Welcoming new Board Members: Dr. Mariela Podolski and Dr. Carla Rash!!!

December 2, 2020

Root Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Mariela Podolski to our board of directors. Dr. Podolski is dually boarded in both adult and child/adolescent psychiatry, and is a prominent lecturer in the specialty of eating disorders. Dr. Podolski also has academic appointments at the University of New England and Quinnipiac University and is a bilingual provider. Root Center is grateful to have someone with Dr. Podolski’s acumen on our board of directors. Welcome, Dr. Podolski!

Root Center for Advanced Recovery is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Carla Rash to our Board of Directors. Dr. Rash is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at UConn Health’s Division of Behavioral Health in Farmington, CT. Dr. Rash is a highly respected and world renowned researcher in the field of addiction. As our organization continues to expand its own research endeavors towards becoming a Center of Excellence for addiction treatment, Dr. Rash’ expertise and support will be invaluable. Welcome aboard!



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