03/08/2026
This International Women’s Day, Greenbranch Recovery proudly recognizes our dedicated women leaders who make a lasting impact in behavioral health every day.
Leslie Sanders, LCADC, CCS, our Program Director, started her journey from a very personal place. She witnessed firsthand the impact that addiction can have on individuals and families. Leslie believes that as mothers, partners, and caregivers, women frequently take on the role of supporting others while placing their own needs last. As program director, she recognizes these unique pressures and strives to provide women with a safe, supportive environment where they can focus on their own healing and has contributed to programs that help women build healthy coping skills, address underlying trauma and mental health concerns, and reconnecting with their sense of self and purpose.
Laurel A. Vnucak, MS, Human Resources Director at Greenbranch Recovery has experienced firsthand how powerful it is to be part of a profession rooted in empathy, resilience, and advocacy. As a woman working in the behavioral healthcare industry, she has been placed at the “Crossroads” of business, science and humanity—supporting staff who in turn support clients through some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. She is especially proud to be part of a team that actively supports and values women in the workplace. She is grateful to work alongside colleagues who uplift one another and share a commitment to advancing behavioral health with compassion, equity, and purpose.
Our finance department manager, Mindel Gordon, also values being part of an industry and organization that makes a measurable impact. Her role allows her to support the clinical mission through strong financial oversight, organization, and accountability. She has experienced steady support from leadership, meaningful opportunities to take initiative, and a collaborative culture grounded in professionalism and mutual respect and feels proud to be part of the team.
Thank you - Leslie, Laurel, and Mindel - for supporting healing and recovery and leading the way in behavioral healthcare.
