outdoor activities with her son, who shares her love for nature and exploration. She values the opportunity to collaborate with a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of their clients. The supportive environment at Evoke Wellness encourages professional growth and fosters a sense of belonging, allowing them to work together to provide compassionate care and support. The camaraderie among colleagues enhances their ability to deliver comprehensive and effective services, creating a positive and fulfilling workplace environment.
Paige Doerfler
Clinical Therapist BSW, CDCA
Paige has a bachelor’s degree in social work and graduated from Ohio University in 2019. She completed her CDCA upon graduating and is currently working towards her LSW. Outside of work she spends her time at the gym and eating all the food. She enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors, with her dog and with her nieces and nephews! Paige has a passion for this population as it hits home. She enjoys helping others and being part of their recovery journey aiding and advocating. She has been engaged in the field since 2018 and initially worked in outpatient/sober living, then transitioned into detox and inpatient once she began working at Evoke Wellness.
Vashawn Thurston
Executive Chef
Vashawn Thurston, is an executive chef at Evoke Wellness LLC. She was born in Miami, FL and is a mother of three children. Vashawn has a love of cooking and helping others find success through food preparation. Prior to coming to Evoke Hilliard, she was employed through Evoke Wellness at Miramar where she worked through various positions before becoming executive chef at Evoke Cohasset. Vashawn loves what she does and it’s very evident in every meal she expertly crafts.
