About Educational Enhancement

Maria Mendez founded Educational Enhancement in 2002, and has been training CASACs since the programs inception. Since then, she has offered CASAC training in NYC to well over 5000  students. In her career as an Advanced CASAC, Ms. Mendez has over 20 years of experience overseeing the daily operations of multiple locations certified by NYS OASAS. Her roles include establishing program development, expansion, service delivery, regulatory compliance, and developing and implementing program policies and operations standards with the regulatory guidelines and insurance companies— developing relationships with other community-based organizations.

John is passionate about providing new or seasoned clinicians with online addiction counselor education and CASAC training material and resources. He is here to support and motivate your professional development and career as a clinician. John enjoys encouraging others to put their self-care first and professional development. When working in the field, he focuses on harm reduction, medicated supported recovery, and meets his clients where they are.

Gerald Rhett oversees our Georgia CADC  certification program.  Gerald has been a passionate and seasoned professional in the recovery field since 1989. With extensive expertise in clinical supervision, program development, implementation, and evaluation, he is the ideal mentor for your journey.

Dr. Rhett’s dedication to recovery and education is evident as he will support you while obtaining your Georgia CADC certification. His unique ability to blend a humanistic approach with strong leadership skills sets him apart, making him a truly exceptional mentor.

Under his guidance, you’ll not only gain innovative and practical solutions but also be exposed to modern technology integrated with evidence-based theoretical frameworks.

Meet Sheila Mashack, a Licensed Mental Health, Certified Rehabilitation, and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Sheila works with our CASAC training and HRSA grant students. She has spent the past 25+ years working as a therapist, supervisor, director, grant writer, and consultant with nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the behavioral health field. Sheila is the President of Futuristic Goals, founded in 2000. This company operates in the Health and Human Services industry, providing professional consultant, grant writing services, training, career coaching, and clinical supervision to individuals seeking their licenses in mental health counseling. She has also worked as a peer reviewer for many years, reviewing proposals for Federal, State, and City grantmakers. Today, Sheila works as a Consultant, Therapist, and Career Coach.

Meet Tracey Walton. Tracey has over 20 years of experience working with Transitional Aged Youth. In 2016, she recognized the importance of gaining insight and expertise with SUD populations. She is currently employed as a Coordinator for the YPRP program. Tracey is a supportive mentor/coach who works with the learners while participating in the HRSA Grant CASAC training program.

Meet Eddie Yang, a talented and creative Social Media Marketing Manager with expertise in managing Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts, executing successful Google and Facebook Ads, and SEO keyword campaigns. His passion lies in developing effective content strategies that engage audiences and drive meaningful results. As a Social Media Marketing Manager, he creates, plans, and optimizes content across various platforms. With a keen eye for detail, Eddie develops content calendars that incorporate a mix of engaging text, eye-catching images, captivating videos, and compelling stories that align with the brand’s identity.