meet Our team

At Evergreen Mentorship, our team is dedicated to guiding Ohioans through life’s challenges with no-cost mental health support.

Zak Nordyke

CEO/Founder

Drives Evergreen Mentorship’s strategic vision to deliver accessible, no-cost Medicaid-funded mental health mentorship.

Mike Means

Chief Financial Officer

Manages all financial operations, including forecasting, Medicaid billing, receivables, payables, and company reporting.

Roshan Bajaj

Chief of Marketing & Systems

Builds visibility for Evergreen Mentorship, making sure no Ohioan on Medicaid misses out on free mental health support.

Abena Holben

Head of Clinical Operations

With over 12 years of experience in leading clinical teams. Abena focuses on creating a positive, collaborative team culture and ensuring clinical compliance. At Evergreen Mentorship, Abena collaborates with mentor, counseling, and assessor teams to deliver excellent service.

Britney Derisi

Clinical Supervisor

With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Britney has experience in many settings including middle school counseling, inpatient hospital care, outpatient/home family settings, and private practice

Ashley Christenson

Clinical Support Specialist II

With experience in supporting adults working through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, Ashley Works alongside Abena to support mentors in providing the best quality care for clients.

We provide no-cost mental health mentorship to Medicaid-funded individuals across Ohio. Come make an impact.

Our Values

At Evergreen Mentorship, our values reflect who we are and how we serve. We follow R.A.L.P.H., a set of guiding principles—that shape everything we do.

reliability

Adaptability

Leadership

Personalized collaborations

Helping the mission

Evergreen Mentorship

Help Us Match You With The Right Counselor.

These questions will help us understand your goals, needs, & preferences so we can connect you with counseling or mentorship that fits you. Availability is limited.

Evergreen Mentorship

Help Us Match You With The Right Counselor.

These questions will help us understand your goals, needs, & preferences so we can connect you with counseling or mentorship that fits you. Availability is limited.