Board President 

Douglas Earl Caylor, RN is a healthcare leader, registered nurse, nonprofit executive, educator, and substance use disorder treatment advocate with more than 30 years of experience serving rural and underserved communities. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to expanding access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and recovery support for individuals facing some of life's greatest challenges. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [Doug Caylor Resume | PDF]

Doug began his healthcare career as a Nationally Registered and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician before earning his nursing degree and building a diverse clinical background that includes emergency medicine, trauma care, hospice, home health, medical-surgical nursing, operating room nursing, and healthcare education. Over more than two decades, he served in numerous leadership positions, including Ambulance Crew Leader, Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Trauma Program Manager, Nurse Educator, and university clinical instructor. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [Doug Caylor Resume | PDF]

From 2018 to 2023, Doug served as Executive Director of the Moab Free Health Clinic, where he led a period of extraordinary growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the clinic expanded from a small organization serving approximately 450 patients annually with a budget of $215,000 into a comprehensive community healthcare organization providing over 3,000 visits annually to more than 1,200 individuals. Services expanded to include primary care, women's health, mental health counseling, psychiatry, dental care, vision services, sexually transmitted infection treatment, and patient navigation programs. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [moabtimes.com], [moabsunnews.com]

Doug was also instrumental in developing the Moab Community Resource Center, transforming the former Utah State University-Moab campus into a collaborative hub housing numerous organizations that address healthcare access, housing, education, food security, and other social determinants of health. This innovative model strengthened community partnerships and created a more integrated approach to supporting vulnerable populations. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [moabtimes.com]

As a nonprofit executive and grant strategist, Doug has helped secure millions of dollars in federal, state, foundation, and private funding to improve healthcare access, strengthen rural health infrastructure, and expand substance use disorder treatment services. Funding obtained during his leadership has supported healthcare facilities, community resource development, recovery programs, health equity initiatives, and opioid treatment expansion throughout rural Utah. [Grants Funded | Word], [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word]

In recognition of his commitment to rural healthcare innovation and community service, Doug was named Utah's 2022 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The award recognized his leadership in expanding healthcare services, building community partnerships, and improving health outcomes in rural communities. [moabtimes.com], [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word]

Today, Doug serves as Program Director of the Moab Regional Recovery Center, where he oversees comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment, outpatient recovery services, counseling programs, community recovery initiatives, and innovative approaches to addressing the opioid epidemic in rural communities. Under his leadership, recovery services have continued to expand while maintaining a compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach to care. [moabtimes.com], [forefdn.org]

As Board Chair of Your Higher Self, Doug brings a lifelong commitment to helping individuals and families affected by addiction. His vision is to establish a sustainable, community-centered substance use disorder rehabilitation program that combines evidence-based treatment, recovery support, healthcare services, and hope. Through fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement, he is working to create a place where individuals can find healing, restore purpose, and build healthier futures.

Douglas Earl Caylor, RN is a healthcare leader, registered nurse, nonprofit executive, educator, and substance use disorder treatment advocate with more than 30 years of experience serving rural and underserved communities. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to expanding access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and recovery support for individuals facing some of life's greatest challenges. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [Doug Caylor Resume | PDF]

Doug began his healthcare career as a Nationally Registered and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician before earning his nursing degree and building a diverse clinical background that includes emergency medicine, trauma care, hospice, home health, medical-surgical nursing, operating room nursing, and healthcare education. Over more than two decades, he served in numerous leadership positions, including Ambulance Crew Leader, Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Trauma Program Manager, Nurse Educator, and university clinical instructor. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [Doug Caylor Resume | PDF]

From 2018 to 2023, Doug served as Executive Director of the Moab Free Health Clinic, where he led a period of extraordinary growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the clinic expanded from a small organization serving approximately 450 patients annually with a budget of $215,000 into a comprehensive community healthcare organization providing over 3,000 visits annually to more than 1,200 individuals. Services expanded to include primary care, women's health, mental health counseling, psychiatry, dental care, vision services, sexually transmitted infection treatment, and patient navigation programs. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [moabtimes.com], [moabsunnews.com]

Doug was also instrumental in developing the Moab Community Resource Center, transforming the former Utah State University-Moab campus into a collaborative hub housing numerous organizations that address healthcare access, housing, education, food security, and other social determinants of health. This innovative model strengthened community partnerships and created a more integrated approach to supporting vulnerable populations. [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word], [moabtimes.com]

As a nonprofit executive and grant strategist, Doug has helped secure millions of dollars in federal, state, foundation, and private funding to improve healthcare access, strengthen rural health infrastructure, and expand substance use disorder treatment services. Funding obtained during his leadership has supported healthcare facilities, community resource development, recovery programs, health equity initiatives, and opioid treatment expansion throughout rural Utah. [Grants Funded | Word], [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word]

In recognition of his commitment to rural healthcare innovation and community service, Doug was named Utah's 2022 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The award recognized his leadership in expanding healthcare services, building community partnerships, and improving health outcomes in rural communities. [moabtimes.com], [2026 Caylo...sketch (1) | Word]

Today, Doug serves as Program Director of the Moab Regional Recovery Center, where he oversees comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment, outpatient recovery services, counseling programs, community recovery initiatives, and innovative approaches to addressing the opioid epidemic in rural communities. Under his leadership, recovery services have continued to expand while maintaining a compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach to care. [moabtimes.com], [forefdn.org]

As Board Chair of Your Higher Self, Doug brings a lifelong commitment to helping individuals and families affected by addiction. His vision is to establish a sustainable, community-centered substance use disorder rehabilitation program that combines evidence-based treatment, recovery support, healthcare services, and hope. Through fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement, he is working to create a place where individuals can find healing, restore purpose, and build healthier futures.