Non-Profit and Recovery from Addiction Expert, Leader & AdvocateWith a deep passion for enhancing the recovery landscape, I amcommitted to creating sustainable solutions for those affected by addiction. AsExecutive Director of Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center (BWROC) since 2018,I lead the organization which includes securing funding and expanding community support. Myadvocacy extends across the State, serving as Vice Chair of the Michigan OpioidAdvisory Commission and President of the Michigan Association of RecoveryCommunity Organizations (MARCO). I co-authored Michigan's first recoverysupport services bill, which was updated in 2020, further strengthening the state’srecovery systems of care.Before joining BWROC, I spent a decade at Freedom One Financial Group,Michigan’s largest independent 401(k) provider, where I managed financial services.My career is rooted in a dedication to supporting individuals in or seeking recovery,and I continue to advise nonprofits on recovery initiatives. I hold a BA in Businessfrom Western Michigan University