About

Larry Villano, MBA, LPC

Chief Energy Officer

What does resilience mean to you? Resilience means having the capacity to achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity. It is developing this capacity in the children, families and adults we serve that is our sole purpose.

What you are passionate about as a leader? Seeing our teams in action and unleashed expressing their passions to make this a resilient world!

How did you get into this field? I started my work in health care as a volunteer on the Phoenix Warm Line, helping those with a serious mental illness find connection and hope.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? Over the last 20 plus years in health care, my focus has been on developing people, teams and systems that add value to the community. My focus now is developing a strong culture that allows our teams to develop resiliency in the people and families we serve.

Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar and being taken on walks by our rescue dogs Norman and Olly.

Years of Experience: 22

Degrees: Masters of History and Philosophy of Science, Masters of Counseling, Masters in Business Administration (2019)

Licenses/Certifications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certified Business Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor

Kim Quiros, MBA

Chief Operations Officer

What does resilience mean to you? When I think of resilience I think of having the inner strength to manage whatever happens in life.  Everyone has struggles at different times in life and having resilience helps us to get through it.

What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about helping others and being a lifelong learner both professionally and personally.

How did you get into this field? I started working for non-profits at the age of 19 and it became apparent to me that I wanted to be part of something bigger that has a positive impact on others and gives back to the community.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? I have worked for Resilient Health for over 20 years and have primarily been involved with operations in one form or another.  I have been fortunate to work at various levels within the organization as it has grown.

Let's get personal: I love spending time with my family, going to movies, reading, and being outdoors.

Years of Experience: 24 

Degrees: MBA with a concentration on Population Health, BBA with a concentration on Information Technology

Connie Svaleng, CPA, CHC

Chief Financial Officer

What does resilience mean to you? For me, resilience is the inner strength to stay positive and optimistic even when things are difficult.

What you are passionate about as a leader? I am passionate about making a difference. I love working in this industry because every aspect of my work as a financial executive makes a difference in both the employees I work with and the individuals we serve. 

How did you get into this field? While working on my college degree, I worked as a receptionist for a small behavioral health company in a rural setting. While working in this capacity, I developed a great deal of compassion for the most vulnerable behavioral health populations.

What has been the focus/expertise in your career? My career has been focused on developing and leading high functioning accounting teams, improving accounting practices, and developing financial growth and sustainability strategies for not-for-profit healthcare companies.

Let's get personal: I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs. I am also passionate about helping young girls develop leadership skills and spend a significant amount of volunteer time as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Years of Experience: 30 

Degrees: BS Accountancy from Northern Arizona University

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona; Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Veronica Villanueva, LPC

Chief Clinical Officer

What does resilience mean to you? Resilience is about adapting to the difficulties we face without losing sight of our values, sense of self and community. It's growing stronger, and more adaptable through the challenges and maintaining a sense of flexibility in how we approach life's ups and downs, while finding new ways to thrive.

What are you passionate about as a leader? I feel passionate about creating connections, fostering trust, and building community.  I believe a strong community can weather the toughest storms together, and in the process, everyone thrives.

How did you get into this field? I got into this field driven by the desire to help people navigate life’s challenges without the long-term emotional and psychological toll. 

What has been the focus/expertise in our career? I have focused on helping others build resilience and emotional intelligence, by accessing needed resources and establishing meaningful community connections to bounce back from challenges while also helping process and make sense of their experiences in healthy ways.

Let’s get personal: I love spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new places.

Years of Experience: 13

Degrees: Fine arts (BFA), Master of Counseling (MC)

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed professional counselor (LPC), EMDR trained, trauma informed.