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
Stephanie Tompkins
Secretary
Steve Daggett
Member
Monika Whitfield
Ex-Officio Member
OUR TEAM
Elizabeth Azeizat
Life Skills Coach
Carly Campbell
Director, Community Engagement
Lauren Davis
Strategy Director
Blair Gaston
Director, Creative & Brand
April Provost
Director, Partnerships
Monika Whitfield
Executive Director
REGIONAL ADVISORS
Nancy Roach, Benton/Franklin Counties
Symantha Elledge, Chelan/Douglas Counties
(Youth & Families)
Stephanie Akin, Clallam County
Vince Collins, Clark County
Cassandra Lembcke, Ferry County
Chef Tom French, Island/Jefferson Counties
Brooke Gower, King County
Jerri Stanley, Okanogan County
Mona Miller, Pierce County
(Statewide Tribal Initiatives, Puyallup Tribal Member)
E.V. Velez, Snohomish County
Becky Smith, Spokane County
Daniel Marte, Spokane County
(Harm Reduction & Rentry)
Jody Haight, Tribal Recovery, Spokane
Jenna Cook, Thurston County
Tawn Smith-McQueen, Walla Walla County
Patricia Maarhuis, PhD, Whitman County
(Collegiate Recovery)
Ramon Razo, Yakima County
HONORARY LEADERSHIP
Barbara Gerrior
Founding Member & Board Member Emeritus
COALITION LEADERS
Michele Gerber
Benton/Franklin Recovery Coalition
Victor Estrada
Central Washington Recovery Coalition
Steve Daggett
Island County Recovery Coalition
Open
King County Recovery Coalition
Jason Seipp
Mason County Recovery Coalition
Open
RISE Coalition (Statewide)
Amber Tatarek
Salish Recovery Coalition
Valerie McCormack
Skagit Valley Recovery Coalition
E.V. Velez & April Provost
Snohomish County Recovery Coalition
Becky Smith
Spokane Recovery Coalition
Juan Orozco
Yakima Recovery Coalition
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Bishop Ivy Gaines
Purposeful Growth and Human Potential Advisor
Malika Lamont
Policy & Impact Advisor
Brett Lovins
Recovery Friendly Workplace Advisor
Richie Ramirez
Housing, Tri-Cities & Eastern Washington