Our Mission

Pathroot’s comprehensive digital platform provides monitoring, guidance, community and engagement to reduce relapse and improve recovery.

Who We Serve

>> Families who are struggling with substance misuse or addiction

>> Employee assistance programs that want to add addiction and family support

>> Insurance companies and payors that want to reduce healthcare cost and provide additional services

>> Behavioral healthcare programs treating addiction that want to add a family support component

>> State and local governments and non-profits that are creating programs to reduce opioid use and overdose deaths.

Experienced Team in Technology and Treatment

with decades of combined experience and a history of successful exits

Mike Guardalabene
Co-Founder

14+ Years B2B/C SaaS Expertise
11+ Years Product Management
Masters of Science in Analytics
CSM
CSPO

Brent Palmer
Co-Founder

14+ Years B2B/C SaaS Expertise
11+ Years Product Management
Masters of Science in Analytics
CSM
CSPO

Carolyn Bradfield
Board Director

35 years in Technology
3 self-funded tech startups/exits
1 treatment program startup and exit

Bruce Ahern
Board Director

3 successful startups/exits
Healthcare tech entrepreneur
Expertise addiction treatment
Investor relations professional

Who Advises Pathroot

Richard Strobridge

CEO: RxHealth
Founder: Entra Health
VP: Commure+Athelas
VP: Signant Health
Founder: Healthcare Technologies
VP Ops: Stryker Communications

Sandra Newes

PhD, Psychology
Co-Founder: Living Medicine Institute
Co-Founder: Peak Experience Training
Licensed: North Carolina
Clinical Practice: Young Adults

Mary Flora

Ph.D, Psychology
MBA, Business
Credentials: LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Clinical Director: Stonewater Adolescent Academy, Montford Hall, Asheville Academy for Girls

Teresa Wren

Owner: Wren Wellbeing
Assistant VP: Kennesaw State University
Director: Center for Youth in Addiction and Recovery
Counselor: Marr
Certified: Master Addictions Counselor