Leadership Team
Norwil (Noy) Frial-Lopez, Psy.D., MHS, CADC
Chief Executive Officer
Norwil (Noy) Frial-Lopez, is the Chief Executive Officer of PEER Services, where he leads the agency’s mission to create a community free from the harmful cycles of trauma, substance use, and addiction. With over 25 years of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector, Noy brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and executive leadership to advance health and human services for underserved populations.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, Noy has designed and implemented innovative programs in mental health, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, housing, education, and case management. His career has focused on supporting individuals in recovery from mental illness and addiction, addressing LGBTQ+ inequities, and helping clients navigate work, school, and everyday stress to achieve personal and professional growth.
Noy holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University–Chicago and a Master’s in Health Science from Governors State University. He is a graduate of the National Council for Behavioral Health’s Executive Leadership Program and the Middle Management Academy, and has served as an adjunct professor in psychology, counseling, and substance abuse programs.
Noy is committed to building sustainable, community-centered solutions through strategic planning, grant management, staff development, and strong partnerships. When not at work, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Hina Lodhi, MNA
Director of Finance and Operations
Hina Lodhi is a nonprofit operations and finance professional. She currently serves as the Director of Finance and Operations at PEER Services, Inc., bringing extensive experience in organizational management, strategic planning, and service delivery within mission‑driven settings. Previously, she held key roles at various nonprofit organizations supporting programs focused on advancing safety and equity for immigrant and marginalized communities. Hina holds a business education background from the University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business and is fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi. She is recognized for her commitment to strengthening nonprofit infrastructure and expanding access to community-centered services.
Jahmillia Frye, LPN
Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Program Director
Jahmillia leads PEER Services’ Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) program, which includes provision of medication, counseling, and case management for adult clients with opioid use disorders. In this role, Jahmillia works in conjunction with the program’s Medical Director and oversees the nursing and counseling staff, as well as PEER Service’s new Mobile MAR program which will bring MAR resources into the community. She works with her team to provide personalized, coordinated care to all clients with a focus on safety and individual health needs.
Prior to PEER Services, Jahmillia was a Unit Manager for the Renaissance of South Shore. Jahmillia is a Licensed Practical Nurse and also holds certifications in Pulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Support Aide.
Alicia Gattis, LPC, ATR-BC
SUD Services Director
As the SUD Services Director, Alicia oversees PEER’s Substance Use Treatment Services and Program staff, including Outpatient Treatment, Community Programs, DUI Program, School Programs, and USPO.
Alicia received her Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a dual Mater’s of Arts degree from Adler University in Counseling and Art Therapy. She has worked in non-profit substance use treatment programs since 2017, has experience in private practice work, and teaches in Adler’s Master of Art Therapy and Counseling department. She is a licensed professional counselor and a board-certified art therapist.
Erin Tegge, AM, LSW
Prevention Director
As the leader of PEER’s Prevention Program, Erin manages and collaborates with the prevention team, who work closely with the Evanston, New Trier Township and Glenview/Northbrook communities. She oversees implementation of best practices in prevention education and data collection and analysis of local trends in youth mental health and substance use. An expert in youth prevention, Erin regularly provides consultation and delivers presentations for youth, families, school staff, and community stakeholders.
Erin joined PEER in 2014 and has over 15 years of experience in substance use prevention and social work. She earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s in Social Service Administration (Social Work) from the University of Chicago.
Anne Brown
Development Director
Anne is responsible for raising funds to support our prevention and treatment programs through individual giving, events and foundation and corporate grants. Prior to joining PEER Services, Anne spent twelve years supporting the launch of new public schools at the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, including development to community engagement and fundraising strategies. Previously, Anne served as a qualitative evaluation researcher and Boston Public Schools middle school teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and American literature from Brown University, where she also completed a teacher education program.
Colin Graham, LCSW, CADC
SUD Treatment Manager
Colin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor who serves as the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Manager. In this role, Colin oversees the USPO Program, Intensive Outpatient Programming, and provides support with supervising clinical staff. Colin joined PEER Services as the Clinical Intake Therapist in June 2024 and continues to provide individual and group counseling services to PEER clients in his supervisory role.
Colin received a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago in June 2024 with a specialization in substance use disorder treatment. He is passionate about harm reduction, client-centered care, and providing increased access to substance use treatment and mental health support.
Angela Jaeger, LSW
Clinical MAR Manager
Angela joined the medication-assisted recovery (MAR) program in 2024 with a deep commitment to supporting people and communities impacted by the opioid crisis. Prior to joining Peer, Angela lived in Austin, Texas, where she worked with survivors of intimate partner violence, providing therapy, crisis support, and advocacy.
Angela has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents in both community mental health and private practice settings.
As a licensed social worker, Angela is passionate about harm reduction and the possibilities that science and medicine bring to the field of SUD treatment. Angela understands the systemic barriers many face when seeking treatment and believes that along with advancing science, compassion and connection are what help people move toward healing and recovery.
Melissa McNeill, BSN, RN
Nursing Supervisor
Melissa oversees the daily operation of the Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) clinic, which offers three medications to treat patients with Opioid Use Disorder and/or Alcohol Use Disorder. She joined PEER Services in February 2019 as a dispensing nurse, and continues to provide direct patient care in addition to her supervisory duties. In addition to her work in addiction treatment, Melissa has experience in psychiatric nursing, including residential eating disorder recovery. She holds her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rush University College of Nursing, and also has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Loyola University Chicago.
Erika Olandese, LPC, NCC
SUD Program Manager
Erika is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. She serves as the Substance Use Disorder Program Manager at Peer Services, where she oversees community programs, including the Second Chances partnership with Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC), the Skokie Youth Ordinance Program, and the Northern Cook County Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Coalition. In this role, Erika also supervises staff and interns, trains clinicians, and provides individual and group counseling to clients.
Erika believes meaningful therapy begins by meeting people where they are. She uses an integrative approach that draws from person-centered, existential, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies to create individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique goals and lived experiences. She is passionate about fostering resilience, supporting recovery, and advancing harm reduction within the community.
Outside of her work at Peer Services, Erika is an artist and musician who enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her beloved pets.
Hanson Pann, Operations Manager
Hanson’s bio is coming soon.