Our Team

E.V. Velez, 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.

April Provost, 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.

Travis Gannon, 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.

Summer Roemer, 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.

Jack Morrison, 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 at the ERC as their Trauma Informed Care Specialist, Recovery Coach, Professional Facilitator, Special Projects Coordinator, and walking jukebox. 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.

Sarah Norman, MSW (she/her), Board Member

Sarh 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.