Our Team
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Erik French BA JD • Executive Director
Erik brings extensive experience in human services, non-profit management, and legal practice to Granada House. Having practiced law in Connecticut and Massachusetts, he most recently served at a residential program for persons with developmental disabilities, where he dedicated years to advancing quality care and professionalism.
Since 2003, Erik has demonstrated unwavering commitment to upholding client rights and dignity while fostering meaningful service coordination and support. He brings special passion to the substance use disorder field, with a deeply held belief that long-term recovery is both life-saving and attainable for every client.
Erik holds a B.A. in Philosophy and B.A. in English Literature from the University of Maine Orono, and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice law in both Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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Sophie Cyker LICSW • Alcott House Clinical Director
A Boston native, Sophie comes from a diverse professional background of human service settings in New England and New York, including legal settings, school-based services, adult community and residential mental health treatment, and substance use services. Prior to joining Granada House, she managed a state opioid response grant team located within an outpatient MOUD clinic in Boston, crossing paths frequently with the entire spectrum of addiction treatment in Massachusetts. Her social work practice is intersectional, systems-oriented, and trauma-responsive, with a focus on modalities that improve clients' tools for functioning and thriving in the here and now as well as in the future. She also brings over a decade of personal experience navigating addiction and recovery in Boston, from emergency harm reduction care to sustained long-term recovery.
Sophie holds a BA in sociology and education with a concentration in human development from Colby College and a MS in social work from Columbia University. She holds additional specialized training in trauma-focused CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and couples/family work. Sophie is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and is credentialed to provide supervision towards all levels and types of behavioral health licensure. She is also a certified recovery coach supervisor through the commonwealth's Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.
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Mary Kate Jurek • Alcott House Program Director
Mary-Kate comes to the Granada House with a wealth of management as well as life experience. Mary-Kate has always felt passionate about taking care of others, and spreading the knowledge of self-care.
Mary-Kate believes in a holistic approach towards helping clients achieve long-term sobriety, and is thrilled to continue on her path in working in recovery with the Granada team.
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Katie Roche LICSW • Granada House Clinical Director
Katie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) experienced in working with adults and youth experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Her background includes residential treatment, intensive outpatient services, crisis intervention, case management, in-home therapy, and work with justice-involved individuals.
In addition to direct clinical work, Katie has experience providing clinical supervision, staff training, and program development, while maintaining compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
She is committed to meeting clients where they are, building strong therapeutic relationships, and tailoring interventions to each individual’s strengths and goals.
Katie earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and is licensed as an LICSW in Massachusetts.
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Ky Richards • Granada House Program Director
Ky has a passion for helping others through an objective and direct approach. Ky believes that having a stable living environment is vital to early sobriety. He helps create a welcoming environment here at Granada House through open and clear dialogue and making sure each resident feels seen & welcomed.