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Our People |
“From Possibility to Reality”…
Our motto reflects our commitment to each and every girl. We understand adolescence can be difficult and often painful. At Utah Achievement Center we help girls identify their strengths and develop purpose in their lives as they look to the future with hope and enthusiasm. Meet some of our staff who make great things possible… |
| Diana Robbins is an LCSW with 20 years of experience
as a caseworker and supervisor for the Division of Child and Family Services in Utah. She has completed work as a Domestic Violence Counselor and an Individual and Family Therapist. She has worked at a Residential Treatment Facility, Family Support Center, Youth Service Center, Juvenile Court Office, and Detention Center. She has helped develop and complete an Independent Living Program and a Youth Self-Esteem Program. Diana has a private business in which she conducts custody evaluations, visitation evaluations, and adoptive home studies for the court. She has also worked as a Licensing Specialist for the State of Utah regulating treatment facilities. |
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| Lorrie Merriam has a Bachelor’s degree in Social
work and will complete her Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling in December 2005. She has experience in working directly with inmates in a prison educational setting and has six years of experience with the Division of Child and Family Services in Utah as a child protective services worker, in-home, foster care, and family preservation worker. Lorrie has a lot of years of experience in placing and supervising youth in placements and working closely with schools, family and the court system to provide for the needs of the youth. She has worked as a deputy probation officer and a youth services worker. Lorrie specializes in IEP services, credit recovery and post graduation services including college and/or employment. |
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| Aaron Nicolaides comes to the Achievement Center
from Wyoming, where he was in Private Practice mental health counseling. Aaron received his Bachelor’s of Social Work from Weber State University and his Master’s of Social Work from the University of Wyoming. Aaron worked at the Wyoming State Hospital in the Forensics and Outpatient Services units where he received his Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) certification. Aaron has experience working with children, teenagers and adults, home health, hospice, adoption, substance abuse, child custody cases, in addition to working as a volunteer counselor for the American Red Cross Disaster Team. Aaron was able to provide two weeks of counseling at Ground Zero in New York City. Aaron specializes in working with posttraumatic stress, depression, and abuse. Aaron enjoys sports (especially baseball and golfing), reading, being the mountains, and spending time with his family and four children. |
