Brian Monahan, B.S., CSCS, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Brian is a co-founder of GTI and Chief Executive Officer. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration, works on his master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He served his country in the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets). His love of the outdoors, gardening, and learning was first cultivated by his grandparents who were environmental engineers and educators and helped to establish best environmental practices and institutions of higher education all over the eastern seaboard and Midwest. His father was an FBI agent, and his mother was an experienced social services worker. Brian's unique background drives his dedication to help improve the quality of life in the community. |
Jenni Guentcheva, LPC, LAC, NCACII
Jenni is the co-founder and the Chief Clinical Officer of GTI. As a licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor in the US, and a Psychologist in Europe, Jenni’s mission is to reveal opportunities for growth to her clients, both individuals, and organizations. She has pursued this goal in developing numerous human services collaborative programs in Colorado, California, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, UK, Spain, etc. In addition to leading the GTI programs, Jenni is also the CEO of Goodneighbor LLC, a treatment, training, and consulting agency with a footprint in both the US and Europe. |
Ian Norris, Chef & Coach
GTI's Chef Ian is more than just a chef who warms our hearts and fills our bellies. Beyond the delicious meals, he serves as a virtual trainer, mentor, and culinary program developer, who helps our clients to build nutritional skills and confidence. What sets Chef Ian apart is his expertise in Culinary Rx, a certification that allows him to prescribe food to assist in treating various physical and mental disorders. He is on a mission to combine the joy of cooking with holistic well-being that can assist in the treatment for different physical and mental conditions. His newest endeavor is providing parents with nutritional program for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Chef Ian's kitchen is both an inclusive haven for culinary exploration and growth, and a scientific laboratory producing positive health outcomes |
Brett Penvose, Horticulture Lead & Peer Coach
Brett is GTI’s Head of Horticulture, Peer Coach, and Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) candidate. He teaches young and old how to deal with life's challenges by returning to our roots, nature, and all the valuable life skills accompanying any path to self-exploration. Brett's recent specialties and certifications center around earth-friendly practices such as Regenerative Farming Practices/No Till, Permaculture, Aquaponics, Hydroponics, and soil biology. |
Will Roggi, Peer Coach
Will is GTI's Fitness & Exercise resident expert, Lead Mentor, Peer Coach, and Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) candidate. Will hails from the East Coast, where he gained experience as a first responder, worked in the Judicial branch in many roles, and worked as a Fitness and MMA instructor. He earned a BS in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University and is working towards his Certified Addiction Specialist certification. |