Leadership
Board of Directors
Jennifer Garrett
President
Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician and Clinical Supervisor (LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS) with experience in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Harm Reduction, and Trauma.
Asheville, NC
Lauren Tevelow
Vice President
Lauren served as an AmeriCorps Care Coordinator within a substance use disorder and MAT clinic and brings corporate experience in scaling initiatives of a large organization.
Elma, WA
Joshua Ginsberg
Treasurer
Technologist and entrepreneur; network system engineer and professional programmer. Software architect at Columbia University in New York.
Asheville, NC
Lauren Clark
Secretary of the Board
A lifelong advocate for humans and the planet they inhabit, Lauren leverages 11+ years of experience driving growth and social change for non-profits and purpose-driven organizations.
Asheville, NC
Rachel Wurzman, PHD
Director of Science
Dr. Wurzman is a neuroscientist and neuroethicist with an MS specialization in addiction and trauma treatment in adults, and a PhD in Neuroscience from Georgetown University.
Asheville, NC
Monica Crase
Built on a foundation of lived experience and the loss of a soul sister to addiction, Monica became an advocate for her local community in the fight against the overdose epidemic, spreading awareness and hope.
Candler, NC
Joshua Franks
An entrepreneur with a focus on product development, marketing, and supply chain and distribution logistics, Joshua is committed to facilitating meaningful connection and radically authentic relationships.
Philadelphia, PA
Imani Ustawi
Imani is a speaker, author of The Spiritual Magic of a Queer POC, and facilitator of spiritual awakenings through guided experiential engagements.
Asheville, NC
Jeremy French
Jeremy is Master Craftsman and Chief Mentor for the Making Whole recovery program, a creative process of high-end woodworking and apprenticeship to release the bonds of addiction through service work and relational healing.
Asheville, NC
Danny Wallace
Danny is a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist/CCAR Recovery Coach, part of the Haywood County Jail Ministries team, and an avid seeker/giver of love.
Asheville, NC
Joe Tavormina
Commercial Real Estate Professional (NY, CA & NC Broker Licenses), MBA Real Estate Development, Certified Radical Honesty Trainer, & Actor
Asheville, NC
Aaron Kahlow
Aaron is a Social Wellness Advocate, Founder of the Society for Social Health and Well-being, Conscious Circles creator and lead facilitator, and Meaningful Connection Project co-founder.
Asheville, NC
