Who We Are

Alison became CODA’s Executive Director in September 2019. She joined the agency in 2010 as Director of Addiction Medicine Services and was named Deputy Director in 2014. Alison has spent her career working with underserved and indigent populations as an administrator, program manager, counselor, and researcher. Before joining CODA, Alison managed Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare’s psychiatric urgent care clinic in Portland and worked with individuals in Multnomah County’s Involuntary Commitment Program. She received a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Oregon Health & Science University, a Master of Counseling from Pacific University and her undergraduate degree from University of Idaho.

Kevin has spent more than a quarter century devoted to the fields of mental health and addiction. Originally from Syracuse, Kevin was educated in New York at Niagara University and the Adelphi University School of Social Work, then moved to Oregon in 2008 after several years managing a New York City homeless shelter for women with chronic and persistent mental illness. In Oregon he has worked at LifeWorks NW, CareOregon, and at Fora Health, where he served as Chief Clinical Officer. Throughout his career, Kevin has remained committed to serving those populations in our society who are vulnerable and underserved.

Eve joined CODA as an Oregon Health & Science University Addiction Medicine Fellow in 2015, becoming Medical Director in 2016, and Senior Medical Director in 2024. Eve previously worked at OHSU as a neurologist and for Legacy Pain Management Centers in the Portland area. She received her undergraduate degree from Columbia University in the City of New York and her medical degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Leslie Johnson joined CODA in 2016, and after serving as a Residential Counselor and Program Manager, was named Director of Residential Programs in 2021. She has spent more than two decades working in social services to help serve some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Prior to joining CODA, Leslie was a caseworker, educator, and manager at the Oregon Department of Human Services. She received her undergraduate degree in sociology from the University of Oregon.

Jenna joined CODA as Director of Outpatient Services in 2022. She previously worked in a variety of roles at Portland-area service organizations including Fora Health (formerly De Paul Treatment Centers), Lines for Life, Lifeworks NW, and Northwest Family Services. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Portland State University, earning a Bachelors of Science in psychology with a minor in public health education, and a Masters of Social Work. Jenna is also an overdose response trainer and a certified trainer in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).

Ash is passionate about research-based system approaches to recovery within treatment, community supervision, and judicial systems. During a decade of experience in various leadership roles at the Department of Community Justice, she became a leading expert in supporting the way probation officers delivered cognitive behavioral interventions, case planning, and motivational interviewing. Ash is dedicated to understanding and training others in behavioral science and effective implementation practices, providing sustainable support to help improve patient outcomes. She received her B.Ed. in Family and Human Service from the University of Oregon.