Ed Manion
Admissions Director
As Wasatch Crest's director of admissions, Ed oversees the admissions team, while guiding individuals and their families through the intake process, answering questions, and arranging care. Having completed Wasatch Crest’s residential, outpatient, and transitional living programs as a client, Ed offers an insightful perspective to those seeking substance abuse treatment.
With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and experience as a Wasatch Crest recovery advocate, Ed enjoys helping clients creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles.
Understanding first-hand the adversity that those in early recovery often face, he’s able to offer clients well-founded support and strategies for navigating the beginnings of their sobriety journeys.
Outgoing by nature, Ed welcomes the chance to connect with clients, their families, and the center’s staff members daily. He also appreciates the ability to work with the majestic Wasatch Range and idyllic Heber Valley as his backdrop.
Originally from New York, Ed has made Utah home, attracted to the state's renowned rock climbing, world-class snowboarding, and endless alpine adventure opportunities.
Sage Chiniquy
Admissions Coordinator
In her role, Sage is the initial contact for individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment. Providing support and guidance along the way, she helps ease clients’ transition into treatment
As someone in recovery, Sage has personally experienced the fears and challenges that accompany the process of changing one’s life for the better.
She believes that the pain and suffering of addiction can be transformed into something purposeful, such as resilience, gratitude, and self-awareness. Passionate about providing hope to those seeking treatment, Sage tries to set a positive tone for the rest of clients’ healing journeys.
She is actively involved in several recovery and community initiatives including serving as a co-chapter lead of Young People in Recovery (YPR), managing a sober living residence, participating in twelve-step groups, and volunteering her time to help others.
A “certified” adrenaline seeker, Sage is a licensed paragliding pilot, a pastime that has taken her around the world, including to Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, and Austria. She’s also a creative spirit and enjoys writing poetry and dancing. In her downtime, Sage likes watching movies and spending time with her fluffy black cat Lucy.
Darci Shelton
Outreach Director
Darci has dedicated nearly a decade to the mental health and substance use industry, holding various leadership roles as executive director, director of admissions, community relations manager, operations director, and case manager. Her passion for this field stems from her own transformative experience; she is a woman in long-term recovery, celebrating over ten years of sobriety. Given a second chance by a treatment center, Darci seized the opportunity to improve her life and that of her family, embarking on a journey of healing that she has never looked back from.
From the outset of her recovery, Darci has been committed to helping others who struggle with similar challenges. She possesses a deep understanding of the pain and difficulties associated with mental health and addiction, and her empathy and compassion are truly remarkable. Darci is the person who will sit with you during your struggles and walk alongside you when you are ready to move forward. She embodies a gentle yet firm energy, confidently setting boundaries while providing strong leadership.
In her role as outreach director, Darci focuses on building meaningful partnerships with community organizations and professionals. She believes that collaboration is vital for enhancing support networks and resources for individuals in need. By engaging with community partners, Darci aims to create a comprehensive framework that addresses the complexities of addiction and mental health, ensuring that help is accessible to all who seek it.
In her spare time, Darci enjoys quality moments with her husband, daughter, and three dogs. She is passionate about fitness, particularly weightlifting, and loves spending time outdoors walking her dogs and vacationing with her husband.
Jared Miller
LASUDC Community Outreach Coordinator
Outside of work, Jared enjoys friends, sunshine, and golf—preferably all at once. He considers himself a fellow traveler, dedicated to guiding others on their recovery journey.
Troy Popp
Alumni Coordinator
With a Ph.D. in hard knocks and a dedication to celebrating recovery, Troy brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to his role as Alumni Coordinator at Wasatch Crest. His journey to sobriety, beginning in 1994, has imbued him with an understanding of the challenges and joys of the recovery process.
In his capacity, Troy orchestrates a vibrant program aimed at engaging and supporting alumni, with the overall goal of fostering a deep sense of community with Wasatch Crest graduates. Through coordinating weekly meetings, monthly events, and service projects, he creates opportunities for alumni to remain connected and find fulfillment in giving back to their community—a value close to his heart.
Prior to his role at Wasatch Crest, Troy served as the recreation and service coordinator in the mental health treatment field with a primary focus on treating professionals for post-traumatic stress disorder, where he honed his skills in facilitating meaningful activities and fostering a spirit of service among individuals in recovery.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Troy is a devoted single father to four children, cherishing every moment with them and finding inspiration in their growth and wellbeing. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to own and operate several businesses over the past two decades.
A lover of beautiful environments, Troy finds solace and inspiration in places like Montana, Bear Lake, Coeur d'Alene, and San Diego. His journey from living on the streets to where he stands today is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the resilience of the human spirit.
Kayla McGinley
Marketing Coordinator
As the marketing coordinator at Wasatch Crest, Kayla draws on her background in content marketing, copywriting, and media relations to help tell Wasatch Crest’s brand story through a variety of digital and traditional mediums.
She’s inspired by the courageous recovery journeys of Wasatch Crest’s clients, alumni, and team members, and she’s passionate about furthering the idea that recovery is truly possible. In her free time, Kayla loves to ski, mountain bike, and learn new things.
