Rebecca Crowder is the Executive Director of Lily's Place. She has 11 years of experience in recovery administration and is responsible for overseeing the programs and strategic plan of Lily's Place Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Center and Lily’s Place Family Center. Rebecca works with the Board of Directors and leads staff in order to fulfill the organization's mission. Rebecca was instrumental in the opening of Recovery Point WV, a program that offers recovery services to those suffering from substance use disorder, at no cost. With her extensive involvement in recovery administration, Rebecca has experience obtaining and working with state and federal level grants. Under the leadership of Rebecca, Lily’s Place has gained national recognition and was highlighted in First Lady Trump’s Be Best campaign. Rebecca plays a key role in national discussions and presentations that revolve around NAS, prenatal exposure, recovery programming and prevention. The conversations surrounding NAS are becoming increasingly more widespread and the services provided at Lily’s Place are tailored directly to combat this epidemic. In a state that has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic Rebecca strives to be a part of the solution and fights for the return of a healthy community for her own children and for those that she serves. Additionally, Rebecca works as a Developmental Specialist for the West Virginia Birth to Three program. She is also a published children’s book author.

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.

Megan Bartram is a native of Huntington, WV. She graduated from Marshall University Medical School, and completed her training with a Residency in Pediatrics. After training, she accepted a position at Valley Health Southside, where she remains today. Over the past 8 years, she has been devoted to growing her practice in Pediatrics, with a special interest in for caring for substance exposed infants. Since 2013, she has been devoted to caring for these babies at Cabell Huntington Hospital’s Neonatal Therapeutic Unit and joined the Lily’s Place family in 2014. She has recently accepted a positon as Medical Director for Lily’s Place and is excited for the future, and care of substance exposed infants. 

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!

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. 

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 9 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.

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.

Jennifer joined Lily’s Place in June of 2020. She is a native of Cabell County, and a graduate of Marshall University. She holds a BA in Journalism and uses her love of writing to spread the word about Lily’s Place. She and the development team are responsible for fundraising, including special events, grant writing, donations, marketing, and speaking engagements on behalf of Lily’s Place. She believes in the work Lily’s Place does and wants to let  people know about it.