Mirror Announces Nick Casarona as Vice President of Treatment Operations
Topeka, KS – Mirror is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Casarona to Vice President of Treatment Operations. Casarona joined the organization in 2023 as Program Director over Mirror’s Topeka Residential and Outpatient facilities. While overseeing Topeka, he expanded Mirror’s treatment services back into Lawrence, strengthened peer support projects, and established Mirror’s first Alumni Association.
Bringing with him an extensive background in addiction and recovery services as well as operational management, Casarona was promoted to Director of Treatment Services in 2024 and then to Director of Treatment Operations in 2025. Through his leadership at Mirror, Nick has played a vital role in expanding access to care within the Shawnee County Jail by helping to develop peer support programming, advancing the Honors Module program for both male and female clients, and continuing to support the Intersection to Care program. In his new role as Vice President, he will oversee Mirror’s treatment programs throughout the state.
Des Martens, Mirror’s President and CEO, states:
We are excited to announce the promotion of Nick Casarona to Vice President of Treatment Operations. This is a significant step forward as we enhance efficiency, strengthen our teams, and provide high-quality care to those we serve. Nick is passionate about the Mirror mission and has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and fostering innovation.
The impact of Casarona’s work extends outside of the doors of Mirror as well. He is an active member of several influential committees and councils, including serving as President of the Board of Directors for Prevention and Resiliency Services of Topeka (PARS) and serving on the Washburn University Family and Human Services Department Advisory Board. Nick is also the Chairperson of the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council’s Peer Subcommittee and has most recently been appointed by Governor Kelly to the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council and Kansas State Rehabilitation Council.
Mirror was founded in 1972 with the mission to strengthen people and communities by helping individuals cultivate hope and redefine their lives. As a not-for-profit, private corporation providing addiction treatment and recovery services, prevention programs, and residential reentry services throughout Kansas, Mirror is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to wellness and stability.