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
Erica Gilbert, Certified Recovery Support Worker
erica@navigatingrecovery.org 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-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. |
Mike Gallagher, Certified Recovery Support Worker mike@navigatingrecovery.org
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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Tonya Tyler, Recovery Coach
tonya@navigatingrecovery.org Tonya is training through UNH to be a Specialized Enhanced Care Coordinator for children, youth, and their caregivers whose parents struggle with Substance Use Disorders. She is also a member of the National Society for Leadership and Success. Tonya is a member of the Laconia Youth Alliance and is currently working toward developing more youth resources in recovery in the Lakes Region. As a single mother of two, and having grown up with some of her closest family battling addiction, Tonya has a strong belief in the effect family supports play in a person’s recovery. 
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Asheena Miller, Office Administrator
asheena@navigatingrecovery.org Before working for Navigating Recovery, Asheena has held positions as a Service BDC Manager, Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster, and served in the US Army. She holds an Associates degree in Advanced Personal Training and Exercise Science along with an Undergrad Certificate in Corrections Management. Asheena has lost multiple family members to addiction and identifies as a family member in recovery. Through lived experience, Asheena has gained a passion for helping people who suffer from SUD. In her spare time, Asheena enjoys hiking with her wife and two dogs. 
Steve Crowley, Recovery Coach
steven@navigatingrecovery.org 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 a very active member of the AA community, participating in personal recovery and fellowship in his 12 Step affiliations. He is currently working towards becoming a LNA. His motto is, “there is never a wrong time, to do the right thing.” |
