Wellspring Academy of California Directors

	Elizabeth Tilson, MA is Clinical Director of Wellspring Academy of California. Elizabeth started with Wellspring Texas as a Behavioral Coach in 2008. She also worked at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas before relocating to Wellspring Academy of California in 2011. Elizabeth has worked with youth and their families, with particular focus on the area of eating disorders. Elizabeth received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX and a Master’s degree in Health Psychology from Texas State University. As part of her academic and occupational experience, Elizabeth received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. On her free time, Elizabeth enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
	Steve Zook, Academic Director Steven earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from Fresno Pacific University and a Master's degree in Mathematics from Fresno State University. He has lived in the Fresno area for the past ten years as has been teaching at the academy since it opened its doors. He enjoys sharing his passion for math and learning with his students. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at Reedley College. Steven is married and he enjoys travel, reading, baseball, and spending time with friends and family.
	Amy Menchaca, Program Director Amy is a Program Director at Wellspring Academy of California. She started with Wellspring in 2007 at Wellspring Adventure Program in North Carolina. She worked there for two years as a Nutrition Counselor and Nutrition and Culinary Program Supervisor. During the summer of 2010 she worked at Wellspring Pennsylvania as the Program Coach Supervisor and Nutrition and Culinary Program Supervisor. Amy received her Bachelors of Science in Health Science from Clemson University and her Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University. Amy is a Registered Dietitian. At Wellspring she focuses on the college program and also teaches their culinary classes.
	Rusty Menchaca, Program Director Rusty is a Program Director at Wellspring. He is from Nashville, TN and has been with Wellspring since 2007. Rusty started at Wellspring North Carolina where he worked for three summers. This past summer he helped run Wellspring Pennsylvania as the Program Supervisor. Rusty has his degree in Political Science from Tennessee Technological University. He enjoyed playing college football along with many other intramural sports. Rusty now enjoys playing golf, working out, and hiking.
	Tina Laguna, Office Manager Tina has been with WSCA for over 6 years. Tina serves a variety of functions to include Business Office, HR, Insurance Liaison, IT, and Payroll. Tina is bilingual in English and Spanish and has grown in the Central Valley of California. Tina has earned an Associates of Arts degree in Computers and Business. Tina is currently pursuing studies in Business Management and Human Resources. She loves spending time with her husband and two boys.
	Jeremy Selan is Operations Director of Wellspring Academy of California. Jeremy was previously Activities Coordinator at Wellspring Adventure Camp. Jeremy has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Johnson & Wales University, and will graduate with his MBA from California State University, Fresno in May of 2011. Jeremy played collegiate hockey for the Fresno State Bulldogs and enjoys fishing, hunting, and living a healthy lifestyle as a LTWC.