Root Center Spring Promotions

April 20th, 2026

Gabby Gelinas

Gabby has been at the agency since 2007, she started as a MMT counselor at the Bristol location, was quickly promoted to Sr Counselor and then clinical supervisor. She transitioned to Supervisor of our New Britain site where she help that position for the last 9 years.


Gabby’s commitment to this organization’s mission statement is evident by her longevity at this agency as well as the passion she exhibits in working with our clientele across the different service lines offered at the Root Center. 


She was a smooth transition into this role based on her knowledge and experience in the substance abuse and mental health field.


We cannot wait to see where her hard work and dedication leads her!

Morgan Poeta

Congratulations to Morgan Poeta on her new promotion as Root’s first ever Higher Level of Care Supervisor! This new role was created as a direct result of the Root Center’s continued organizational growth. As our agency continues to evolve, we are excited to be able to continue to provide staff with new ways to grow their careers in the behavioral healthcare industry.


Morgan started at Root in 2019 as a Methadone Maintenance Counselor. She was then promoted to Intensive Outpatient Program Senior Counselor at our New Britain Clinic, and now, she has once again been promoted, this time to our first HLOC Supervisor! Morgan is dedicated to ensuring that our patients are informed about the services available to them to help in their recovery and has assisted many on their treatment journey while at Root. We are excited to see staff grow into leadership roles within the organization, and we know the future is bright for Morgan here at Root!

Danielle Cormier

Root Center is proud to announce the promotion of Danielle Cormier, LADC, to Residential Clinic Supervisor!


Danielle has been with Root Center for almost four years. She started with us as a Counselor II before transitioning to Senior Counselor in Bristol, and now she has been working out of Washington Street in Middletown as a Senior, where she has been an integral support to patients and staff since the opening of that location. Not only does Danielle have experience working with Adult Outpatient, but she has a background in residential work as a psychiatric technician and counselor, and she is knowledgeable on ASAM and levels of care. She has been a great asset to the Root Center team and comes to this role with a wealth of experience.


We are looking forward to seeing all that she does to support Root’s first residential treatment facility!

Erica Munson

We are so excited to announce the promotion of Erica Munson to New Britain Clinic Supervisor! Erica's been with Root Center for 10 years. She started as an MMTP Counselor before transitioning to Senior Counselor once she obtained her LADC and LCSW. She's also helped our IOP program, managed New Britain’s mental health programming, and has served on multiple agency and clinic wide committees. Erica has been an integral support and asset to not only the New Britain clinic, but Root Center as an organization, and she comes to this role with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We are looking forward to seeing her shine! Congratulations Erica!

Abby Thurlow

We are so excited to see Abigail Thurlow, LPC be promoted to Clinic Supervisor of the New London Clinic!


Abby came to Root Center in 2015 as a Counselor II at our Norwich site, and was promoted to Senior Counselor in 2018 after receiving her LPC, and worked per-diem within Root facilitating IOP for both adults and adolescents. After a brief time away at another organization, Abby returned to Root in 2023 as a Senior Counselor for the New London Clinic, and has been acting as an interim Clinic Supervisor.


Abby has a large range of experiences from adult outpatient care to group homes and hospital settings, and so much in between. Her patient centered approach and connection to her community makes her an amazing part of the Root Center team, and we are so excited to see her continue to grow in all that she does.


Congratulations, Abby!


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