Family Engagement Services

Strengthening Support Systems

Our Family Engagement Experts

  • Pat Aussem

    Pat Aussem, L.P.C., M.A.C.

    Vice President, Consumer Clinical Content Development

    As VP of Consumer Clinical Content Development, Pat Aussem oversees the creation of resources to support families in all aspects of their substance use journey. She also brings hands-on experience across care settings including psychiatric, co-occurring, detox, and residential facilities as a licensed counselor.

  • Marcus Daugherty

    Marcus Daugherty, M.A., L.M.H.C.

    Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health Partnerships & Innovation

    Presently, Marcus Daugherty is the Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health Partnerships & Innovation at Partnership to End Addiction, a national addiction advocacy, policy, research and training organization. In this role, Marcus facilitates the development of behavioral health competencies to better serve communities impacted by the challenges of addiction and develops partnerships with external organizations to facilitate addiction and family service connections at local and community levels.