Leading with Love

Alena Ward serves as Director of Alumni Relations at Momenta, where she nurtures lasting connections with the women who have moved through the program — celebrating their milestones, welcoming them back into the community, and reminding them they’re never alone in recovery.

Alena’s path to this role is a little unconventional: she first joined Momenta as its executive chef, nourishing clients in the most literal sense and coming to see that healing happens around the table as much as anywhere else. That same warmth and care now shape how she supports Momenta’s alumnae.

Grounded in Momenta’s “Leading with Love” philosophy, Alena believes recovery is a lifelong journey best walked alongside others. She finds deep meaning in staying connected with women long after their time in the program — cheering on their growth and helping them build a community they can lean on.

Jayden Johnson serves as the VP of Operations at Momenta Recovery, where she oversees the day-to-day operations that keep the program running smoothly and the environment safe, supportive, and healing for every woman in care. Jayden leads operational strategy and works closely with the clinical, admissions, and administrative teams to ensure Momenta delivers seamless, high-quality care at every step of the recovery journey.

She is passionate about building the systems and structure that allow Momenta’s mission — to lead with love — to thrive, freeing clinicians and staff to focus on what matters most: the women they serve. What drew Jayden to Momenta Recovery was its unique position as a small, trauma-focused women’s facility addressing a critical gap in treatment options, and its commitment to helping women reclaim their voices and rebuild their lives.

Jonathan Gutierrez serves as the Director of Marketing & Operations at Momenta Recovery, where he leads the strategy and systems that connect women and families to the care they need. Jonathan oversees Momenta’s marketing and outreach efforts while helping keep daily operations running smoothly, so the team can stay focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality treatment.

He is passionate about telling Momenta’s story with clarity and heart — making sure the women who need help can find a place that will meet them with dignity and support. What drew Jonathan to Momenta Recovery was its mission to lead with love and its commitment to creating a safe, trauma-focused space where women can reclaim their voices and rebuild their lives.

Kathryn Hungerford serves as the Director of Human Resources at Momenta Recovery, where she builds and supports the team behind the care. Kathryn leads recruiting, hiring, and the day-to-day people operations that keep Momenta staffed with compassionate, qualified professionals, and she works to create a workplace where they can do their best work.

She is passionate about cultivating a culture of care that extends from the staff to the women they serve — knowing that a supported, thriving team is what makes healing possible. What drew Kathryn to Momenta Recovery was its mission to lead with love and its commitment to creating a safe, trauma-focused space where women can reclaim their voices and rebuild their lives.

Mike Quist serves as the IT Manager at Momenta Recovery, where he oversees the technology and systems that keep the facility running securely and smoothly. From safeguarding sensitive client information to ensuring clinical and administrative teams have reliable tools at their fingertips, Mike works behind the scenes to make sure technology supports care rather than complicating it.

What drew Mike to Momenta Recovery was its mission to lead with love and its commitment to creating a safe, trauma-focused space where women can reclaim their voices and rebuild their lives. He takes pride in building the dependable, protected infrastructure that allows the team to stay focused on what matters most — the women they serve.

Dan Johnson is the Owner and Founder of Momenta Recovery, where his vision set the foundation for a place where women can heal with dignity, safety, and support. He built Momenta around a simple but powerful belief — that every woman deserves a compassionate, trauma-focused space to reclaim her life — and that conviction continues to guide the organization’s growth and direction today.

As Founder, Dan is dedicated to fostering a culture rooted in the mission to lead with love. He remains deeply committed to ensuring that Momenta Recovery stays true to its purpose: creating a healing place where women are seen, valued, and empowered to rebuild their lives and rediscover their voices.

Cy Vandermeer serves as Director of Recruitment at Momenta Recovery, where he leads the effort to build a compassionate, skilled team dedicated to walking alongside women on their recovery journeys. He knows that the heart of Momenta’s mission — leading with love — starts with the people who show up for our clients every day.

In his role, Cy focuses on finding and welcoming professionals who share Momenta’s commitment to trauma-informed, women-centered care. He’s passionate about creating a workplace where staff feel supported and inspired, so they in turn can offer that same care to the women who come to Momenta for healing.

Chrissie Keeney serves as Business Controller at Momenta Recovery, where she oversees the organization’s financial operations and helps keep the center on a strong, sustainable footing. Her work behind the scenes ensures Momenta can stay focused on what matters most — providing compassionate, high-quality care to the women it serves.

Grounded in Momenta’s “Leading with Love” philosophy, Chrissie brings care and integrity to everything she does, supporting the team and the mission so that clients always come first.