Our Team

Aly Ries

Regional Vice President of Central PA
MSW, LSW

Aly Ries engages and supports alumni and families and advances Caron’s fundraising efforts in the region, including leading and coordinating signature fundraising events. She also manages the growth and development of the Greater PA Regional Advisory Board.

She brings a relationship-driven approach, a warm and welcoming spirit, and a strong commitment to the Caron mission to her position. With a background in clinical work, Aly has extensive experience across the continuum of substance use support services, including early intervention, co-occurring disorder treatment, and recovery support.

Aly came to Caron in 2017, as part of the Recovery Services team. Since then, she has worked in several clinical and leadership roles at Caron, amassing a wealth of knowledge about treatment, substance use disorder, behavioral health, and, most importantly, the recovery journey.

Prior to Caron, she worked in a unique residential recovery community, supporting college students. In this role, she developed a deep understanding of substance use and recovery services, while building connections within the academic and recovery communities. She advanced to a leadership role overseeing program development, staff management, and expansion efforts.

Aly has a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lehigh University.

Aly can be reached at ARies@caron.org.