Our Team - Peak Path Health

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Glynis Franz | Co-Founder & Director of Marketing and Business Development
- Glynis Franz
Dustin Kerr | Co-Founder & Director of Operations
- Dustin Kerr
Brad Silver | Co-Founder & Executive Director
- Brad Silver
David DuVivier | Co-Founder & Director of Alumni and Family Services
- David DuVivier
Dr. Eric Chaghouri | Medical Director
- Dr. Eric Chaghouri
Vana Agopian, LCSW | Therapist
- Vana Agopian, LCSW
Steve Dixon | Clinical Director
- Steve Dixon

Glynis Franz | Co-Founder & Director of Marketing and Business Development

Glynis brings nearly six years of hands-on experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment. Starting from an entry-level administrative role, she advanced through leadership positions, including Housing Director, Admissions Coordinator, and Director of Business Development. Glynis has also led business development for a multi-site organization with over 100 patients, managing SEO and ad campaigns while directing outreach teams.

Deeply connected to the recovery community, Glynis brings empathy, authenticity, and innovation to Peak Path Health. Outside of work, she is an avid marathon runner, live music enthusiast, and proud Boston native now enjoying the California sun.

Glynis Franz

Co-Founder & Director of Marketing and Business Development

Dustin Kerr | Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Dustin has over five years of leadership experience working in behavioral health, ensuring seamless collaboration across clinical, admissions, and business development teams. He has completed the core requirements for CADC II certification in California, including thousands of supervised hours in AOD counseling and specialized education. A Texas native and Southern California resident of 15 years, Dustin brings discipline, vision, and heart to his work. He is passionate about helping individuals thrive in recovery and enjoys the outdoors, golf, and travel.

Dustin Kerr

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Brad Silver | Co-Founder & Executive Director

Brad combines financial expertise with operational leadership. With a background in finance at Wells Fargo and Chase, he entered behavioral health over 12 years ago following his own recovery, turning his experience into a mission to help others.

He has built and overseen multiple inpatient programs in Florida and Los Angeles, creating operational systems that support high-performing treatment environments. Outside of work, Brad enjoys old-school hip-hop, classic rock, Philadelphia sports, live music, and cinema.

Brad Silver

Co-Founder & Executive Director

David DuVivier | Co-Founder & Director of Alumni and Family Services

With over a decade of experience in group therapy, individual counseling, and family services, David brings deep expertise and compassion to his role. He draws on his clinical background to provide insight into family dynamics and long-term recovery support, while preparing for CADC I certification.

Raised in San Diego and based in Los Angeles for 20 years, David is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need of behavioral health care. He enjoys basketball, traveling, and spending time with family.

David DuVivier

Co-Founder & Director of Alumni and Family Services

Dr. Eric Chaghouri | Medical Director

Dr. Chaghouri, a UCLA and USC-trained psychiatrist, specializes in co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders. He leads a private practice in West Hollywood and Century City, consulting with attorneys, courts, and major television networks while supervising a team of clinicians.

His professional focus includes addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, medical ethics, gender wellness, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Eric Chaghouri

Medical Director

Vana Agopian, LCSW | Therapist

Vana Agopian, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of a private practice, is a visionary leader in addiction recovery and holistic mental health. Combining entrepreneurship, advocacy, and clinical expertise, she brings a compassionate and innovative approach to healing and personal growth. With over a decade in public service and international experience developing therapeutic programs abroad, Vana has cultivated a deep understanding of human resilience. As Clinical Director, she provides compassionate leadership and clinical oversight, guiding programs that empower adults in recovery and emotional wellness with integrity and lasting transformation.

Vana Agopian, LCSW

Therapist

Steve Dixon | Clinical Director

Steve Dixon is the Clinical Director at Peak Path Health and a Los Angeles native with a distinguished background as a United States Navy veteran. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in English from Missouri State University, as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. He has worked in the addiction and mental health field since 2015 as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Steve has served in multiple treatment settings as both a Primary Therapist and Clinical Director, bringing deep clinical experience and steady leadership to every program he supports. His clinical approach integrates CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and psychodynamic modalities, allowing him to meet clients with both structure and compassion.

After leaving the military, Steve witnessed many of his fellow service members struggle with PTSD and substance use disorders. These experiences shaped his commitment to understanding trauma at its roots and providing care that is both clinically effective and deeply human.

Steve is passionate about ensuring that every service delivered is ethical, thoughtful, and truly beneficial to those seeking care. He is proud to work alongside Peak Path Health’s multidisciplinary team, united by a shared mission to help individuals reclaim stability, purpose, and hop.