Our Team

Our team of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS) are dedicated to empowering individuals living with traumatic brain injuries and other neurological conditions.

With specialized training and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by our clients, our CBIS professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

With expertise in cognitive rehabilitation, community reintegration, and skill development for greater independence, our specialists are committed to fostering meaningful progress in the lives of those we serve. Backed by CARF accreditation, we uphold the highest standards of care, ensuring that every client receives personalized, impactful, and cost-effective support.

The Team

CEO

Seth Friedman

Before joining Neuro Community Care, Seth had been a social services leader for more than two decades, holding leadership positions at national organizations, including Father Flanagan’s Boys Town and the ACLU. His experience ranges from community development, education, rehabilitation, and holistic approaches to an individual's health.

Seth earned his Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University, a Master’s in Public Administration from CUNY Baruch, and a certificate in Ethical Leadership from Rutgers University.

CFO

Amie Sahor

Director of External Partnerships

Leslie Johnson

Leslie earned a B.A. in Psychology from Queens University in Charlotte and earned a Master’s in Rehabilitation Studies from ECU. She has over 25 years of experience working in settings such as hospitals and community rehabilitation, supporting individuals with brain injuries, mental health, physical and developmental disabilities. Leslie also assisted in the development and implementation of the first brain injury clubhouse in Raleigh, NC.

Leslie enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, vintage shopping, and traveling with her family.

Director of Training & Program Dev

Jenny Abramson

Jenny's career revolves around children and adults with chronic illness and disabilities in a variety of settings, including camps, clubhouses, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. She completed her Master of Social work at UNC Chapel Hill in 2009 and acquired her clinical social work license in 2012.

Jenny lives in Carrboro, NC, with her husband, two children, and a sweet, high-maintenance beagle named Kramer.

Director of Brain Injury Services

Stephen Johnson

Stephen grew up in eastern NC and graduated from NC State University with a degree in Psychology. After graduation, Stephen worked with pioneers in the autism field through Division TEACCH at UNC-Chapel Hill. Stephen is committed to serving the Warriors that have sacrificed their lives for our country.

Stephen spends most of his free time with his two young daughters and playing obscure sports.

Deputy Director of Brain Injury Services

Sara Luster

Sara spent her graduate internship was at the Salem VA Medical Center Inpatient PTSD Unit, where she gained tremendous respect for veterans living with invisible wounds. Sara has worked with individuals living with brain injuries and other disabilities.

Sara resides with her husband and two daughters, and together they enjoy trips to the beach and discovering local restaurants and shops.

Operations Manager

Amanda Adams

Amanda has a BS in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Integrative Physiology and Neurology from North Carolina State University. Since graduating from NC State, Amanda has worked in the medical field as part of the administrative and clinical support teams. Amanda has also worked in the research setting, studying neural regenerative pathways and the epigenetics of obesity.

Originally from Fayetteville, NC, Amanda now lives in Raleigh with her husband and dog. She enjoys traveling, hiking, and cooking.

Office Assitant

Jemeela Axell

Jemeela is a seasoned photographer and videographer with 19+ years in the field, holding a BA in Television Production from Howard University. She's also a certified Strategic Storytelling expert from Maine Media Workshop + College. In 2017, she founded A.R.T Media LLC, where she serves as Co-CEO and Lead Photographer.

Outside of work, she treasures moments with her daughter Amiyah "Ruby" and quality time with loved ones.

Staff Accountant

Sarah Cammon

Sarah is an accomplished professional who earned her degree in Accounting from Winston Salem State University .

Outside of her professional life, Sarah is a loving and devoted family person. She shares her life with her fiancé and their two wonderful children, Her commitment to both her career and family showcases her exceptional balance and dedication.

Accounts Payable

Rhonda Johnson

Rhonda has over 20 years of accounting experience. Rhonda is originally from Washington, DC, and relocated to North Carolina in 2013. Rhonda enjoys reading and doing home improvement projects in her spare time. She also loves visiting her son and two wonderful grandchildren in Washington, DC.

Human Resource Manager

Leila Wheeler

Lead Case Manager

Shawn Chase

Lead Case Manager

Sean Dowdall

Lead Case Manager

Carrie Lieb

Carrie has over 30 years of experience working in the rehabilitation field as a case manager, cognitive rehabilitation therapist, and care coordinator. She has worked in a variety of settings, empowering individuals with disabilities and providing education and support to families.

Carrie graduated from the University of Florida with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband and has two adult sons. Carrie enjoys traveling, gardening, and hosting dinner parties for friends.

Lead Case Manager

Robyn Woodhouse

Robyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Fitchburg State University and began working with adults with mental health challenges. She served as Case Manager, Assistant Clinical Director, and Human Rights Coordinator. Then, in 2022, Robyn relocated to Raleigh and joined NCC

Robyn enjoys cooking, traveling, staying active, spending time with family & friends, and outdoor activities such as paddle-boarding and hiking.

Case Manager

Denise Alba

Denise enjoys family activities with her husband, 4 daughters and their significant others. She enjoys family outings to share their love of choir concerts, musical theatre, beach trips, local festivals and trying new restaurants and meeting up at breweries.

She loves working in her yard growing and nurturing perennial flower gardens to enjoy year-round blooms.

