
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