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Meet Our Board of Directors

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Board of Directors, Board Chair

Debbi Knox, M.S., LMFT

Debbi Knox brings more than 16 years of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, business leader, clinical supervisor, and community advocate to her role as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. 

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After living and raising her family in Connecticut’s Farmington Valley for more than two decades, Debbi became increasingly aware of the significant disparities in resources and access to services between urban and surrounding suburban communities. These experiences deepened her commitment to social justice, equity, and increasing access to quality mental health care. This passion ultimately helped shape the vision for Time To Restore—an organization committed to addressing the social, emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of individuals and communities with limited resources and access to care. 

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Debbi and her husband relocated to Virginia in 2021, where she has continued her professional and community involvement. In addition to her role with Time To Restore, she serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Southside Behavioral Health, a Community Services Board serving three counties in southern Virginia. She also serves as Treasurer of her local Lions Club, reflecting her continued commitment to community service and leadership. 

 

Debbi remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that promote healing, equity, connection, and access to supportive services. Her professional experience, entrepreneurial background, and longstanding commitment to community engagement provide valuable leadership to the mission and vision of Time To Restore.

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Board of Directors, Vice Chair

Monica Satchell, M.S., MFT

Monica Satchell of Windsor, CT is a healing voice for women, children, couples, and families. A licensed minister at Liberty Christian Center Int’l, she is known for speaking into the lives of people from all backgrounds to help them manifest their greatness. At Liberty, she leads the Intercessory Prayer Dept. and formerly served as Youth Leader for 10 years, where she founded The Generation of Praise (GOP), Hartford’s first faith-based performing arts camp.

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With over 25 years as an educator and family advocate in Greater Hartford, Monica has dedicated her life to restoration. She co-founded Family Connections LLC, a visitation center that helps children rebuild relationships with their parents, and has also served as a foster parent and liaison for Queen Esther Ministries. She holds a M.Ed. from Cambridge College and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University, and currently serves as an Outreach Therapist for CHR while building her private practice.

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Monica is also a workshop facilitator, retreat speaker, and founder of Sister Girl Journey, a seven-step process guiding women through healing and restoration. Beyond her professional and ministry roles, she treasures her calling as a Mother, Wife, Sister, Daughter, Teacher, and Friend—believing true restoration begins within before it can be shared with others.

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Mickeve Regis, M.A., Human Development

Mickeve Regis is a first generation Haitian-American woman born to Haitian parents. She attended the University of Connecticut for her Bachelors and went on to the University of Pennsylvania for her Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development.

 

After earning her graduate degree, she joined the Peace Corps and served for 2.5 years as an English teacher in a small rural village. Back in the U.S., she worked as a Behavioral Specialist at an elementary school in Hartford, CT.

 

She is currently certified as a Health and Life Coach. She has worked in Christian ministry for the past 6 years. As the Discipleship Pastor at her local church, her heart is to see people healed, empowered and transformed; so they can become who God created them to be in this world.

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Rocio Olivares

Rocio is a dedicated small business owner and community advocate. As the owner of a business in Avon, CT, she is committed to providing high-quality service while building strong relationships with her customers and local suppliers. Beyond her business, Rocio serves on the board of directors, using her leadership, knowledge, and passion to give back and support her community. Whether through her shop or the nonprofit work, she is devoted to making a meaningful impact in the Hartford area. 

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Saasha Plefka

Saasha brings a lifelong passion for service, compassion, and empowering others to her role as a Board Member for Time to Restore. With more than 23 years in the skincare industry and over a decade in medical aesthetics, she has spent her career helping individuals feel cared for, confident, and restored — values that closely align with TTR’s mission of supporting mental wellness, healing, and meaningful human connection.

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Her commitment to community care has been evident throughout her life. From helping build orphanages in Mexico during high school, to developing volunteer programs supporting teen mothers at Hartford Hospital through the Junior League of Hartford, to currently serving free breakfasts in Hartford through Sparrow Ministries, Saasha has consistently dedicated herself to uplifting and supporting others.

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Through both her professional work and community involvement, Saasha has seen firsthand the powerful connection between self-care, emotional well-being, and confidence. She believes that creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and valued can have a lasting impact on mental health and healing. As a member of the TTR Board of Directors, she is passionate about helping expand access to support, reducing stigma surrounding mental health, and strengthening community connections through compassion and service. In addition to her work with TTR, Saasha serves as Chief Operating Officer of Beauty Bridge Foundation, and is an active member of Vox Church.

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