Jen has been with RNP since 1994 and has had a career in social work since 1989. She holds credentials from the Connecticut Certification Board in Co-Occurring Treatment and Medication Assisted Treatment, and has over 21 years of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, or suffering from psychiatric and substance use disorders. Jen has authored, coauthored and implemented numerous successful grant proposals, which have significantly expanded RNP’s clinical services to include scatter-site housing, transitional and permanent housing, and a nationally recognized Residential Co-Occurring Enhanced Inpatient Treatment Facility. In 2001, she was the recipient of the Catherine Kennedy Award for Best Practices in housing individuals living with HIV and AIDS. Jen is a frequent guest lecturer at local universities and faculty advisor for Fordham University-Graduate School of Social Service, as well as teaches an Integrative Seminar. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut AIDS Resource.

RNP’s Chief Operations Officer, has worked in the behavioral health field since 1986.  She began her career working in private psychiatric hospitals before joining a large community based agency in 1997.  In May of 2014, she joined Recovery Network of Programs as the Director of Quality Systems.  Linda has a firm commitment in utilizing data to assist in improving services to all our clients in addition to monitoring the satisfaction of all stakeholders.  Her expertise in quality improvement, outcome management, accreditation, corporate compliance as well as operations is a major asset to Recovery Network of Programs.  Linda was promoted to Chief Operations Officer in early 2017 and is currently responsible for all quality related activities, safety, accreditation and licensing, information technology and operations.  Linda has been responsible for migration to a new Electronic Health Record, multiple building renovations as well as budgeting within all areas of Operations.

Mary Ellen is RNP’s Chief Finance and Technology Officer, with responsibility for the organization’s financial strategy, technology operations, and enterprise security. She joined RNP in February 2021 and has served in her current dual role since 2025.

She oversees RNP’s financial health and long-term sustainability, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, investment management, and the financial evaluation of new opportunities. She also leads the finance function and the systems that support it, with teams responsible for corporate payroll and accounting, state and federal grant invoicing and reporting, financial regulatory compliance, and fee-for-service billing.

In technology, Mary Ellen is accountable for all IT functions at RNP. Her portfolio includes network infrastructure, desktops, phones, and internet; cybersecurity; physical security of RNP facilities; and the organization’s AI strategy and deployment. She is also overseeing the establishment of a data warehouse that integrates information from the software used across RNP to produce dashboards and reports for decision-making.

Mary Ellen brought more than 20 years of finance experience to RNP, including senior roles at a Big Four public accounting firm and in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Immediately before joining RNP, she served as Director of Finance at a Connecticut nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children with serious illness. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fairfield University.

Dr. Guillermo Katigbak, MD has worked in the medical field for over 30 years.  As Medical Director, with more than 20 years experience serving individuals with both addiction and mental health disorders, he prioritizes client care and safety as well as ensuring the provision of optimal medical care for each individual served. He is responsible for final decisions in regard to all aspects of medical care for RNP clients.  Dr. Katigbak was instrumental in bringing new medications to RNP thereby greatly expanding client choice in determining individualized care. He provides direct oversight of all medical aspects of research studies conducted within RNP programs and works closely with the medical team in utilizing research to inform and support RNP clinical practices. Dr. Katigbak is trilingual, speaking English, Spanish and Tagalog. In addition to his role as medical director for RNP, Dr. Katigbak is a full time attending physician for the Emergency Department at Bridgeport Hospital.

Yesenia Cuevas brings more than 15 years of progressive human resources leadership experience across the nonprofit, healthcare, education, and private sectors. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Albertus Magnus College and a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Western Connecticut State University.

Throughout her career, Yesenia has held human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility with organizations across the nonprofit, education, healthcare, financial services, and private sectors.

Yesenia brings extensive experience in people strategy, talent management, organizational development, employee engagement, and change management. As a collaborative and mission-driven leader, she is committed to aligning human resources practices with organizational goals while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Her approach emphasizes strong partnerships, continuous improvement, and the development of employees and leaders at every level of the organization.

As RNP’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Yesenia provides strategic leadership for the agency’s human resources function and supports RNP’s continued commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining a talented workforce dedicated to its mission and the communities it serves. She leads efforts to strengthen and evolve RNP’s culture, partnering closely with leaders through coaching, guidance, and development to build alignment, deepen engagement, and foster a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performing workplace.

Benjamin Metcalf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades of progressive leadership experience within Connecticut’s behavioral health and substance use treatment system. He earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University.

Throughout his career, Benjamin has held senior leadership roles across behavioral health organizations, providing strategic and operational oversight for a broad range of mental health and substance use treatment programs. His experience includes clinical operations, program development, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, organizational strategy, and workforce leadership.

In addition to his executive leadership experience, Benjamin serves as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses focused on mental health, substance use, and clinical practice.

Benjamin is committed to advancing high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services and strengthening systems that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on developing strong teams, empowering leaders, and ensuring organizations are prepared to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.