Capital Clubhouse Inc. Leadership
Board of Directors
Linden Von Eichel, LGSW
Board President
Private Practice Therapist
Angelo Kostopoulos
Board Treasurer
Founder and President of AKRON, Inc.
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Joanie Clement
CFO, District Healthcare
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Ryan Harrigan
Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
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Alessandro Leipold
Economic Counsellor, Lisbon Council
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Navin Reddy, MD
Co-Founder, Veritas Health PLLC
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Maria Tukeva
School Principal, DC Public Schools
Yvonne Smith
Board Vice-President
Certified Peer Specialist, President, Recovery Group
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Eric Scharf
Board Secretary
​Advocacy Advisor, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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Tippi Geron
Occupational Therapist and Assistant Professor
GWU OT Doctoral Program
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Meryl Heyliger
Counseling Department Chair, Georgetown Day School
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Codie Maxwell
Clubhouse Member
Jon Winskill
Clubhouse Member
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Staff
Dan Cronin,
Executive Director
Daniel has over 20 years of experience in health care and senior care, with a Master’s Degree in Management of Health Promotion Programs from Marymount University. He is currently working at Capital Clubhouse, after serving as the Manager of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, where he delivered educational programs on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and managed a group of over 60 volunteers. He also has previous leadership roles in VITAS Hospice, Sunrise Assisted Living, and the Life Extension Foundation. He enjoys natural supplements, super foods, shakes and sauces!
Sam Finkel
Employment Specialist, Generalist
Sam Finkel is a dedicated individual hailing from Rockville, Maryland. He has a passion for psychology, education, and global outreach. He pursued his higher education at Tulane University School of Honors, earning a degree in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish. In his position he will spearhead a new transitional employment program in the D.C. area, assisting members in finding meaningful work opportunities. Sam is excited to work side-by-side with members and fostering their personal and professional growth by honing their skills and talents. Outside of his professional pursuits, Sam finds joy in frequenting the gym and cooking rare sauces.
Amy Muhlbach, LICSW
Program and Clinical Director
Amy Muhlbach joined Capital Clubhouse Inc. as its Program and Clinical Director in August 2018. She brings extensive experience from 30 years in non-profit work serving adults with severe mental illness and homelessness in the District of Columbia. She has 15 years as an independently licensed clinical social worker in community mental health services, including program management, supervision, community support, and psychotherapy. Through these experiences she most appreciates “helping people realize and use their strengths to thrive, living closer to their potential” and learning to do so with the help of intentional community. The secret to her sauce: respect and patience.
Nykos Padula
Communication Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA
Nykos serves through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, a federal initiative that supports community development. He holds a masters degree in Strategic Communications from the University of Minnesota, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2023. He is a native of the Twin Cities, MN and has a personal interest in educating others about mental health issues. Before working at Capital Clubhouse, Nykos honed his writing and communication abilities as a college educator and as a communication manager at a historic interior design firm. He is skilled in research, creativity and making delicious creamy sauces.