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OUR LEADERSHIP & TEAM

At the Washington Recovery Alliance, our leadership and staff are composed of passionate individuals with lived experience, who bring unique insights and a deep commitment to our mission. Representing communities across Washington State, our team works collaboratively to drive recovery-focused initiatives, advocate for policy changes, and provide resources that uplift individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges. Together, we ensure that all of our efforts are community-driven, inclusive, and impactful.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cody West

President

Brian Burwell

Vice President

David Coffey
Immediate Past President

Jerri Stanley

Secretary

Joel Chavez

Member

Steve Daggett
Member

 

Brad Finegood
Member

Melody McKee

Member

 

Stephanie Tompkins
Member

 

Monika Whitfield
Ex-Officio Member

 

OUR TEAM

Elizabeth Azeizat
Life Skills Coach, Recovery Friendly Workplace

Alysia Culley

Development & Events

Lauren Davis

Strategy Director

Blair Gaston
WRA Social Media & Communications

 

Jaymes Joyner

Program & Events Coordinator

Jake Kunin
Program Director, Recovery Friendly Workplace

Tristan Seikel

Program Director, Advocacy​ & Public Policy

Heather Venegas
Program Director, King County Recovery Coalition

Karen Wedekind

KCRC Social Media & Communications

Monika Whitfield

Executive Director

COALITION LEADERS

Michele Gerber
Benton/Franklin Recovery Coalition

Victor Estrada
Central Washington Recovery Coalition

Steve Daggett
Island County Recovery Coalition

Heather Venegas
King County Recovery Coalition

Amber Tatarek
Salish Recovery Coalition

E.V. Velez & April Provost
Snohomish County Recovery Coalition

REGIONAL ADVISORS

Nancy Roach, Benton/Franklin Counties

Symantha Elledge, Chelan/Douglas Counties
(Youth & Families)

Stephanie Akin, Clallam County

Vince Collins, Clark County

Chef Tom French, Island/Jefferson Counties

Annette Jones, King County

E.V. Velez, Snohomish County

Becky Smith, Spokane County

Daniel Marte, Spokane County
(Harm Reduction & Rentry)

Jenna Cook, Thurston County

Carly Campbell, Whatcom County

Patricia Maarhuis, PhD, Whitman County
(Collegiate Recovery)

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Christopher Archiopoli

Brian Burwell

Joe Conniff

DeAunte Damper

Michele Gerber

Annette Jones

Melody McKee

Melody McKee

April Provost

Nancy Roach

E.V. Velez

Joshua Wallace

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

Nell Hurley
Recovery Friendly Workplace

Brett Lovins
Recovery Friendly Workplace

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