Louis Turdo is the CEO and founder of Avita Hope in Jersey City. Louis believes that an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab center should provide a program that does more than just address the addiction. It must also consider an individual’s medical needs, living situation, and any co-occurring mental health conditions that may be underlying factors in their substance use issues.

Prior to his part in Avita Hope, Louis ran a successful bail bond business for over 20 years. During constant interaction with his clients, he observed many families being destroyed by addiction. It seemed that one family member spent most of his/her time in and out of jail, draining their life savings due to the power of addiction. It is a vicious cycle, and one Louis is passionate about helping to change. Through his hard work and a desire to help people recover, Louis has acquired the skills and knowledge needed to ensure that the programs and staff of Avita Hope reach their maximum potential to best serve our patients.

Dr. Michael Lienhard obtained his medical degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, FL, completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, and completed two specialty fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and in Addiction Psychiatry at Montefiore Hospital. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP). Dr. Lienhard is thoughtful and empathetic in his approach to psychiatric treatment, utilizing well-studied interventions to alleviate the distress and improve the lives of those with mental health disorders.

As a professional, Sarah brings over 35 years of leadership to Avita Hope. Having led operations, regulatory affairs and medical staff support in several hospitals in New York and New Jersey, Sarah understands and embraces team building and communication, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.

Sarah looks forward to bringing her education and experience in psychology and human development, along with her personal journey of self-exploration and recovery to the team at Avita Hope.

Hudson Robinson brings years of outstanding, person-centered, solution-focused leadership and high-performance clinical teams to his role as Administrator and Director of Substance Abuse Counseling Service at Avita Hope. He strives to provide quality treatment services, helping clients to unlearn harmful and detrimental behaviors by replacing destructive habits with quality-of-life practices to build a high standard lifestyle, and have more caring and loving relationships with those who matter to them. An exceptional leader, Hudson consistently delivers comprehensive, evidence-based clinical behavioral treatment services. Hudson has worked throughout the metropolitan New York area and held leadership positions in various roles, including project/program management, operations, quality assurance and controls, regulatory compliance, and supervision.