Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region is committed to creating a healthy, safe, and stigma-free work environment for our team through our participation in the NH Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) Initiative. RFW’s encourage environments where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by Substance Use Disorder. Furthermore, understanding that work can provide both purpose and meaning for individuals, especially in recovery, Navigating Recovery embraces RFW guidelines that create a work environment that is conducive to supporting people impacted by Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns. In order to achieve a high level of employee health, safety, and productivity, we invite and encourage all employees to reach out for help and support anytime.
Furthermore, we believe that all employers and employees have a right to be seen, heard, and respected as citizens of the world. They should be treated with equality regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, or sexual orientation, and have the right to be protected from harm. We believe in the power of civil society to hold open the spaces for inclusive conversations that are the building blocks of new systems that value justice and equity for everyone. It is our responsibility to listen, learn, and stand up for people who have suffered from oppression, and hold accountable those that engage in hatred.
Furthermore, we believe that all employers and employees have a right to be seen, heard, and respected as citizens of the world. They should be treated with equality regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, or sexual orientation, and have the right to be protected from harm. We believe in the power of civil society to hold open the spaces for inclusive conversations that are the building blocks of new systems that value justice and equity for everyone. It is our responsibility to listen, learn, and stand up for people who have suffered from oppression, and hold accountable those that engage in hatred.
THE TEAM
Executive Director
Daisy Pierce, PhD
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Dr. Daisy Pierce has her PhD in Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is a founding member of Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region who began as a community volunteer before being officially hired as Executive Director. Dr. Pierce’s educational and professional background provide the framework for her passion as a dedicated teacher, researcher, and community member interested in bridging cultural, social, and emotional gaps that hinder acceptance among diverse groups of people. She identifies as a family member in recovery and ally who brings compassion and dedication to addressing the substance use public health crisis. Dr. Pierce is an active member of many local and statewide task forces and steering committees, including the State Health Assessment & State Health Improvement Plan Advisory Council.
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The Amazing Recovery Support Workers
Mike Gallagher, CRSW Peer Supervisor
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A recovery coach was crucial in the beginning of Mike’s recovery journey. With encouragement from those around him, Mike began to find his own recovery and eventually a new avenue to help others, through recovery coaching and giving back. He believes in meeting people where they’re at and helping guide them to maximize their strengths and continue to be open-minded. There are multiple pathways to freedom from addiction, just pick one and give it some time. “I’ve never once regretted waking up sober.”
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A recovery coach was crucial in the beginning of Mike’s recovery journey. With encouragement from those around him, Mike began to find his own recovery and eventually a new avenue to help others, through recovery coaching and giving back. He believes in meeting people where they’re at and helping guide them to maximize their strengths and continue to be open-minded. There are multiple pathways to freedom from addiction, just pick one and give it some time. “I’ve never once regretted waking up sober.”
Erica Gilbert, CRSW Family Services Coordinator
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Erica is a former graduate of AmeriCorps-Recovery Corps. AmeriCorps mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Erica experienced peer-to-peer support in her own personal journey and saw how this pathway was not talked about or offered nearly enough as is it should be. Erica used her own life experience with substance use disorder and turned it into a passion of helping and giving back to her community. Erica has a great understanding of local resources and assessing her participant’s needs.
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Erica is a former graduate of AmeriCorps-Recovery Corps. AmeriCorps mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Erica experienced peer-to-peer support in her own personal journey and saw how this pathway was not talked about or offered nearly enough as is it should be. Erica used her own life experience with substance use disorder and turned it into a passion of helping and giving back to her community. Erica has a great understanding of local resources and assessing her participant’s needs.
Steve Crowley, Certified Recovery Support Worker
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Since moving to NH and participating in the RiverBank House program, Steve has taken time to work on himself. He has made the necessary changes for a productive and successful life in recovery. Taking a leap of faith, he has changed his whole career path to focus on a vocation in recovery work and service. Steve is also an LNA, working as an Emergency Room Tech, and working towards his EMT certification. His motto is, “There is never a wrong time, to do the right thing.”
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Since moving to NH and participating in the RiverBank House program, Steve has taken time to work on himself. He has made the necessary changes for a productive and successful life in recovery. Taking a leap of faith, he has changed his whole career path to focus on a vocation in recovery work and service. Steve is also an LNA, working as an Emergency Room Tech, and working towards his EMT certification. His motto is, “There is never a wrong time, to do the right thing.”
Francine Sullivan, Office Administrator
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Francine has extensive experience in the medical field and has earned an associate degree in business. Francine has been directly affected by SUDs in her lifetime with family members. She has taken her community-orientated passion and has redirected that love for her community to help others on their path to recovery. Francine enjoys gardening, cooking new recipes for her family, reading, and traveling in her off time.
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Francine has extensive experience in the medical field and has earned an associate degree in business. Francine has been directly affected by SUDs in her lifetime with family members. She has taken her community-orientated passion and has redirected that love for her community to help others on their path to recovery. Francine enjoys gardening, cooking new recipes for her family, reading, and traveling in her off time.
Jeff Kiernan, Certified Recovery Support Worker
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Jeff began his journey working with peers in recovery before volunteering his time at Navigating Recovery and eventually joining the team full-time. With his firsthand experience, he brings a unique perspective and understanding to help others on their own recovery journeys. Jeff’s strive to achieve personal and professional goals is unmatched. Jeff has a strong passion for cars, mountain biking and loves to spend time outdoors with his two dogs.
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Jeff began his journey working with peers in recovery before volunteering his time at Navigating Recovery and eventually joining the team full-time. With his firsthand experience, he brings a unique perspective and understanding to help others on their own recovery journeys. Jeff’s strive to achieve personal and professional goals is unmatched. Jeff has a strong passion for cars, mountain biking and loves to spend time outdoors with his two dogs.
Yolanda Gill-Foster, Certified Recovery Support Worker
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Yolanda decided becoming a recovery coach was something she had a great passion for. Along the way, she had the support of mentors to guide her on this beautiful journey of giving back, living with her personal experience with substance use disorder, and getting her break as a former AmeriCorps graduate. She believed if she could help just one person, she could make a difference for others.
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Yolanda decided becoming a recovery coach was something she had a great passion for. Along the way, she had the support of mentors to guide her on this beautiful journey of giving back, living with her personal experience with substance use disorder, and getting her break as a former AmeriCorps graduate. She believed if she could help just one person, she could make a difference for others.
Sam Ross, Recovery Coach
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As the beneficiary of a recovery lifestyle, Sam developed a strong conviction to help others in similar situations. When Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region provided Sam an opportunity to lead a vocational career to fundamentally utilize service to others, she knew she wanted to be a part of the team. Sam joined the Navigating Recovery team to become a part of the community that helped her so greatly. She hopes to spread more support and resources to the community while making strong personal connections with others seeking peer support. “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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As the beneficiary of a recovery lifestyle, Sam developed a strong conviction to help others in similar situations. When Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region provided Sam an opportunity to lead a vocational career to fundamentally utilize service to others, she knew she wanted to be a part of the team. Sam joined the Navigating Recovery team to become a part of the community that helped her so greatly. She hopes to spread more support and resources to the community while making strong personal connections with others seeking peer support. “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
