Our Team

Serifatu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She joined Onsite’s team as a Clinical Specialist, bringing with her over 10 years in the mental health field. She received a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences and Community Health Education from California State University of Long Beach, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary.

Prior to working in mental health, Serifatu spent 20 years within the public health sector. She held various roles aimed at educating and empowering children, teens, and families. Previously, she led a coalition focused on child and teen injury prevention, and assisted the Center for Disease Control in studying the impact of a teen mother’s support network on her decisions around infant safety. As a Technical Trainer and Health Educator, she was regularly featured on television, radio, and at conferences. She also worked as a Foster Parent Trainer, supporting prospective adoptive and foster parents in developing the skills necessary to care for children who have experienced trauma.

Throughout her time in public health, she noticed the profound impact of trauma, mental health, and addiction on community members, and felt called to bring her skills into clinical work. For the past 10 years, Serifatu has held therapeutic roles supporting individuals and families. Her previous experience continues to inform her clinical practice through her consideration of the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being and her ability to help instill and affirm skills necessary to create sustainable change. She also continues to carry with her the understanding of how trauma can influence health and behavior, and the importance of a supportive community.

Serifatu leans on experiential modalities and a client-centered, holistic, and compassionate approach to healing. She brings her wealth of training and creativity to help individuals challenge old stories, amplify moments of resilience, and reimagine their future.

Megan is the Director of Onsite’s Equine and Adventure Program. She has over 14 years in the mental health field and has held roles as an Outdoor Educator, Program Director, and Therapist. She received her Master’s degree in Psychology from Lipscomb University, where she is currently an adjunct faculty member in their graduate school. She is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Equine, Wilderness and Adventure Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Wilderness First Responder.

Megan incorporates EMDR, IFS, Psychodrama, and Experiential modalities into her work. She skillfully blends her experience as an Outdoor Educator and Backcountry Guide with her training as a trauma therapist, affording her ability to curate outdoor experiences tailored to the participant’s individual needs while maintaining safety. Along with her ability to support those on their healing journey from trauma or addiction, she also has training in spiritual care and works with clients who have experienced hurt in religious settings or are seeking a greater sense of connection and purpose in life.

Amanda Morrow, MS, serves as the Milestones’ Clinical Supervisor. Amanda previously served as a Primary Therapist for the residents of Milestones, Onsite’s Residential Trauma Program. In this role, Amanda had the honor of walking with clients as they explore the depths of their pain and helps equip them to walk through that pain towards healing.

Before coming to Onsite, Amanda worked as a therapist in a residential treatment center that dealt with addiction, mental health, and traumas. In addition, she also worked as a psychoeducational therapist in an outpatient treatment center for adolescent males. After attending Psychodrama and Experiential Training Institute programs for mental health professionals on our campus, Amanda left hoping to work at Onsite. She longed to work for a program that integrated experiential modalities to treat individuals holistically.

Becci serves as the Operations Director, supporting the client care and resource planning, admissions, and operations of Onsite’s Entertainment and Specialized Services division. In this role, she supports and serves our clients in public-facing positions.

Becci has worked in the behavioral health industry for years and has admired and respected the work of Onsite from afar. She is excited and honored to join the team and support this new extension of Onsite offerings. Programs. In previous roles, Becci served as the initial point of contact for clients and referents, providing detailed customer and case management services, cultivating and maintaining close relationships with families, expanding brand visibility internationally, and implementing and executing new policies, programs, and systems. Her prior experience and unique skills make her the perfect choice to oversee operations for this division.

Chase has been working with individuals seeking growth experiences for over 15 years. His passion was created out of his own journey in recovery beginning in 2005. Since then, he has worked within other organizations including several recovery residences, an intensive outpatient program as a group counselor, as well as substance use and dual diagnosis treatment.

Onsite holds a special place in Chase’s heart, as he himself has experienced the life-changing work that takes place. The moment he stepped on to Onsite’s campus he felt the spirit of healing. In his position at Onsite, he brings passion, experience, and authenticity. In Chase’s personal life he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Hayley and their two children Adaline and Oliver.

Dana has worked in the behavioral health field for the past 20 years, primarily in residential treatment. Throughout her career, she’s held positions in Marketing, Admissions, Operations, and After-Care.

For seven years, Dana owned and operated a 12-bed women’s extended care trauma program in North Carolina. She was then asked to work as a consultant at a women’s primary residential program. In this process, Dana was instrumental in rebuilding their team and creating new programming and curriculum rooted in intention and trauma responsiveness. As a result of her expertise and leadership, the facility re-opened in just nine months, gaining an accreditation only awarded to five programs in the nation.

Dana joins the Onsite team with a deep appreciation and understanding of the impact of our experiences. For almost a decade, she returned annually to take part in Onsite’s Leadership Retreat for behavioral health professionals. She now serves as our Business Development Director, connecting people with the healing work of Onsite and Milestones. She is grateful to represent the place she has called her healing home for so many years.

Deanna Wantz joined the Onsite Foundation in 2015 and now serves as Executive Director, helping connect people to healing communities and mental health resources. Under Deanna’s leadership, the Onsite Foundation has launched programs in partnership with Onsite supporting veterans, bereaved parents, and survivors of mass shootings, as well as special projects partnering with Thistle Farms in Nashville and Love Does in Uganda. Over the last 3 years, the Onsite Foundation has supported over 400 Black mental health professionals through nationwide virtual training and support groups. 

Over the last 8 years, Deanna has raised and distributed over 4 million dollars in scholarships to mental health programs and initiatives through her work with the Onsite Foundation.

After owning her own business for 18 years, Diana focused on a career in the administrative/financial sector. This leap of faith led her to Onsite in 2011 as the Finance Director. Diana is now responsible for the training of all Milestones and Onsite employees and oversees the CARF certification standards.

Diana believes that to enjoy what you do and have the opportunity to play even a small part in changing someone’s life is a blessing. She sees her role on the Human Resources team as a vital part of the transformation of Onsite and believes it keeps her engaged and motivated in her work.

In her role as Alumni and Community Relations Senior Director, Mickenzie is responsible for serving Onsite, Milestones, and Onsite Wellness House alumni communities. She is also integral in furthering Onsite’s mission to design and deliver transformational experiences that optimize life and build meaning and value into the human experience. 

You may recognize her voice or face through the various hats she wears, representing the Onsite brand as the producer and co-host of the Living Centered Podcast and host of Onsite’s emotional wellness webinars.

Before joining the Onsite team, Mickenzie spent her career as a storyteller and community builder in various capacities. She cut her teeth at a non-profit where she learned the power of community development, alumni relations, and compelling copy that connects. Mickenzie also spent a few years leading social media marketing for a large brand, speaker, and best-selling author. 

Paula serves as Director of Hospitality & Design Services, leading our hospitality team and managing all the details that make our guests’ experiences exquisite including interiors, aesthetics and design.

Paula was born and raised in Galicia, a northern region off the coast of Spain. After moving nonstop for years around the globe, she made Tennessee her permanent home 11 years ago. In her time at Onsite, she has furthered attention to detail and service by equipping her incredible hospitality team with policies and procedures for a more efficient department. In addition, she has elevated the design of our spaces and put a heavy focus on making our campus a warming, welcoming environment with an emphasis on special touches.