Our Team

Jeremy Klemanski brings to Gateway Foundation his understanding of addiction and mental health services and his passion for building access to quality programs, with more than 27 years of frontline behavioral health experience.

Previously, Jeremy served as Chief Executive Officer of Helio Health and The Helio Health Foundation in Syracuse, New York. Through his skilled management, Klemanski accelerated new business expansion, growing Helio Health 1300% and expanding into several cities, including Binghamton, Rochester, Utica, Johnstown and Syracuse, furthering the organization’s reach and reputation. He also created several new programs, founded the Helio Health training institute, and led multiple non-profit corporate mergers.

Elected in 2024, Jeremy is currently a member of the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health Board of Directors. He previously served on the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Board of Directors from 2021 to 2022. From 2022 to 2024, he was Vice Chair of the National Council Addiction Committee.

Jeremy graduated from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree, and from Syracuse University with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Gregg Dockins oversees Gateway’s correctional treatment services, with programs currently located in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas and Wyoming.

Hired in April of 2000, Mr. Dockins began his service to our mission when he was hired as the program director of Gateway’s community-based facility in Dallas. He managed the Dallas program for five years before moving to Illinois in 2005 to direct the Sheridan Correctional Center Therapeutic Community (Illinois Department of Corrections).

Following that assignment, he was asked to lead the growth and expansion of correctional treatment services across the nation, and was ultimately promoted to lead all Corrections Division operations in 2013. Gregg has co-authored manuals on chemical dependency counselor training, is a contributing author on two college textbooks and worked as the principal author of the Sheridan Correctional Center Integrated Standard Operating Procedure Manual for the Illinois Department of Corrections. Gregg remains committed to personal and professional advocacy aimed at advancing the field of substance use disorder treatment, both within community settings and with criminal justice-involved populations.

Gregg holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wayland Baptist University and completed graduate coursework in sociology at the University of Texas-Arlington. He is a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) and has been a licensed substance abuse counselor (Texas: LCDC) since 1991.

Jim Scarpace brings over 25 years in administration, operations, criminal justice programs and the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders to Gateway Foundation. Recently, he served as the Regional Director of the Behavioral Medicine service line for the Ascension IL Hospital system. Before that, he was with Gateway Foundation for 14 years in Executive Director and Program Director roles. 

Jim’s areas of expertise include addiction, trauma, group therapy, crisis intervention, family therapy and advocacy. He is also an assistant professor of Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University and has taught graduate classes in clinical psychology since 2003.

Dr. Roueen Rafeyan brings over 20 years of specialized experience to Gateway, having served as a medical director for psychiatric and substance use programs at leading Illinois healthcare institutions including Rush, Michael Reese, Resurrection and Presence Behavioral Health.

As chief medical officer, Dr. Rafeyan is responsible for continuously advancing Gateway’s wide array of services; upholding medical protocols, policies and procedures; as well as working closely with Gateway’s team of experienced physicians and clinicians to deliver comprehensive high-quality addiction, psychiatric and medical treatment as needed for each patient.

In addition to Dr. Rafeyan’s extensive medical experience, he is also a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He is currently on the faculty at Northwestern University and an active member of the American Medical Association, American Psychiatry Association, Illinois Psychiatric Society and Illinois State Medical Society.

April Schweitzer brings more than a decade of healthcare regulatory and transactional legal experience to Gateway Foundation. During her time in private practice, April worked with a variety of provider clients (including hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and federally qualified health centers) on transactional matters as well as corporate governance, contracting, licensure, tax exemption, and formation issues. Advocating for health related issues has always been central to April’s professional endeavors. Before becoming a lawyer, April spent time in Washington, DC working for a public health focused not-for-profit organization. 

April earned her B.A. from Marquette University and her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She currently serves on the board of directors of a federally qualified health center as well as the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys. She resides near Brookfield Zoo with her husband and two young daughters.   

With 30 years of Human Resources and leadership experience, Yolanda has built a career dedicated to fostering talent and driving organizational success. For the past 20 years, she has made significant contributions at Gateway Foundation, where she played a pivotal role in establishing talent acquisition and business partnership functions and aligning HR strategies with business objectives.

Throughout Yolanda’s career, she has successfully led initiatives transforming the HR landscape at Gateway and other employers, such as Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and Ryerson Tull. She is committed to creating a work environment where employees feel valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

Yolanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Chicago State University and a Master’s in Organization Development from Roosevelt University. 

Ave Costa joined Gateway Foundation in January 2024 bringing more than three decades of fundraising experience and expertise. With a passion for fostering connections and building relationships, Ave has a remarkable track record of establishing and nurturing strong partnerships with donors. She recently served in a key fundraising role at Brookfield Zoo Chicago where she raised funds from corporations, foundations, and individuals.

Ave holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Relations with a Minor in Psychology from Illinois State University.