Meet the Team.

Our Team and Board.

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Carli Wargo

Executive Director

Carli Wargo has been working in the field of recovery and substance use treatment for over 7 years. Carli started her social work journey in California working with teenagers and families in the foster care system. After losing her 21 year old brother to an overdose, Carli found herself transitioning to the substance use field and finding a passion in working alongside people with substance use disorders and supporting their recovery journeys.

Carli previously worked as a director for a large non-profit in New York City, starting up and overseeing overdose prevention work, outpatient substance use treatment, and crisis work with people experiencing homelessness.

Carli graduated from California State University Northridge in 2014 with a masters in social work. In 2021, Carli obtained a CASAC (credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor) and completed her hours to obtain her license in clinical social work.

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Philippe Grinstein

Founding Board Member & Chief Financial Officer

Philippe's dedication to eradicating the stigma of recovery led him to establish Inservice with Aaron and Natasha. While earning a business degree at Emory University prepared Philippe for his current role as Vice President at a successful logistics company, his influential work in the healing and recovery space is powerfully informed by seven-plus years of personal recovery. Philippe, a New York City native, and avid boxer, now lives in Florida.

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Natasha Silver Bell

Founding Board Member & Chairwoman of the Board

As CEO and founder of SilverBell Coaching LLC, Natasha Silver Bell has been a driving force in transforming the recovery landscape. An established expert in substance-use disorder and recovery for over a decade, Natasha has grown SilverBell Coaching into the global leader it is today. SBC's global headquarters are in New York City, with anchors in London and Dubai.

SBC's 150 coaches collaborate with best-of-class clinicians to bring long-term sustained recovery to clients of all ages worldwide. In recovery since 2008, Natasha utilizes the same life-saving qualities that sustained her healing journey in her work with others: tenacity, courage, compassion, and faith.

A trusted source for post-rehab/detox referrals and support, SBC taps the same wellspring from which all health and recovery flourish: that of partnership, connection, and growth. As a firm believer that a rising tide lifts all boats, Natasha is dedicated to expanding the field of recovery services and science through the mentorship of up-and-coming professionals and rigorous case study outcomes and analyses.

In addition to her groundbreaking work at SilverBell Coaching, Natasha is a co-founder of The SBC Townhouse, New York City, a bespoke, action-oriented residence facilitating concierge treatment programs. Along with Dr. Rami Kaminski, Integrative Psychiatrist, and Thad Turner, US Navy Seal, Natasha created Due North Quest, an intensive and fully customizable program providing young men in search of direction with a highly structured, eye-opening, and life-changing experience. In addition, Natasha helped found Youth Prevention Mentors (YPM), a fast-growing organization focused on mitigating risk and increasing the prevention of substance abuse among teenagers.

Natasha sits on the board of the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (NCADD) and is an Ambassador for Partnership to End Addiction where she was honored in 2017 at the Partnership to End Addiction Winter Wish Gala in New York City.

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Aaron Gershenson

Founding Board Member & Chief Recovery Officer

Aaron Gershenson was well into a successful career in real estate when he heeded the call to enter the healing and wellness space. As a founder and managing director of Arivvd, a fully integrated mental health solution, Aaron brings considerable experience as a life advisor to a sophisticated clientele looking for untraditional paths to recovery. Arivvd’s recently launched a Generational Wealth and Succession Consulting arm which engages clients on a constellation of wealth management issues through the transformative lens of family systems and relationship building.

Aaron’s personal recovery journey gives him unique insight into the challenges and pressures many of his clients face. This intimate knowledge, coupled with certification from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology, enables Aaron to inspire and empower clients worldwide.

A CCAR Recovery coach and Level 1 Sober Coach, Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from NYU and certification in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Aaron is currently an MBA candidate at the Ross School of Business at University of Michigan.

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Will Vought

Founding Board Member & Care Manager

For the last eight years, Will Vought has been a critical member of the SBC Global team His work is grounded in the principles of long-term sustainable recovery and personal abstinence.

Will's ability to empathize with and relate to his network of clients across the country stems from his own sobriety journey. Will is dedicated to being of service and creating ample opportunities for transformative growth.

A CASAC and CARC certified sober coach and companion, Will works exclusively with Natasha Silverbell under the tutelage of world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Rami Kaminski in New York City.

Will’s thousands of hours of 1:1 recovery coaching include many high-profile cases as well as his highly effective work with teenagers experiencing trauma-based behavioral challenges and life-threatening substance-use disorders.

