Leadership

Ryan received his PhD in Pediatric School Psychology from East Carolina University. He completed his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship with the Munroe Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Ryan received specialized training in behavioral interventions and models of integrated care. Ryan first joined NOVA in 2018 where he helped develop NOVA’s outpatient and integrated care services. In 2020, he transitioned to his administrative role.

Ryan enjoys running long distances through the woods, spending time with his family, fishing, and all things sports.

Cameron received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University. He completed a predoctoral internship at University of Kansas Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Cameron is a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in the areas of mindfulness, clinical interventions, and mental health. He joined NOVA in 2020 and has worked in an administrative role since.

Cameron enjoys spending time with his family, running, playing guitar, and cheering on the Demon Deacons.

Tracey received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and her Masters of Science in Accountancy from the University of Phoenix. She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant by the state of North Carolina and has over 30 years of experience assisting healthcare entities with their accounting and financial needs. She assumed the Chief Financial Officer role at NOVA in February 2021.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending sporting events, watching movies, and reading.

Dr. Ford is the Founder and Owner of NOVA Behavioral Health. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University. He is a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina. Dr. Ford is also Board Certified in Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He has over 40 years of experience providing behavioral health services in North Carolina. Prior to founding NOVA, he worked as a psychological consultant, improving clinical care for several mental health programs in North Carolina.

After witnessing firsthand the lack of community integrated services for individuals with intellectual disability and other mental health difficulties, he started NOVA. At NOVA, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Clinician for over 35 years. He now serves as Corporate Consultant.

John enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, keeping up with his golden retrievers, and catching some live jazz shows.