The Right Turn Impact Team

Ben Cramer has worked in the addictions field as an individual and group counselor, program manager, Executive Director and now Managing Partner. He has an extensive background in Business Management and has his Master’s Degree in in clinical mental health counseling. As Managing Partner, Ben oversees and manages all operations at Right Turn. He works closely with the Clinical Director and Department Managers to ensure the highest quality of care for our clients. Ben is also extremely passionate about working directly on the front lines of addiction. He takes time to get to know every client that walks through the doors of Right Turn. In his spare time, Ben is an avid marksmanship instructor and enjoys backpacking and camping.

Jack Gilbert, LCSW-C has worked in the field of mental health for 30 years. He has served as the Clinical Director at RTI since joining the program in May of 2020. Jack began his career as a residential counselor working with chronically mentally ill adults in a community living support program. After completing graduate school, Jack spent 17 years working with emotionally disabled youth in an alternative day school program. Many of these youth and their families had substance abuse issues. During this time, Jack began his own recovery journey which led to his decision in 2014 to make addictions treatment the focus of his clinical practice. In his free time Jack enjoys time with his family, boating, golf and playing tennis.

Kristin Solomon is a Court Liaison for Right Turn Impact. Kristin has a Bachelor’s Degree from Coastal Carolina University in BusinessMarketing. Kristin loves advocating for our clients in court. As a court liaison Kristin uses her background in marketing to combat the negative stigmas about addicts and alcoholics through education and accurate messaging. Kristin knows firsthand the horrors of drunk and drugged driving and the legal ramifications of being charged with DWI/DUI. Kristin reflects on her own personal journey into recovery, “I love giving back by advocating to the court on behalf of those who are taking action to turn their lives around. I’ve been in their shoes. I understand. I am living proof recovery works if you work it. I feel called to do this type of work and know I can make a difference.” In her spare time you can find Kristin carrying the message of recovery, on the water or spending time with her greatest love, her daughter.

Clare is a certified substance abuse counselor and has been working in the field of addiction for over four years. She is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Social Work and plans to integrate her B.F.A from Penn State into her work with clients. At seven years of sobriety, Clare has found a solution, a sense of purpose, and a desire to support those in their recovery journey. Clare loves being able to provide clients with care, compassion, and support as they grow and rediscover themselves. She truly believes sharing the hope of recovery and providing opportunities for therapeutic healing are vital to client’s treatment success.

Brian Grober has been working in the field of addictions for five years. He is passionate about helping others and setting an example of what life can be like without drugs and alcohol. Brian has a bachelor’s degree in criminology and is pursuing a second Bachelor’s in psychology. Brian is one of RTI’s most experienced techs and has been an RTI recovery house manager for over four years. Brian’s life’s work is devoted to helping others in their recovery journey’s

Matt is passionate about healthcare, the biomedical sciences, and mental health. He graduated with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry and Biology and then spent 9 years of post-graduate training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he received a competitive National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Aging. Matt developed an interest in helping people with substance use disorders which led to his work at Right Turn. As a member of the Right Turn team, Matt provides administrative support and co-leads educational groups for clients. Matt’s favorite activity at Right Turn is co-leading educational groups focused on the scientific underpinning of substance use disorders. Most of all, Matt enjoys spending time with his children.