Following his own experience in treatment and sober living, Derek has been a role model in the recovery community in West LA since 2015. He developed an inner fire to bring the same sense of freedom that he found to others searching for it. Derek utilizes his unique experience as a young man in the Los Angeles recovery community and his passion for the process that saved his life to guide other young men through a vital stage in their lives. His caring presence and experience offer a sense of support that brings out the best in people. His dedication to growth in his own life and growth in others’ shines brightly.