Will holds degrees in Communication Theory and Political Science from Goucher College and the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University and is a former staffer in the West Wing of the White House serving under President Clinton.

Will is the author of the forthcoming book No One is Listening focusing on the founder and CEO of a well-known addiction treatment center in Los Angeles.

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David Savir

Founding Board Member

David Savir is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Element Pointe Advisors, a family office wealth management firm focused on providing portfolio management, wealth management, complex financial planning, consulting, and advisory services to high net worth families. He is responsible for leading Element Pointe’s overall management and strategy and is involved in all aspects of the firm’s portfolio management and advisory services. Prior to co-founding Element Pointe in 2016, David held the position of Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, directing a team of investment and lending professionals in advising ultra-high net worth clients throughout the U.S. Prior to J.P. Morgan, David was a Private Wealth Advisor in the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs, where he was responsible for advising and managing investment portfolios for high net worth individuals and families.

David received his JD and MBA degrees from the University of Miami, where he was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and Graduate Assistant to the Business Law faculty, performing academic research in the areas of securities regulation, corporate governance, and business ethics. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida. David is a member of The Florida Bar.*

In addition to serving on the board of Inservice Foundation, David serves on the Board of Directors of Temple Menorah of Miami Beach, and on the Finance and Investment Committee of the Lehrman Community Day School. He is a past board member of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship South Florida, and has served as a mentor to students in the University of Miami Entrepreneurship Program.

He resides in South Florida with his wife, Jacqueline, and their four children.

*Mr. Savir and Element Pointe Advisors, LLC do not provide any legal advice or services in connection with advisory services.

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Yoni Rubin

Board Member

Mr. Rubin comes from a dynamic and diverse background, having been born to American parents in Israel, emigrating to the US, being a child of divorce, serving in a foreign military and enjoying a flourishing career in the area of strategic operations.

Yoni relocated to the US and oversaw business operations for Thirstie, an exciting venture in the on-demand space. He was quickly poached by Pypestream, a leader in conversational AI, where he served as the VP of Business Operations and Information Technology for six years.

In November of 2019, Yoni launched MRGN, a machine-learning-powered business intelligence platform for small businesses, where he is currently the CEO.

Yoni is married to his wonderful wife, Lisa, and they split time between New York City and Miami. Yoni is a former semi-professional football player, enjoys riding motorcycles, and mentors early-stage ventures through a variety of accelerator programs.

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Jesse Rubin

Board Member

Jesse Rubin is Head of Partnerships & Strategy at Onlife, the deep-tech platform that strives to revolutionize mapping and the consumer internet via machine learning. His work ethic, empathy, and overall leadership style has been directly attributed to his recovery and wellness journey. While work and family commitments make life hectic, Jesse finds that he is most fulfilled when he is being of service to others.

Jesse graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies. He lives in New York and is an avid cinephile.

Our Advisory Board.

Kenneth McGranahan

Real Estate /

Hospitality

Wayne Brady

American Television Personality

Comedian, Actor, and Singer

Zak Williams

CEO Prepare Your Mind / PYM

Mental Health Advocate

Jeff McFarland

Principal

McKool Smith Henniganere

Courtney Turcotte

Recovery Coach & Director of Coach Development SBC Global

Julie Bergman

Filmmaker, Writer

TheHarmonyMovie.com

Jack S. Irushalmi

Principal

Tri-Star Construction Corp.

Christine Mack

Founder of Space2Curate

Partnership to End Addiction

Dylan Lynch

Sales Advisor

Equinox

Maks Ezrin

Co-Founder

Youth Prevention Mentors

Evie Donald

Business Development Manager, UK SBC Global

Jennifer Creel

Founder

Jennifer Creel Jewelry

Stephanie Hazard

Founder

A Path Toward Recovery

Jason Mack

VC Investor

Ella Grinstein

Medical Student

Richard Rogg

Founder

Promises Treatment Centers

Jordan S. Krant, CPA, MBA

Partner

Adeptus Partners LLC

- Steven Turner

- Allen Cohen

Founder & Owner

Allen Cohen Public Relations

- Robert Scott Jaffe

CEO, CIO

Force Capital Management

Junior Advisory Board

Alma de Ganay

Curator

Jared Josephson

Student, The Avenues School

Students Against Drugs.org

Abe Skier

Student, The Avenues School

Students Against Drugs.org