Celebrating a Decade of Progress:

Voices of Recovery Summit & 10th Anniversary Recap

What an unforgettable celebration!

Our Voices of Recovery Summit and 10th Anniversary Celebration brought together the heart and soul of the recovery community for a truly inspiring event. From powerful keynote speakers to incredible performances and meaningful connections, we reflected on a decade of progress while looking ahead to an even brighter future.

Relive the highlights, check out our exclusive photos and videos, and celebrate the honorees who are making a difference every day.

The 2024 Voices of Recovery Summit brought together 108 recovery advocates, professionals, and enthusiasts from across Washington and beyond for a powerful day of connection, learning, and inspiration. Participants engaged in meaningful conversations, shared diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and exchanged best practices to strengthen recovery supports in their communities. Together, we explored innovative strategies, celebrated resilience, and amplified the voices driving the recovery movement forward.

Click here to view highlights from the 2024 Summit and 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Inspiring Change

Our keynote speakers brought wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the stage, sharing powerful insights that inspired and uplifted our community.

Keynote Speakers

Nathan Billy

Nathan Billy serves as the Region 10 Director for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). He is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and has previously served as the Director of Behavioral Health Programs for the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) in Washington, DC, where he provided behavioral health policy and program support for all federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

Prior to NIHB, he served his own tribe as both Deputy Director of Behavioral Health and as a Licensed Professional Counselor in residential treatment and recovery. His administrative and therapeutic experience includes a specific focus on substance use disorders, including prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction initiatives; prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES); domestic and intimate partner violence prevention; suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention; crisis response capacity building; and integrating behavioral healthcare in both clinical primary care and Tribal law enforcement settings.

Jessica Anderson

Jessica Anderson is the Founder and Executive Director of DrorCharm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering trauma-informed health and healing. As a certified Recovery Doula, Community Health Worker, and Restorative Justice facilitator, Jessica is deeply committed to supporting individuals on their recovery journeys. A proud member of the Crow Nation in Montana, Jessica collaborates with healthcare centers, schools, and other organizations to transform trauma into stories of resilience and hope.

Her work focuses on creating pathways to healing within her community, empowering people to reclaim their narratives. In addition, Jessica has partnered with Her Campaign and Journey2Empowerment, working alongside local law enforcement and the state Department of Justice to deliver anti-trafficking education and support initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations.

Megkian Doyle, EdD

Dr. Megkian Doyle is a dynamic leader and educator with deep roots in the Crow community and a passion for holistic, family-centered approaches to community healing and development. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Mountain Shadow Association, a Native nonprofit on the Crow Reservation, Dr. Doyle has been instrumental in leading initiatives that uplift families and drive positive change in her community. With a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University, Dr. Doyle’s career spans multiple roles, including teaching at Lodge Grass High School, serving as a professor at Montana State University, and directing the Regional Community Action Team at One Health, a federally qualified healthcare center. Her leadership in the Raising Places initiative—a 9-month, family-centered design project—helped establish Mountain Shadow as a nonprofit, initiate multiple community change projects, and set the groundwork for a family healing center grounded in whole-family health.

In addition to her academic credentials, Dr. Doyle holds numerous certifications, including Mental Health First Aid, Master Narcan Trainer, Indigenous Doula, and Invitation to Change Facilitator. She is a certified trainer in Communities That Care and Native American Fatherhood and Families programs, bringing a culturally informed and evidence-based perspective to her work. Dr. Doyle lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband and five children, all members of the Crow Tribe, where she continues her lifelong dedication to improving the lives of Native families and communities.

Honoring Our Leaders

We proudly recognized the incredible contributions of individuals and organizations who have been pillars in our movement.

Founders Present for the Event:
- Jason Bliss, Jerri Stanley, David Coffey, Mel McKee, Stephanie Tompkins, Cody B. West & Vince Collins
Coalition Honorees Present:
- Benton Franklin Recovery Coalition: Joel Chavez and Jason Bliss
- Central Washington Recovery Coalition: Victor Estrada and Kaitlin Estrada
- King County Recovery Coalition: Christopher Archiopoli, David Coffey, Brad Finegood, Brooke Gower, Heather Venegas, Cody B. West, and Michael Robertson
- Island County Recovery Coalition: Steve Daggett
- Pierce County Recovery Coalition: Brett Lovins
- Salish Recovery Coalition: Stephanie Akin, Brian Burwell, G’Nell Ashley, Joseph Montalbo, and Amber Tatarek
- Snohomish County Recovery Coalition: April Provost, E.V. Velez, Stacey McVay, Kalei Kaneaiakala, Summer Romero, and Sarah Norman

Summit Awardees:
- Recovery Champion: E.V. Velez
- Advocacy Award: Javan Jones
- Collaborative Impact Award: Dakota Steel
- Service & Strength Award: Heather Venegas
- Young Voices of Impact Award: Dillon Hill and Symantha Elledge

In Loving Memory

WRA remembers and honors the cherished lives of those in our recovery community who are no longer with us:

Anne Artman

Ricky Klausmeyer-Garcia

Shane Richter

Jennifer Bliss

Their presence and contributions will never be forgotten, and we carry their spirit forward in our ongoing work and support for one another. We also acknowledge the many others who are not named here but whose impact continues to resonate within us all. Together, we hold space for their memory and reaffirm our commitment to building a future that honors their legacy.

Relive the Event

Want to experience the magic again? Review our event photos below!

Summit Highlights

We captured so many incredible moments, and now you can, too!

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Mary Lambert Review: A Night to Remember

Grammy-nominated singer and mental health advocate Mary Lambert captivated us all with her heartfelt performance. Attendees were also thrilled to receive signed books and CDs—a treasured memento from an unforgettable evening!

Avalon DJ: Bringing the Energy

Avalon kept the celebration alive with an electrifying DJ set, ensuring that our 10th anniversary was filled with music, movement, and joy.

Seth Greenberg’s Soundtrack for the Evening

Seth Greenberg's guitar stylings set the mood for a beautiful night of celebration and memory-making with friends new and old.

A Special Performance: Recovery High Students

The Recovery High School student performers delivered moving lunchtime entertainment, showcasing the healing power of music and creativity in their recovery journey.