Outreach Team

Director of Admissions & Business Development

Serenity Lane is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate York to our executive team. In her new role, Kate will oversee the admissions and business development teams, ensuring exceptional service to both our community partners and prospective clients.

Kate joins us from Cedar Hills Hospital in Portland, where she served as the Senior Director of Business Development. With over 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare settings, including a strong background in behavioral health, Kate brings valuable expertise to our organization.

Kate is deeply committed to the belief that strategic partnerships are essential to delivering high-quality patient care. She is excited to be a part of an organization renowned for its longstanding reputation, and looks forward to building new partnerships while strengthening existing ones to ensure that everyone who reaches out to us receives the care and support they need.

Manager of Outreach Services

With over two decades of experience in behavioral health, addiction services, and crisis management, Dr. Staten brings a deep commitment to clinical excellence, community engagement, and strategic leadership.

Holding a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, along with a Licensed Professional Counselor, CADC III, and Registered Gambling Counselor certifications, Dr. Staten has served in key roles across Oregon Health Authority, CareOregon, Multnomah County, and more recently, Oregon Change Clinic. His background reflects a remarkable blend of operational vision and hands-on therapeutic expertise, making him an ideal addition to our mission-driven organization.

Dr. Staten works closely with the two Regional Directors of Outpatient Services; Patrice Crisp and Glenn Deveney and calls our Portland Outpatient Office his home base. We're grateful for the insight, compassion, and forward-thinking energy Dr. Staten adds to our leadership team.