Our Team
Joshua Gaston, B.S.
President | CEO | Executive Director
Joshua Gaston is the Founder and Executive Director of Rebuilding Broken Men Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men and people from all walks of life heal from trauma, reclaim their identity, and rebuild their lives with purpose, accountability, and hope.
Joshua’s work is rooted in lived experience. Having navigated the long-term effects of childhood adversity, family instability, NICU life, and trauma, he understands firsthand how unaddressed wounds can shape health, relationships, and life outcomes well into adulthood. Rather than allowing pain to define him, Joshua committed himself to breaking cycles — not only in his own life, but in the lives of others, men, women, and children facing similar struggles.
Through Rebuilding Broken Men Inc., Joshua leads trauma-informed programs focused on mentorship, advocacy, emotional healing, character development, and generational restoration. His approach emphasizes responsibility alongside compassion, creating spaces where men are supported without being enabled, challenged without being shamed, and strengthened without being hardened.
Joshua is a trauma-informed professional speaker, advocate, and mentor who believes that while it may be easier to build strong children than to repair broken men, repairing broken men is still sacred work — work that transforms families, communities, and future generations.
Adlere M. Etienne, RN, CSA, MSA, BSN, BS
Vice President | Board Member | Strategist
Adlere Michel Etienne, RN, CSA, MSA, BSN, BS serves as Vice President of Rebuilding Broken Men Inc., bringing clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and a deep commitment to generational restoration. A Registered Nurse and Certified Surgical First Assistant, Adlere has over a decade of experience across high-acuity surgical and hospital settings, with particular advocacy for women’s health, trauma-informed care, and systems that protect life and dignity.
Beyond the operating room, Adlere is deeply passionate about youth development, mentorship, and building strong foundations for children and families. He believes that healing communities requires both prevention and repair—investing early in children while also supporting men to grow in responsibility, character, and purpose.
Adlere is an active leader in men’s ministry at his home church, where he mentors men in faith, accountability, and service. He is a dedicated husband and father, grounding his professional and nonprofit leadership in lived values of integrity, stewardship, and love for family.
Through his role at Rebuilding Broken Men Inc., Adlere champions holistic healing—supporting women, strengthening families, and helping men become present, accountable leaders in their homes and communities.
Andrea D. Steen, LMSW
Board Member | Chief Operating Officer | Executive Director of Clinical Insight and Program Implementation
Andrea D. Steen, LMSW serves as a Board Member and Executive Director of Clinical Insight and Program Implementation for Rebuilding Broken Men Inc., bringing more than two decades of experience in clinical social work, trauma-informed care, and mental health systems leadership.
Andrea is a Licensed Master Social Worker with extensive experience serving individuals, couples, families, youth, and adults across community mental health, substance use treatment, outpatient therapy, and private practice settings. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible when individuals are empowered with both insight and responsibility—recognizing that while change is always possible, it begins with willingness and self-engagement.
A native of Selma, Alabama, Andrea earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Alabama State University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University, with a concentration in Interpersonal Therapy. Her professional journey includes work with youth and families, adults living with serious mental illness, individuals navigating substance use recovery, and veterans through the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
Andrea is the Owner and Clinical Director of Pathway Center for Psychotherapy, where she provides therapy using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems, strength-based, and person-centered modalities. She also serves as a Primary Therapist in a detoxification setting, supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance-related crises.
Within Rebuilding Broken Men Inc., Andrea provides clinical oversight and strategic guidance to ensure programs are ethical, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered. Her leadership ensures that interventions support not only men, but also women, children, and families impacted by trauma, mental illness, and systemic barriers.
Andrea is deeply committed to women’s mental health, youth development, family restoration, and generational healing. She is a devoted mother and brings both professional expertise and lived compassion to her work—believing that what may feel like an ending can become the beginning of meaningful change.
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Terrence Jones, BS, MS
Board Member and Director of Research
Terrence Jones, an aspiring medical school student and NICU survivor, serves as Director of Research, bringing a strong foundation in biomedical science, community health, and applied research to advance evidence-based impact within the organization.
He holds a Master of Science in Biomedical and Health Sciences from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he completed graduate-level training focused on health sciences and research methodology. Terrence earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-Medical/Pre-Osteopathic) from Oakwood University, graduating with a 3.63 GPA. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research on the bactericidal properties of herbs and was actively involved in the Oakwood Biomedical Association and the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students.
Terrence’s professional background includes hands-on experience in healthcare delivery as a certified EMT-Basic, where he has worked in both emergency medical services and mobile urgent care settings. His work has included patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, point-of-care testing, EKGs, wound care, and collaboration with licensed medical providers—giving him a grounded, practical understanding of health outcomes at the community level.
In addition to his clinical experience, Terrence has a long history of community-based service and outreach, including involvement with the National Association for the Prevention of Starvation (NAPS) and volunteer work in community health clinics serving underserved populations. His work has combined education, direct service, and health engagement across diverse communities.
As Director of Research, Terrence is committed to integrating scientific rigor, data-driven analysis, and real-world health insight to support programs that improve outcomes, inform policy, and strengthen community-centered initiatives.
Elijah Jean-Leon, BA
Secretary and Board Member
Elijah Jean Leon, a trauma survivor, youth pastor, and servant leader, serves as the Secretary and Board Member. He is committed to walking alongside young people on their journey toward healing and wholeness. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Deeply passionate about trauma-informed care, he believes transformation begins when individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Wherever he serves, he seeks to uplift youth by creating spaces of hope, restoration, and purpose—empowering them to rise beyond their pain and step confidently into their calling.
