Leadership Team
WORKING TOGETHER FOR A STRONG TEAM
THE 5 IDEALS OF LEADING A SUCCESSFUL TEAM
It is important that our team and our patients know that we are equally invested in our patients' wellness
1.LEAD BY EXAMPLE
A wise person once said, “well done is better than well said”
2. ACT WITH INTEGRITY
Be respectful, reliable, trustworthy, and kind.
3.YOUR WORD MUST HAVE WORTH
If it is not right don’t do it; if it is not true don’t say it.
4. HALF MEASURES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
We do not believe in half measures; we believe in above and beyond.
5.SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO LAUGH
Not every day is going to be a great; sometimes the best option is to laugh, and let it go.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Rebecca Meinke, MD
Medical Director, PsychiatristRebecca Meinke, MD, is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. A native of New Jersey, Dr. Meinke earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus, and a medical degree from Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School (formerly UMDNJ). Dr. Meinke completed a residency in General Psychiatry at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Dr. Meinke has worked in every level of psychiatric care and with patients of all ages. She enjoys all aspects of psychiatry and is especially fond of working with families and utilizing a team approach in treatment. After many years as the consulting psychiatrist at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Dr. Meinke joined the team at LifeBack, full time, as the Medical Director of both LifeBack locations.
Melissa Straker, MS, LPC, ACS
Clinical DirectorMelissa Straker earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from Temple University and a graduate degree in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Melissa is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as a professional counselor and is also certified as an advanced clinical supervisor.
Melissa’s training began as a sexual assault advocate, which lead her to work in the field of domestic violence and trauma recovery. Melissa later went on to work at a behavioral health facility where she provided mental health treatment for persons in underserved communities. Melissa’s primary focus has been providing therapy to those whose lives have been impacted by trauma, and empowering women to reach their full potential. Prior to joining the LifeBack team, Melissa worked with First Responders who were struggling with addictions.
Melissa describes her current role as one of pride and gratitude. “It is a divine privilege to love your work, to wake up happy knowing your day will be spent among wonderful people all working together to change the lives of others; it is like hitting the career lottery!”.
Ashley Beard
Front Office Team SupervisorAshley Beard comes to LifeBack with several years of experience in the health care administration field. Ashley has held a variety of positions including Medical Office Assistant and Medical Office Coordinator.
Ashley has been part of the LifeBack team since 2019 spending more than three years as a part time Front Office Administrative Assistant. After being recognized for her hard work and commitment to LifeBack’s Patients, Ashley was recruited to join the team on a full time basis. Ashley’s natural leadership qualities continued to shine which led to her new role as Front Office Supervisor. Ashley leads by example as she successfully guides the Front Office Administrative Team, showing that teamwork is the glue to excellence. Ashley is an essential part of the daily operations at LifeBack. Ashley’s thoughts on working at LifeBack, “I feel fortunate to work alongside the inspiring Leadership Team and am really happy to be part of the LifeBack family”
Margie Stumpo B.S. Business Administration
Billing Department SupervisorMargie Stumpo has been part of the LifeBack Billing Team since 2019. After being recognized for her attention to detail, strong work ethic, and superior customer service skills, she was promoted to Billing Department Supervisor. Margie now leads the LifeBack Billing team by promoting an atmosphere of positivity and teamwork. Before coming to LifeBack Margie earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration and gained extensive experience in the management sector. Margie spent many years as a Retail District Manager, overseeing multiple locations across Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Margie’s background in customer experience has allowed her to contribute to LifeBack’s overall core beliefs. “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark, this is one of my favorite quotes which I try to implement in my day-to-day”. Margie is committed to ensuring that every Patient understands that LifeBack is committed to their wellness and is always here to help!
