Faculty and Staff

Faculty/Staff Member	Bio
Image Deanna Doss Social Worker & Administrative Assistant	Deanna Doss, MSW, LSW, is an administrative assistant and social worker in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She completed her undergraduate degree in Community Health at Chicago State University as well as her Master's in Social Work. Her education and career have always focused on her passion for working with children and families. Deanna is continuously seeking to gain more skills and broaden her education. She will soon be engaged in supervision to obtain her clinical hours to take the exam and become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Deanna believes that change happens when people are given the guidance, they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives.
Octavia Daniels Operations Manager	Octavia Daniels, MBA, is an Operations Manager in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After spending 14 years working at a leading global financial services firm in various roles, Octavia began a path in non-profit. Prior to Rush, Octavia was a Project Manager at an executive search and consulting firm where she partnered with non-profit clients nationwide performing candidate outreach and interview processes. She is passionate about education and believes in doing her part to create meaningful change within the community.
Image Paige Pickerl Community Research Manager	Paige Pickerl LCSW, is a social worker and research manager for SUD-COE with Rush University Medical Center. Paige has been working as a social worker for 10 years, including undergraduate work in rural school settings, and mental health research interventions. Paige has worked on a variety of mental health research topics surrounding a longitudinal health study for individuals with SMI, jail diversion interventions for individuals with SUD, and supporting evaluations of educational interventions for medical professionals treating SUD. She has supported several publications on these topics and is passionate about disseminating health interventions in order to better support treatment for individuals with SMI/SUD.
Image LaNyah Warrack Program Manager	LaNyah Warrack, MBA, is a Program Manager who enjoys bringing people, ideas, and details together to make things happen. She has worked at Rush University Medical Center for the last 8 years and has found a passion for helping others and finds fulfillment in work that allows her to support people, strengthen programs, and contribute to the community. As the Program Manager for SUD-COE, LaNyah manages the activities to ensure they are aligned with deliverables. She enjoys the creative side of organizing, whether that means planning an event, developing materials, or finding a new way to make something work. She holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is currently pursuing her PMP certification. She believes some of the most meaningful work happens behind the scenes and enjoys knowing that her efforts can help make a difference for others.