Our Team

Jen Yturriondobeitia, MSW, DBH

Jennifer is the President and CEO of Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization and provides operational expertise to primary and specialty care practices throughout the State of Idaho interested in implementing integrated behavioral health programs. Her work allows providers to manage the behavioral health population and helps the patient achieve the best health and quality of life possible by preventing chronic disease, stabilizing current chronic conditions, and preventing acceleration to higher risk with higher healthcare costs.

Leo Carney III, DO, FAAFP​

Dr. Carney, Chief Medical Officer at Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, leads clinical operations for the Idaho Health Neighborhood Center. A distinguished healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience, he previously served as Director of Clinical Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps, transforming their Primary Care model. His visionary leadership also implemented process improvements across 57 military medical facilities and developed a groundbreaking governance model. Dr. Carney’s expertise extends to managing large programs, as evidenced by his role as Director of Primary Care and Mental Health at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and is board-certified in Family Medicine.

Jacob Wilson, LCSW

Jake received his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Boise State University and his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. For the past 17 years, he has worked in community mental health, private practice, inpatient and emergency room, integrated behavioral health, and various other areas of the field. For the past 4 years, Jake has been providing clinical and operational oversight for all IBH programs as well as a specialty behavioral health clinic in a large healthcare system. Over the years Jake has developed a passion for improving access to behavioral health services to rural and underserved populations through programmatic development and community partnerships. Jake lives in McCall, Idaho with his wife and two children.

Linda Cardwell

Linda Cardwell is the Chief Marketing Officer for Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Azusa Pacific University with an emphasis in providing marketing expertise to non-profits. Her background includes project management, content development, partner management, marketing automation, and digital marketing. She has over 10 years of marketing experience and is passionate about utilizing her expertise to help nonprofits move their missions forward. At C-WHO Linda has created brand consistency to establish a higher level of professionalism and customer loyalty. She has provided effective marketing materials (flyers, brochures, social media campaigns, and website design) to increase communication and overall promotion of programs and networks. She has implemented and managed a learning platform for asynchronous training for healthcare professionals and has assisted in conference and event management. Linda not only brings this skillset and expertise to C-WHO but to all of C-WHO’s customers as a tailored service to increase their effectiveness in their communities.

Ross Novick, JD

Ross Novick is the Chief Financial Management Officer with Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, INC (C-WHO). Ross obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University. He has extensive background in finance and management working in NW Arkansas and California. He has a passion for helping non-profits achieve their goals. When Ross is not working, he loves to run and mountain bike on the incredible trails of NW Arkansas.

Anthony Leon

Anthony Leon is the Multimedia Manager in the Marketing Division at Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Org. He received his Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship from Florida Gulf Coast University. He has a background in social media marketing, digital audio, and music composition.

Akhila Addula, MS

Maria Torres, LCSW

Maria Torres is a licensed clinical social worker. She earned a master’s degree in social work and a bachelor’s degree in social work and Spanish at Boise State University. She has served in social work roles for the state’s Child Protective Services with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Worked with St. Luke’s Health Services as an emergency room and hospital social worker. Before joining Saltzer Health in 2018, Torres was a Behavioral Health Consultant at Terry Reilly, a federally qualified health center. At Saltzer Health, Maria developed an Integrated Behavioral Health program. She is currently an independent contractor for C-WHO. Maria has presented at conferences on cultural competency and working with the Latinx population. She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers for 16 years and is serving as the vice president for the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Idaho chapter.

Samantha Self

Kaitlin Thomas, LCSW

Kaitlin is a Clinical Consultant for Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization and has been working in the field since 2013. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University and has since worked in a variety of roles including working with young children and adolescents, the hospital and emergency room settings, providing grief support for individuals receiving hospice care supporting victims of crime, and providing both long and short term therapy for individuals and families. The majority of her experience has been with rural and underserved populations. Katie has an inviting and inclusive approach to therapy and has experience working with clients across the demographic spectrum on a variety of issues.

Alice Knotts

Alice Knotts graduated from the Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy in 2018. In 2019, she completed a PGY1 residency program at the VA Puget Sound in Seattle, WA, and began working as a clinical staff pharmacist at St Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute in Spokane, WA. In 2020, she joined the pharmacy team at Kootenai Health as an MTM clinical pharmacist and was promoted to Manager of Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Services through which she established new pharmacy services and oversaw pharmacy-related quality metric work for Kootenai Health’s ACO. She served as President of the Spokane Pharmacy Association in 2022. In 2023, an exciting opportunity to work at Cornerstone Whole Healthcare was too good to pass up. The timing was just right, and she decided to leap onboard as a clinical consultant advancing pharmacist services, developing programs and education, and expanding healthcare access in rural and underserved areas. Additionally, she works as the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for MedTruly, a Washington-based healthcare company that focuses on remote patient monitoring and chronic care management.

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Alanna Lilly, PA-C

A compassionate Physician Assistant specializing in Family Medicine, Alanna brings over 8.5 years of experience to the Treasure Valley community. With a master’s degree from the University of South Alabama and a bachelor’s degree in Biology, she’s deeply rooted in the local community. Beyond medicine, Alanna finds joy in fantasy novels, outdoor adventures, and savoring culinary delights. Her unwavering dedication to healthcare and zest for life enriches our community.

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Desiree Medina

Desiree “Dezzi” Medina is an experienced manager and healthcare professional with over 25 years of leadership in various roles, renowned for her strategic insights and compassionate approach. She has made a profound impact in the medical field through her commitment to excellence and patient care, holding roles from frontline caregiving to administrative leadership. Dezzi’s dedication to continuous improvement is evident through her pursuit of leadership courses and certifications, reflecting her passion for fostering excellence and innovation in every endeavor.

Zoey Clark

Zoey Clark, a dedicated Front Desk Coordinator with a passion for exceptional service, brings a friendly demeanor and nurturing touch to her role. This proud boy mom excels in creating positive experiences through her strong communication skills and warm personality. Whether greeting guests or assisting with inquiries, Zoey ensures everyone feels welcomed and well taken care of.