Meet Our Team

Michael Avellino

Director of Business Development

Bio coming soon

Dr. Emilio Mantero-Atienza, MD, Ph.D, MPH. Board Certified Psychiatrist

Medical Director

Dr. Mantero as he likes to be called is a graduate of University of Sevilla School of Medicine in Sevilla, Spain. He graduated Medical School in 1981 and commenced afterwards his career as Medical Professional. Subsequently Dr. Mantero earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry and a Master’s in Public Health & Epidemiology at the University of Miami Medical School. He was a faculty for over 15 years at the University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He also served as a leader in the Behavioral units at different local hospitals in Miami including Cedars Hospital, Mercy hospital, Kendall Regional Hospital, Southernwind Hospital where he concentrated in General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (Addictionologist). Dr. Mantero serves as our Medical Director for all our levels of care including detox and PHP/IOP/OP programs and oversees the entire medical staff including APRN’s, RN’s and LPN’s.

Charlie Hite

Client Care Specialist

Charlie joined United Recovery Project as an Admissions Coordinator in early of 2018. Soon after that, he was promoted to Client Care Specialist, whose responsibilities include assisting the clinical team with client care, coordinating the admissions process, liaison between clients and families, and making sure all clients enter our facilities safely. Charlie is a born and raised South Floridian who is an active member of the recovery community. He is genuinely vested and passionate about helping others whom struggle with substance abuse. As a native South Floridian, Charlie is an ardent Miami Hurricanes fan.

Nicole Walck

Director of admissions

Bio coming soon

Ashleigh Repko, LCSW, CAP

Clinical Director

Ashleigh Repko brings over a decade of substance abuse treatment experience to United Recovery Project. Ashleigh completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Keene State College, master’s in clinical social work at Florida Atlantic University and specialized addiction professional training at the Academy for Addiction Professionals. Ashleigh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in multiple states and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida. Ashleigh’s responsibilities as VP of clinical operations include oversight and continued improvement for clinical services at all United Recovery Project Locations. Ashleigh’s main goal is to continue to improve services related to evidenced based interventions, continued education and client care. Ashleigh firmly believes that each individual struggling with addiction is capable of recovery and makes sure that patients know that they are cared for, believed in and worthy of a new start. 

Jon Storey, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Bio coming soon

Micah Goldstein, LCSW

IOP Primary Therapist

Micah B. Goldstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He brings to the United Recovery Project family over 30 years of experience practicing the art of social work in a variety of locations and with a diverse client population. Micah received his BSW from the University of Kansas in 1985 and his MSW from Yeshiva University in New York City in 1989. There he worked in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn with chronic multi problem families. In 1990 he had his first experience in the field of addiction working in two different residential treatment programs, Contact Pride Site in the East Village and Phoenix House on Wards Island. In 1994 he moved to Miami Beach, FL and took a job as a clinical social worker on the geriatric psychiatry unit of the then Miami Heart Institute. He became an LCSW in 1995. In 1996 he began facilitating group psychotherapy in numerous partial hospital programs and intensive outpatient programs. He also received his certification as a qualified social work supervisor. In 2000 he opened his own private practice on Miami Beach specializing in, among other things, the treatment of mood disorders. He then returned to facilitating groups at the partial hospital program of Larkin Community Hospital in Miami. In March of 2017 he was hired as a group facilitator at United Recovery Project. In August of 2018 he was offered an opportunity to increase his role and responsibility at URP and became a primary therapist in the Intensive Outpatient Program.

Kevin Kluge

Case Manager

Bio coming soon

Michael Mandragona

Behavioral Health Technician

Michael Mandragona is Behavioral Health Technician at our facility, committed to helping individuals achieve sobriety, mental wellness and emotional stability.  

Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Iona College, with a focus on social issues and criminal justice reform.  

With three years of experience in the field, Michael has worked with diverse populations, providing support for individuals facing a wide range of substance abuse and mental health challenges. His expertise in implementing interventions and creating a safe, empathetic environment has made a positive impact on our clients.  

Michaels unwavering dedication to our clients and his commitment to improving substance abuse and mental health issues make him an invaluable member of our team.