Bryan Alzate serves as our Chief Executive Officer. Bryan has a vested passion to assist those struggling with substance abuse. He is an active member of the recovery community with over 13 years substance abuse free. Bryan attended Florida Atlantic University before co-founding the United Recovery Project. With more than 10 years of experience working with addict and alcoholics in the substance abuse field, Bryan leads by example with passion and conviction. Bryan brings his professional experience as well as his own personal experience and strength to provide hope to those affected by addiction.
Kayla MacDonald has been in the field of drug and alcohol treatment since 2012. She has held a number of different job titles within the industry that precede her current Role as Chief Operating Officer. The majority of Kayla’s career has been focused on developing staff, departments, and quality assurance to be more efficient and to maintain the highest standard of care. Kayla is passionate about the operational functions within addiction treatment and the ways in which these initiatives have a positive impact on the client experience, staff, and organization. Kayla takes pride in building strong, collaborative teams of personnel and encouraging a fun, friendly, and positive work environment that helps us provide our clients with high-quality substance abuse treatment. Kayla has been in long term recovery herself and is passionate about the healing process and making the most of second chances in life.
Dr. Emilio Mantero-Atienza, MD, Ph.D, MPH. Board Certified Psychiatrist
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 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.
At United Recovery Project, our holistic approach to addiction treatment centers around addressing and healing the underlying issues at the root of addiction. We help guests heal mentally and emotionally.
