About Transend Supportive Living

Meet Our Team

Clinically Led. Professionally Structured. Intentionally Accountable.

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Why We’re Different

Transcend Supportive Living was built on the belief that supportive housing should operate with structure, oversight, and clinical integrity. Many recovery residences provide housing. We provide accountability, mentorship, and leadership grounded in decades of behavioral health experience.
Our team does not operate casually. We maintain defined expectations, consistent communication, and measurable standards designed to support long-term stability.
Recovery requires more than a safe environment. It requires structure, guidance, and experienced leadership. That is the difference.

Structured Accountability

We operate with clear policies, defined expectations, and consistent supervision. Residents benefit from structured routines, monitoring protocols, and professional oversight designed to reinforce responsibility and long-term recovery habits.

Clinical Leadership

Under the guidance of licensed clinical leadership, our program bridges the gap between treatment and independence. We coordinate appropriately with referring providers and ensure that each resident’s environment supports stability, safety, and measurable progress.

Meet Our Team

Transcend is led by experienced professionals committed to ethical standards, structured recovery support, and long-term outcomes. Our leadership team combines clinical expertise with operational excellence to create an environment built on accountability and growth.

Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT in Houston Texas

Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 35 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Joni Ogle has dedicated her career to addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring mental health stabilization. Her leadership ensures that Transcend operates with clinical integrity, structured oversight, and professional accountability.

Joni’s vision for supportive living is clear: recovery environments must be supervised, structured, and grounded in ethical behavioral health practices.

Zoe Pulido Chief Operating Officer of Transcend Recovery Community.

Zoe Pulido

Chief Operating Officer

Zoe oversees operational structure, program accountability, and strategic development at Transcend Supportive Living. With a deep understanding of behavioral health systems and long-term program development, she ensures that every aspect of the resident experience reflects professionalism, safety, and consistency.

Her leadership reinforces Transcend’s commitment to elevated standards within supportive housing.

Beckie Ellis Director of Alumni and Mentoring at Transcend Recovery Community

Beckie Ellis

Director of Client Services and Mentoring

Beckie Ellis oversees client services and mentoring operations at Transcend Supportive Living, ensuring that each resident receives consistent guidance, structured accountability, and individualized support. With extensive experience working alongside individuals in recovery, Beckie specializes in helping residents translate treatment progress into sustainable daily routines.

Her leadership focuses on communication, expectation-setting, and measurable growth. Beckie works closely with residents to reinforce responsibility, life skills development, and emotional regulation within a professionally structured environment.

She is committed to maintaining a culture of accountability while fostering trust and stability. Under her direction, the mentoring program remains aligned with Transcend’s clinical leadership and high operational standards.

Shannon Carrol

Shannon Carrol

Head Chef

Shannon Carroll has been part of Transcend Supportive Living since its founding and plays an essential role in creating a stable, supportive environment for our residents. As Head Chef, she oversees all meal planning and preparation, ensuring that residents receive balanced, nutritious meals that support both physical health and recovery.

Understanding that nutrition is foundational to emotional regulation and overall well-being, Shannon approaches her role with consistency, care, and attention to detail. She works to create structured mealtimes that reinforce routine while fostering a sense of community within each residence.

Her long-standing commitment to Transcend reflects the program’s dedication to stability, continuity, and high standards. Shannon’s presence since day one is a testament to the culture of professionalism and accountability that defines our team.

Arrelia Johnson

Arrelia Johnson

Program Director | Oxford

Arrelia Johnson serves as Program Director for the Oxford residence, where she provides on-site leadership, structure, and day-to-day oversight. She is responsible for maintaining the integrity of house standards, ensuring consistency in routines, and supporting residents as they work toward greater independence.

Arrelia brings a strong understanding of recovery dynamics and the importance of accountability within supportive housing. She works directly with residents to reinforce expectations, encourage responsible decision-making, and promote long-term stabilization.

Her leadership style is grounded in clarity and consistency. By maintaining structured oversight and open communication, Arrelia helps create a living environment that supports safety, responsibility, and continued progress.

Jeffrey Gurney

Jeffrey Gurney

Program Director | Harvard

Jeffrey Gurney leads operations at the Harvard residence, overseeing daily structure, resident accountability, and program consistency. His role centers on maintaining a stable environment where residents can focus on recovery, personal growth, and reintegration into work and family life.

Jeffrey emphasizes clear expectations and measurable responsibility. He works closely with residents to reinforce structured routines and ensure adherence to program standards.

Through consistent oversight and mentorship, Jeffrey supports residents in strengthening decision-making skills and building independence. His leadership reflects Transcend’s broader commitment to professionalism, safety, and structured recovery support.

Our Standards

Structure Creates Stability

Clear routines, defined expectations, and accountability systems are foundational to sustainable recovery. We do not operate casually. We operate intentionally.

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Clinical Integrity Matters

Our program is guided by licensed behavioral health leadership. Oversight, ethics, and professionalism shape every policy and decision.

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Recovery Requires Responsibility

We support residents in building independence, emotional regulation, and long-term life skills through mentorship, monitoring, and structured growth.

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Start the Conversation

Choosing supportive housing is a significant decision. Our leadership team is available to speak directly with families, clinicians, and referring professionals to determine whether Transcend is the right fit.

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Confidential Admissions Inquiry

Your privacy and discretion are paramount. Every inquiry is reviewed personally by our Houston admissions team and handled with the utmost confidentiality. For immediate assistance, call (281) 205-0918.

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