SCRC Board of Directors

Meet the Team

The Coalition is 100% volunteer-led by people with lived experience in addiction and recovery.

Executive Director & Board President
After working in behavioral health for over 7 years, with over a decade of lived experience with substance use and justice involvement, I understood change was needed on a systemwide level. While working towards my MSW, I learned the power of advocacy and community. I partnered with the Washington Recovery Alliance and the local recovery community to form the Snohomish County Recovery Coalition.
I currently work as the Recovery Support Coordinator for Snohomish County Therapeutic Courts. I am a consultant/ally for the Washington State Therapeutic Court Alumni Association, an active member of the Multi-Agency Coordination Group for the Opioid Crisis, and the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Edmonds College Social and Human Service program.
Most importantly, I am a firm believer in the power of recovery.

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Associate Director & Board VP
April is a dedicated recovery advocate and social service professional with six years of sobriety and a deep commitment to supporting individuals affected by addiction and homelessness. As the Co-Lead of the Snohomish County Recovery Coalition and Vice President of its board, she works to drive meaningful change in her community. She serves as a Community Outreach Manager at Ideal Options, a DPR trainer at WRA, and an overdose prevention specialist, leveraging both professional expertise and lived experience to connect people with life-saving resources.
With five years in social services, she actively engages in policy advocacy at all levels—mayoral, city, state, and federal—collaborating with Washington State legislators to advance recovery-focused initiatives. Passionate about making living amends through her work, she continues to be a strong voice for recovery, harm reduction, and systemic change.

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Board Treasurer
Travis Gannon founded ODAT Recovery Communities 7 years ago to help serve community members who were affected by homelessness, substance use, and mental health concerns. His organization has grown to 7 homes, housing up to 85 people at a time, and over 1000 residents historically. It recently added ancillary services to focus on permanent supportive housing, employment services, and case management.
Travis was involved in forming the Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences (WAQRR), which provides oversight and support for recovery residence operators, and holds a board seat with the Snohomish County Partnership to End Homelessness (PEH). Travis volunteers with Snohomish County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and in his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, exploring the outdoors, and rooting for local sports teams.

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Board Member
Jack Morrison began his recovery journey in 2016. By 2018, he was a Recovery Coach working for the Everett Recovery Cafe. Today, he has established himself as a well-known figure in Snohomish County's recovery community. He continues to work his own recovery day by day and encourages others to practice self-compassion and steadfastness. His current professional role is as a Life Transformation Coach for the Everett Gospel Mission

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Board Member
Sarah joined SCRC to collaborate on improving access to recovery services. As the manager for Homeward House Collaborative (YWCA), she is focused on pathways to recovery for parents striving to keep their families together. She’s originally from the Bay Area and brings 15 years of nonprofit experience, including management, coalition building, and fundraising. She is most passionate about advancing race and social justice, peer services, and housing justice.

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Board Member
Kalei Kaneaiakala is a dedicated advocate for recovery and community wellness. Guided by compassion, Kalei works to strengthen SCRC’s mission while supporting individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges.
As the Recovery Coach and Operations Manager at Everett Recovery Café, Kalei facilitates trainings and support groups for Café members and the wider community. Kalei also serves on the organization’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) teams, helping to raise awareness and provide educational resources to members.

Board Member
Nichole Speaks is a behavioral health clinician, leader, and advocate with over 25 years in healthcare and more than 15 years specializing in substance use and co‑occurring mental health care. With over 27 years of long‑term recovery, she brings lived experience and professional expertise to her work as the owner of Seed and Bloom Therapy, supporting individuals and families through trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented care. She has held executive leadership roles, led program development, and serves her community through advisory and volunteer roles focused on advancing inclusive, sustainable recovery supports.

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Board Secretary
Summer has been in recovery for 22 years (in recovery since 12/29/2002). She is part of the SCRC because she believes recovery should be openly accessible, discussed, and embraced by society. She wants to see us bring together those working in recovery to create a stronger, more connected community.
She currently works for Hope ‘N Wellness, a Community Peer Center, where she supports individuals on their journey to healing and is deeply passionate about recovery, community, and witnessing lives transformed.

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Board Member
Jennifer Cunningham is a Board Member of the Snohomish County Recovery Coalition and a passionate advocate for recovery, social justice, and youth empowerment. With long-term recovery herself, Jennifer brings both lived experience and professional insight to her work. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from Edmonds College and is a graduate of Leadership Snohomish County.
Jennifer currently serves as a Juvenile Probation Counselor for Snohomish County Superior Court, supporting youth facing challenges related to substance use and mental health. She uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to connect families with vital resources and services. Actively involved in several committees focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Jennifer remains dedicated to lifelong learning and community service.

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Board Member
Meghan is a single mother of three who has navigated recovery while raising her sons. With more than four years of sobriety, she focuses on modeling consistency, accountability, and growth for her family. During this time, she completed her degree and began working as a project manager in the tech industry, balancing professional responsibilities with parenting.
Today, Meghan is involved in recovery and community efforts that reflect her lived experience. She founded Restored, a recovery meeting for single mothers, supports the SCRC with grant- writing and web services and serves on the board of 4word, a global network for Christian women in business.

Board Member
After losing her 24‑year‑old son, Spencer, to a heroin overdose in 2012, Debbie became committed to addressing the opioid epidemic and changing the stigma surrounding addiction. Believing her son’s story was often overlooked, she co‑founded “A Night to Remember, A Time to Act” in honor of International Overdose Day, bringing together a candlelight vigil, recovery discussions, and community resources in partnership with Hope Soldiers, Snohomish County, and the City of Everett. A retired Boeing employee with a degree in education from WSU, Debbie continues to advocate for families by joining the SCRC.

Board Member
With long-term recovery from substance use and alcohol, Marek joined the SCRC as a way to give back to the local community. For several years he served on the local nonprofit water association in board leadership, and wants to bring what he’s learned there to a cause that is more personal. As a technology executive with experience in engineering and cybersecurity at large cloud providers, Marek hopes to help SCRC grow — strengthening its technology, scaling its operations, and building the infrastructure this mission deserves.

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SCRC Launch Party

SCRC Launch Party

SCRC Launch Party

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