Madison is driven by a passion for suicide prevention and a determination to enhance mental health care for rural and low socioeconomic status (SES) populations. Her previous graduate work centered on refining treatment and therapy modalities for individuals with suicidal ideation and psychosis in community mental health.
In addition to her pursuit of a social work graduate degree, Madison holds a Bachelor's in Cell and Molecular Biology and a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, both earned at the University of Michigan. 

Kim earned both her MSW and MBA from the University of Michigan. In her day job as the managing director of the Michigan Ross Executive MBA, Kim leads transformational business education at campuses in Ann Arbor, MI and Los Angeles, CA. Prior to joining the Ross School of Business in 2015, Kim devoted her career to nonprofit leadership.

Social Worker Clinical Manager

Amy earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Originally from Dallas, TX, she recently moved to Ann Arbor, MI, in search of new career opportunities. As a social worker, she has seven years of experience working in the inpatient psychiatric unit of a county hospital, helping adults of all ages enhance their mental health. Additionally, she has recently obtained her Clinical Social Work License. She is eager and motivated to further enhance her social work career.

Gary is a founding member of the Alessi Psychiatry and Life Center, Gary Dimitrie brings over 30 years of clinical, administrative, and supervisory experience in mental health clinical care and wellness practices. He provides services directly as well as supervising clinical trainees.

J.P. brings a wide skill set and educational background to our practice. Prior to spending 10 years in the psychiatric pharmaceutical industry, J.P. earned his bachelor degree in business and attended graduate nursing school at the University of Toledo.  As a former Division IA athlete he understands the importance of having a team mentality, especially when it pertains to patient care.  After earning his graduate degree, in secondary education, from the University of Michigan, J.P is an expert in neurodiversity in education, which continues to help shape the minds of our underprivileged youth, in underserved communities. Has been accepted into the University of Michigan School of Social Work to pursue a graduate degree in Social Work. 

Mark graduated from Eastern Michigan University with his bachelor’s in psychology and from the University of Michigan with his master of social work. Most recently, Mark has worked as a database programmer in the market opinion research field for seventeen years at MORPACE, Inc.
Mark has been in the business of data collection and research in the fields of mental health, medical, and market opinion for most of his working career. Mark is also the bandleader of DetroitBreakdown, a JGeilstribute band. 

- 50 years experience Forensic / Criminal Psychiatry, Director of Dept. Programs of Mental Health Services for the State of Michigan.

Shannon studied at Washtenaw Community College for Office Management and CPC-A. She has worked in the medical field for over 20 years. She has other degrees and knowledge in RNA, CNA, and MA. She is also a HIPAA compliance officer and is on the BCBS advisory panel. She is extremely happy to be a part of Dr. Alessi’s as the office manager and billing coordinator!