Keesha Amezcua serves as Alsana’s Chief Clinical Officer, bringing twenty years of experience in the eating disorder treatment field. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Consultant. Keesha brings a wealth of expertise and a track record of clinical excellence to the organization. Previously Keesha held clinical leadership roles over all levels of care for both adolescents and adults as Vice President of Clinical Programming for Monte Nido & Affiliates. Keesha also brings international program development experience contributing to Wandi Nerida, Australia’s first residential eating disorder treatment center.
Apart from her clinical work, Keesha has authored numerous publications on eating disorder recovery and regularly speaks at national conferences. She holds certifications as a Daring Way Facilitator and in specialized therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), enhancing her ability to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Under Keesha’s leadership, Alsana is poised to excel in providing outstanding care, fostering a nurturing environment for professionals, and shaping the future of the eating disorder treatment industry.

Mary Elizabeth Akinaka currently serves as Alsana’s VP of Clinical Services. She is an LPC- S and CEDS-C and has been working in the eating disorder community and with Alsana for almost a decade. Mary Elizabeth is passionate about leading a team who have a compassionate drive for serving clients with intentional, effective, and individualized care. She enjoys being a part of a space that allows clients to have a brave space to work on their recovery journey.
Mary Elizabeth received her bachelor’s degree in Collaborative Special Education from Auburn University. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and a Certificate of marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.