Alessi Psychiatry Staff

Dr. Norman Alessi

The Founder of Alessi Psychiatry and Life Center, Dr. Norman Alessi, has over 40 years of experience delivering nation-leading psychiatric care.

A professor Emeritus of the University of Michigan School of Medicine, he has developed and defined innovative treatments for decades. His work has also resulted in over 225 journal publications and presentations.

Dr. Alessi has received numerous awards and has been recognized for 26 years as one of the Best Doctors in America.

Kimberli Cumming LMSW, MBA

Kim earned both her MSW and MBA from the University of Michigan. In her day job as Managing Director of the Michigan Ross Executive MBA, Kim leads transformational business education at campuses in Ann Arbor, MI, and Los Angeles, CA. Prior to joining the Ross School of Business in 2015, Kim devoted her career to nonprofit leadership.

Santa Traugott LMSW

Santa retired for the first time from the UM’s Institute for Social Research, and then obtained an MSW from the UM’s School of Social Work. She worked for several years at Child and Family Services in Jackson, MI, and then at Outpatient Behavioral Health at Foote Hospital (now Henry Ford Allegiance Health). She retired once more and pursued standard retirement activities until a serious health crisis precipitated a reconsideration of how she wanted to spend her time (that, and a lot of persuasion from Dr. Alessi).

Gary Dimitri LMSW, ACSW

Gary is a founding member of the Alessi Psychiatry and Life Center. He brings over 30 years of experience in clinical, administrative, and supervisory roles within mental health care and wellness practices. He provides services directly as well as supervising clinical trainees.

J.P. Horne BA, MA Secondary Education

J.P. brings a wide skill set and educational background to our practice. Prior to spending 10 years in the psychiatric pharmaceutical industry, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business and attended graduate school for nursing at the University of Toledo. As a former Division IA athlete, he understands the importance of having a team mentality, especially when it pertains to patient care.

After earning his graduate degree in secondary education from the University of Michigan, J.P. has become an expert in neurodiversity in education, which continues to help shape the minds of underprivileged youth in underserved communities. Has been accepted into the University of Michigan School of Social Work to pursue a graduate degree in Social Work.

Shannon Wilson – Office Manager and Billing Coordinator

Shannon has been with Alessi Psychiatry since 2022. She has a broad range of skills in the medical field. She is a team player and is invested in helping Alessi psychiatry and life center grow. When she is not working she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends. She also has a love for cooking and taking in a hockey game.

Mark Latessa LMSW

Mark graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in social work. Most recently, Mark has worked as a database programmer in the market opinion research field for seventeen years at MORPACE, Inc.
Mark has been in the business of data collection and research in the fields of mental health, medical, and market opinion for most of his working career. Mark is also the bandleader of Detroit Breakdown, a J. Geils tribute band.

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Tony Rome MD

Tony Rome, MD, boasts 50 years of experience in forensic/criminal psychiatry. He is also the Director of the Michigan Department of Mental Health Services.