Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project (WRAP) is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO). Our representation consists of people in recovery, family and friends of recovering persons, and other allies of recovery in Washtenaw County. Our mission is to advocate for those affected by substance use disorder to policy makers at all levels of government, open doors and break down barriers to recovery by promoting multiple pathways, reduce the stigma associated with addiction through the engagement and education of our communities about the truth behind substance use disorder, in turn changing the face of addiction to one of recovery.
Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project (WRAP) is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO). Our representation consists of people in recovery, family and friends of recovering persons, and other allies of recovery in Washtenaw County. Our mission is to advocate for those affected by substance use disorder to policy makers at all levels of government, open doors and break down barriers to recovery by promoting multiple pathways, reduce the stigma associated with addiction through the engagement and education of our communities about the truth behind substance use disorder, in turn changing the face of addiction to one of recovery.
My name is Hannah Meissner, and I am a woman in long-term recovery with more than eight years of hands-on professional experience in the Substance Us Disorder (SUD) field. My career is grounded in my lived experience, professional training, and my commitment to harm reduction advocacy. As a Certified Prevention Specialist, Recovery Coach, Recovery Mentor, and Youth Recovery Coach, I’ve supported individuals and communities through recovery-focused education and outreach initiatives. My work has included direct engagement with diverse and underserved populations, including at-risk youth, the unhoused community, and people newly entering recovery in residential treatment settings.
Matt Hill is a program manager for the Center for Health and Research Transformation. He manages all Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health related programs that fall under the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI). In doing so, Matt supports the WHI Opioid Project, a community based coalition that aims to help address the opioid epidemic locally, as well as the Washtenaw County SUD System Transformation Initiative.
Tarah is a member of the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti recovery community and has been in recovery since 7/25/2015. Tarah is passionate about advocating for recovery and helping others on their recovery journey in both her personal and professional life. Tarah received a Master’s of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University with a focus on substance use disorders. Tarah has worked in treatment, with the courts, in schools, and with the community to help both adolescents and adults reach their recovery goals. In her free time, Tarah likes to spend time with her two cats, spend time in nature, and do her daily word puzzles.
Hi, my name is Zoe Nash. I am closely involved with the Collegiate Recovery Program at Washtenaw Community College. I have been able to organize harm reduction seminars, set up a naloxone distribution box, and do community outreach. Through this work, I have collaborated with local non-profit organizations to help promote education, advocacy, and support for those suffering from substance use disorder. My goal is to create a positive and lasting impact that helps raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder.
Sara Szczotka manages the Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project through Home of New Vision. She is a Certified Peer Recovery Mentor through MCBAP and is a state certified trainer for MDHHS’s Peer Recovery Coach certification program. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Eastern Michigan University.
My name is Chris! I am the Recovery Coach Coordinator for WRAP. I am super excited to get started working in the recovery community that has given so much to me. I came here a couple years ago from Lansing, Michigan. I definitely did not think of myself as having any sort of future with long term recovery, let alone giving back to it, but here I am. Recovery became a life choice that I participate in daily. I have a degree in graphic design and marketing. So far, I’ve been able to bring my passion for the arts by putting together a virtual art series. This series has allowed me to virtually facilitate art therapy based exercises to those in recovery. I plan to keep those running as well as provide other creative outlets and events to the community. This is only the tip of the iceberg of all I want to achieve and build as a part of Home of New Vision!
Kalyn Nolff is a recovery coach for WRAP and manages the new sober living home for women in Livingston County. Kalyn is passionate about helping others and sharing the knowledge she has learned during her own recovery journey. Her goal is to help guide and teach others the skills to live and function on a daily basis in recovery, that change is possible, and that your journey has just began!
Ryan Sawicki is a person in long-term recovery and is a program assistant for Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project through Home of New Vision. He originally started as a volunteer for WRAP, helping with events and attending their meetings. Ryan is also a certified peer recovery coach and passionate about meeting people where they are at and helping them to achieve recovery in whatever pathway they feel fits them best.
