Meet The Team
Our leadership team believes that to care is to heal. We allow this belief to influence our relationships with our clients
and with each other. Having a strong education or background in the mental health field isnβt enough by itself. We have built a staff of people with robust credentials, but who also have a passion for helping others and are looking to continuously learn and grow.
Leadership
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Jeff Shiring
Chairman
Jeff is the Founder of Whitecap Enterprises and Chairman of Autismβ―F.I.R.S.T., with over 30 years of executive leadership in equipment rentals, waste management, and healthcare. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Dayton and an MS in Management Science from Lesley University. Jeff is a licensed CPA in Virginia and a member of the AICPA.
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Dr. Jennifer Switzer
CEO & Chief Clinical Officer
Jennifer, with a career that bridges direct clinical practice and executive strategy, has led initiatives that expand access to care, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. Her work emphasizes the design and implementation of innovative, evidence-based programs that align with value-based care and integrated health models. With expertise at the intersection of patient care and organizational performance, she is dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery into a more sustainable, patient-centered, and outcomes-focused system.
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Peter Doyle
Chief Operating Officer
Peter is the Chief Operating Officer at Family Insight and holds a B.A. in Political Science from James Madison University. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, having served as Senior Vice President at multiple firms. At Family Insight, he applies his leadership and operational expertise to support team development and growth.
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Candace Hopper
State Director of Field Operations and Outpatient Services
Candace is the State Director of Field Operations and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. She earned her bachelorβs degree in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from Shippensburg University and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. As a Board Approved Supervisor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, she is committed to guiding and supporting clinicians in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
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Julie Doyle
Director of Value-Based Care
Julie is a Registered Pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in retail, hospital, HMO, and behavioral health settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University and her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University. Julie has served as a clinical pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic, a Certified Diabetes Educator, and a retail Pharmacy Manager, where she championed immunization programs and precepted Doctor of Pharmacy students. She holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management and Mental Health First Aid for Pharmacy and is a member of the American Pharmacist Association and the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists. As Director of Value-Based Care, Julie is dedicated to advancing holistic health action plans that strengthen relationships, improve medication adherence, and enhance outcomes.
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Lauren Richardson
Value-Based Program Operations Manager
Lauren Richardson has 15+ years in behavioral health administration, starting as Office Manager and advancing to Agency Coordinator. She led a medication management program launch and helped expand services through strategic planning.