I am a compassionate recovery advocate, founder, and lead guide at Recovering Angels LLC. Grounded in lived experience and professional training, I combine empathy with evidence-based practices to support individuals and families navigating substance use and mental health challenges. I hold myself accountable to high standards of care, continual learning, and ethical leadership in recovery support services.

My mission

• To empower individuals and families to reclaim lives impacted by substance use and mental health struggles through personalized, strengths-based support.

• To create safe, nonjudgmental spaces where transformation is possible—fostering dignity, resilience, and long-term wellness.

• To bridge gaps between clinical treatment, peer support, and community resources so that people receive coordinated, compassionate care across their recovery journeys.

• To reduce stigma and expand access to recovery education and services for underserved communities.

My core values

• Respect: Every person’s story and autonomy are honored. We listen first and meet people where they are without judgment.

• Integrity: We operate transparently, ethically, and reliably—keeping commitments and safeguarding confidentiality.

• Compassion: Care is delivered with warmth, understanding, and patience, recognizing the complexity of trauma and addiction.

• Empowerment: We build on individual strengths, teaching skills and fostering connections that enable sustained recovery and self-determination.

• Collaboration: Recovery is a team effort—working with , families, clinicians, and community partners to create holistic support systems.

• Equity: We prioritize culturally responsive, accessible services and advocate for policies that remove barriers to care.

• Lifelong learning: We embrace continuous professional development and incorporate best practices and evolving research into our work.

What this means for the people I serve

• Personalized care plans that respect individual goals and cultural backgrounds.

• Practical tools and education for relapse prevention, coping skills, and wellness maintenance.

• Advocacy and navigation support to connect individuals with treatment, housing, employment, legal aid, and other essential resources.

• A commitment to measurable outcomes and ongoing improvement so Adults and families experience meaningful, sustained change.