Team Members
Executive Staff
Support Staff
At AZ House, our support staff are more than just team members; they are graduates of the very program they now help lead. Each of our three dedicated support staff has walked the same path as our residents, bringing firsthand understanding, empathy, and lived experience to their work. Their journey from recovery to service is at the heart of our culture, creating a supportive, relatable environment where residents feel understood and inspired. Guided by a commitment to accountability, compassion, and community, they embody the values and philosophy that make AZ House a place where lasting change is possible.
Athletic Coordinator
Aaron Fogel
Certified Personal Trainer
Advisory Board
Gershon is an accomplished psychotherapist, assisting individuals for many years. Gershon's extensive knowledge and skill in CBT, EFT, Gestalt, and behavioral work have proven successful in helping various cases through psycho-dynamic therapy. In addition, Gershon facilitates therapeutic groups at the AZ House.
Dr. Jonathan Ringo is CEO of Convergence, a healthcare company. He was previously President of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Chief Medical Information Officer at Northwell Health System. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology with awards for research and teaching.
Rabbinical Supervisor
Rabbi Jamie Cowland is the CEO of Justifi, a non-profit in Jerusalem. He has decades of experience in Jewish education and community outreach, previously serving as Director of Education at Aish HaTorah. He is also knowledgeable in addiction recovery.