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 Dr. Joel Stiles is a licensed clinical psychologist who currently serves as the Clinical Director of New Life. He began his career at New Life in 2001 as an addiction therapist and later completed his Bachelors at Bethany College. He obtained a Masters in Marital and Family Therapy from Western Seminary, and completed a masters in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology at Palo Alto University.

As a Clinical Psychologist Joel previously worked for Santa Cruz County Integrated Behavioral Health delivering services in a primary care setting and providing consultation with medical providers. He previously worked for Monterey County Children’s Behavioral Health where he provided evaluations and reports for the Dependency Court. In 2013 he worked with the Juvenile Court system evaluating and treating youth charged with sex offenses. 

 Stacey Palau brings year of experience in non-profit leadership and administration and currently serves as the CEO of New Life, where she has worked since 2018. Formerly, Stacey served as the Director of the Salvation Army Transitional Housing Program in Watsonville. In 2004, Stacey and her husband founded Grace Children’s Home orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico where they served as the Directors for 10 years.

Stacey possesses a Master of Arts in Education and has taught in the Addiction Studies program at William Jessup University, where she also completed the Addiction Studies program. Additionally, she brings bilingual and bi-cultural expertise to support the participants of New Life. 

Rhonda began her career as a Registered Nurse in 1986 with a commitment to providing whole person care to patients. She graduated with a Masters degree in Advanced Nursing Practice in 2010 and began a career in family practice where I managed the care of families and people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. She has a wealth of clinical experience alongside devoted years in volunteering in humanitarian efforts in developing nations and has expertise in community development. 

Rhonda lived on the Big Island from 2018-2025 where she served this community as an Urgent Care Provider, Primary Care Provider and Interim Medical Director for our clinic. 

 Joe is a longtime supporter of NLCS, having interned as part of his Addiction Studies curriculum in 2008-2009. He is also a board member of Addictive Behavioral Ministries International (ABMI), an organization that aims to direct addiction recovery resources globally.  His interests center around topics involving wellness initiatives and technology.