Alicia is one of our Peer Recovery Coaches here at Lily’s Place. Alicia herself went through 10 years of suffering from addiction and understands exactly what our parents are going through, she now has over 6 years of continuous abstinence-based recovery and a passion for helping others find a life without drugs or alcohol. She is here for the parents to utilize during their baby’s stay and is also available after the baby is released. She has the unique opportunity to relate and empathize with the daily struggles of our parents. Alicia’s primary focus is on our mothers and helping them with encouragement, guidance, and resources to better equip them to become the mothers they wish to be.

Marilyn has been with Lily’s Place since we opened our doors. She reviews all volunteer applications and handles the training and scheduling for those interested in helping us here at Lily’s Place. 

Olivia joined Lily’s Place in 2017 and comes with a background in marketing and recruitment. She holds an MBA from Marshall University. Olivia is responsible for all fundraising efforts including grant writing, special events, and donations. She also oversees marketing communications and completes speaking engagements on behalf of Lily’s Place.  

Misty is our office manager and has been with Lily’s Place since the beginning. She greets our families, answers phone calls and handles all of our administrative needs. She coordinates our clinics and works with our families to schedule follow-up appointments. Misty also handles all of our inventory. If you would like to donate an item to us, please contact Misty!

Rebecca is the Executive Director of Lily’s Place. She has 8 years of experience in recovery administration and is responsible for overseeing the programs and strategic plan of Lily's Place. Rebecca works with our Board of Directors and leads our staff in order to fulfill our mission. She is also the primary contact for all inquiries concerning our replication plan.

Dr. Loudin is a member of the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Marshall University. He received his medical degree and completed his Pediatric residency at Marshall University. He continued his training with a three-year fellowship in Neonatal/ Perinatal Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. His research and clinical interests focus on neonatal abstinence syndrome. Dr. Loudin is a Board-certified pediatrician, Board-certified in Neonatology subspecialty and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Melissa has been a behavioral health counselor for over 4 years, specializing in child therapy and adults in recovery or with continuing substance use disorder. Melissa believes that helping children thrive through interventions with children and parents will not only create happy, healthy families, but also a happier and healthier community.

Rhonda is one of the founders of Lily’s Place and was instrumental in creating the NTU at Cabell Huntington Hospital. There, she gained 27 years of experience working in the NICU and NTU. At Lily's Place, she  oversees the day to day care of infants, as well as our patient care staff and scheduling. Rhonda is involved in our community outreach efforts, specifically NAS education. She provides clinical updates of patients to managed care companies and also helps facilitate new admissions.