Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind The Pearl. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise and passion, united in our mission to foster lasting transformation. Their commitment ensures every individual discovers their inner strength.

Marsha Stone, CEO of The Pearl treatment for women

Marsha STONE

CEO and Founder

Marsha Stone is the CEO and Founder of Foundation Stone Family of Programs, offering specialized treatment for individuals navigating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Drawing from her own lived experience in recovery, Marsha has built programs rooted in clinical integrity, compassion, and long-term healing. She previously founded BRC Healthcare, where she expanded services for more than a decade and helped shape a new standard of boutique, trauma-informed care.

Founder Marsha Stone has appeared on national media outlets discussing trauma-informed recovery, intervention ethics, and long-term addiction treatment. Her leadership and advocacy help shape the clinical philosophy behind The Pearl, a women’s residential program focused on deep healing and sustainable recovery. A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, Marsha has led multiple nonprofits, spoken at global conferences, and has been featured on A&E’s Intervention, Dr. Phil, and The Doctors. She holds a J.D. from North Carolina Central University and a B.A. in English, and lives in Austin with her veterinarian spouse and their five children. Learn more at marshastone.com.

Faculty

Dr. Yahya Saeed

MD
Medical Director

Tim May

Executive Director

Alicia Barreras

Director of The Pearl

Jayson Jones

MA, MARE, LCDC
Clinical Director

Melodee Carrier

Program Manager

Shawn Slobe

LCSW
Therapist

Blake Rust

Family Coordinator

Stacy Burkhart

Lead Client Associate

Corey Devillier

Medical Provider

Nick Boffa

Director of Integrative Services

Gwen O.

Fitness Instructor
leadership

Brittany Brizendine​

Chief of Staff

Haley Sola

VP of Strategy

Caitlin Stowell

VP of Development

Patrick McNamee

Director of Business Relations

Kimberly Schrader

VP of Billing & Utilization Review

Paige Morrison

VP of Program Operations

Bailey Boniface

VP of Revenue Operations

Natalie Phillips

Director of Admissions

Jane DOE

CEO and Founder