John brings more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience in specialized IT and training services, with a background in business development, client relationships, and strategic planning.

As a partner, John helps shape how AMIGA reaches and serves organizations. He builds relationships with leaders, communicates the value of AMIGA’s work, and connects teams with training, coaching, and organizational support that fits their goals.

John is a father of two, an avid skier, and a reader of history and current events.

john@amigallc.com
401-216-5065

Dave is a clinician, trainer, coder, and MI coach based in Boulder
Colorado. A member of the MINT since 2009, Dave has trained
professionals in over 10 states and supported the skill
development of clinicians, child welfare workers, military
personnel, nurses, and criminal justice professionals throughout
prisons, parole offices, probation departments, and pretrial
settings.

Dave has seen Motivational Interviewing change the lives of
clients and practitioners alike. He believes AMIGA will bring the
power of proficient MI to more folks who need it.

Dave has two kiddos, loves to travel, and is a very average guitar
player whose secret wish is to be in the Rolling Stones one day.

With nearly 15 years in the mental health field, Alyssa has
extensive experience in crisis intervention, addiction recovery,
and advance care planning. She joined MINT in 2018, further honing
her MI skills.

Alyssa is driven by the potential of AMIGA to provide ongoing
tools for trainers and practitioners, ensuring MI proficiency and
real-world results.

Alyssa loves stand-up comedy and is always on the lookout for new
restaurants to indulge her foodie passions.

Annabys is based out of New Jersey and has over 15 years of
experience in mental health, specializing in youth and family
therapy. She has been an MI practitioner in English and Spanish,
trainer, and coach for the last 8 years and is a proud member of
MINT.

Annabys is excited about AMIGA's mission to empower MI trainers
and practitioners and make MI more accessible to all learners,
regardless of their level, in ways that are easily applicable and
effective.

Annabys is a proud mom of 3, a big sports fan (reigning champ in
her fantasy football league), and loves to dance to Spanish music.

With over 13 years of MI experience, Sarah is a Certified Tobacco
Treatment Specialist Trainer, a Nationally-Board Certified Health
and Wellness Coach and a small business owner based in Wisconsin.
She has trained hundreds of professionals in many settings
including: hospitals, county systems, nonprofits, and jails.

Sarah sees AMIGA as an opportunity to create resources she's
always wished were available, resources that buck academia-style
and utilize real world application.

Sarah loves thrifting, enjoying the thrill of the hunt and
honoring sustainability.

Alexander is responsible for developing innovative MI-based
interventions, including a widely-adopted text intervention used
by universities across the US. A member of MINT since 2014, Alex’s
work focuses on implementing evidence-based practices that are
both cost-effective and impactful across various industries. He
currently spends his time in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
Virginia.

Alexander's innovative approach to MI applications and his vision
for accessible, high-quality resources drove the formation of
AMIGA. He is excited about transforming how MI is implemented in
diverse professional contexts.

Alex is an avid reader and believes that a good book can change
perspectives and spark innovation.