Meet our staff

As the Respite Program Director, Lauren brings over three and a half years of experience supporting individuals on their path to stability and recovery. As a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, she is deeply committed to meeting people where they are and helping them build meaningful, lasting change. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lauren is passionate about service, compassion, and community. She is a mother of two, a woman of faith, and actively involved in both her church and Narcotics Anonymous. Drawing from both professional training and personal experience in recovery, Lauren is dedicated to creating supportive environments where individuals feel respected, empowered, and hopeful about their future.