Case Manager

Rom Alphin

Case Manager

Allie Baker

Case Manager

Sheri Bartel

Sheri Bartel has worked as a case manager with Neuro Community Care since 2015. Prior to NCC, Sheri worked at TBI Project STAR at Carolinas Rehabilitation and as the Senior Research Technician for two separate brain injury research studies. Sheri spent 4 years developing and implementing brain injury training programs and materials for professionals in North Carolina

In her free time, Sheri enjoys spending time with her family, outdoors, reading, cooking, and exercising.

Case Manager

Nerissa Behrmann

Case Manager

Stephanie Bryan

Stephanie is a speech-language pathologist with a passion for helping individuals with neurological challenges, bringing experience from both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings.

When she’s not working, you’ll find her chasing finish lines at major marathons or whipping up something tasty in the kitchen.

Case Manager

Chelsea Calnan

Case Manager

Shani Cohen

Shani graduated in 2000 from the UNC at Chapel Hill with an MS in Rehabilitation Psychology and Counseling. She has extensive knowledge in the field of brain injury rehabilitation as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Case Manager, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. Shani is also conversational in Spanish and fluent in French. Her career has solely focused on advocating for adults with brain injuries and their families as a counselor, case manager, and trainer.

Credentials: MS, LCMHC, CCM, CBIST

Case Manager

Rachael Edens

Community Support Specialist

Steven Edwards

Case Manager

Mary Jo Fisher

Mary Jo brings over 40 years of experience in Speech-Language Pathology, supporting individuals with brain injuries across diverse clinical and community settings. She is passionate about helping people identify their focus, passions, and purpose, and set person-centered goals. A strong advocate for the power of human connection, Mary Jo emphasizes social relationships as a key part of healing and growth.

Mary Jo lives in Apex, NC, with her husband. She cherishes time with her two adult children and twin grandchildren. Outside work, she enjoys exploring small towns, swimming, walking, and expressing her creativity through arts, crafts, and home decorating. Above all, she finds joy in hosting friends for good conversation and a delicious meal.

Case Manager

Te'Sheonna Fryar

Te’Sheonna has almost a decade of Case Management experience and truly loves what she does. Te’Sheonna got into Case Management because she always believed everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered. She’s passionate about mental health advocacy, helping people find their strength, and supporting others through life’s ups and downs.

Te’Sheonna is known for being helpful, dependable, and easy to talk to.

Case Manager

Krystal Garcia

Case Manager

John Godfrey

Case Manager

Lisa Gonzalez

Lisa has over 20 years as an occupational therapist, focusing her career on brain injury rehabilitation. In addition, she has five years of teaching at a community college and for the past 12 years served as a case manager with NCC. She is passionate about helping individuals thrive in their environments, believing that meaningful recovery happens when therapy extends beyond clinical walls.

Lisa finds joy in creative expression through mosaics, quilting, and stained glass. Her favorite season is spring, and she cherishes quiet Sunday mornings with a good cup of coffee, listening to birdsong, and soaking in the beauty of a sunrise.

Case Manager

Rose Griffin

Rose earned a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Iowa. She has 35 years of experience working with those affected by brain injuries and neurological conditions, spanning inpatient/outpatient care, training, and research.

She lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and enjoys spending time with her family. In her free time, Rose loves being outdoors, a variety of physical activities, and exploring new places.

Case Manager

Salley Massey

Sally grew up in a small town north of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 1994, Sally graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and double majored in Social Work and Sociology. Sally has over twenty years of social work case management experience in multiple health care settings such as hospitals, home health agencies, adult protective services, and pharmacy.

In Sally’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and working in the yard.

Case Manager

Katrina McFarland

Katrina holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Colorado State University. After completing a clinical internship at a Chicago children’s hospital, she became a Certified Music Therapist. She worked in a community living center for Veterans, a forensic mental health institute, and a jail-based competency restoration program. Katrina relocated to NC in 2022 with her husband, an Army Veteran, before settling in Atlanta. She enjoys time with family and friends, exploring new places, hiking, and relaxing with a great movie—usually with a cat curled up nearby.

Case Manager

Kiera Nelligan

Originally from Boston, Kiera moved to NC in 2023. Kiera loves all things New England Sports, especially the Boston Bruins, since she has been playing hockey her whole life.

Her boyfriend and her enjoy being active and outdoors, taking their dog for hikes, playing pickleball, going to concerts, and traveling. They also like to pretend that they are foodies!

Case Manager

Lukas Parkin

Case Manager

Jordin Soler

Jordin graduated with her Bachelor’s in English from the UCONN in 2011 with the intent of becoming a teacher, but then fell into the field of social work and has been in love with it since. She has worked with both youth and adult populations including those with developmental disabilities, trauma, mental health challenges, and substance abuse histories across a variety of home and community-based settings.

Jordin joined NCC in 2024 to extend that passion to Veterans.

Outside of work, Jordin enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, kickboxing, playing the drums, reading, and writing.

Case Manager

Michele Sullivan

Michele graduated from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Michele began her career working in mental health as a day treatment counselor in Sanford, FL. She relocated to North Carolina in 2007 to become a Clinical Supervisor/Operations Manager. Michele has also worked as a community support team leader, providing mental health and crisis services to adults in their local community.

Michele lives in Smithfield with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends

Case Manager

Tomitha Zimmerman

Military life has always been a big part of Tomitha's life — as an Army wife, and as a proud mom of four boys with two active duty sons.

Tomitha is a social worker who loves helping people, so supporting military families just feels like home! When she's not bouncing between multiple sporting events with her boys, you’ll probably find her gardening, or curled up with a good book. But if it's football season, you can bet she's in front of a TV or cheering from the stands for The Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes!