Meet the Team
Built on Experience. United by Purpose.
Our team combines professional expertise, lived experience, clinical oversight, community engagement, and a shared commitment to helping individuals create lasting change. Together, we work to provide structured, accessible, and supportive behavioral health services throughout California.
Ronald Alvarado, CADC-II, ICADC, CAMS-II, PSS, DVC, PPC, CCHW
Founder
Ronald Alvarado founded Clear Path Wellness & Recovery with a vision of creating accessible, structured, and meaningful behavioral health services that help individuals build lasting stability and wellness. Ron brings extensive experience in addiction recovery, behavioral health programming, peer support, anger management, parenting education, domestic violence intervention, community health work, and reentry services. His leadership combines professional training, lived experience, and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families create meaningful, long-term change.
Jennifer Chambliss, LCSW
Renee Alvarado
Creiselda Varela
Clinical Director
Director of Admin & Finance
Strategic Development Manager
Jennifer provides clinical oversight and guidance to ensure services remain ethical, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with best practices.
Renee oversees administrative operations, financial management, organizational systems, and business processes that help ensure Clear Path remains efficient.
Creiselda leads strategic growth initiatives, community engagement efforts, partnership development, and outreach activities expansion across California.
Vanessa Drinkwater, RADT, CCHW
Tara Miles, PSS
Richard Dang, RADT-I, PSS
Provider Relations Manager
Community Outreach Manager
Peer Support Specialist
Vanessa supports provider partnerships, community health initiatives, and resource coordination while strengthening collaborative relationships.
Tara oversees outreach efforts and peer support initiatives, helping clients remain connected, engaged, and supported through their personal journey.
Richard brings firsthand recovery experience and peer mentorship to help individuals build confidence and move toward long-term success and stability.