Our Director of Programs, Tacoma Area Supervisor, and 11 Recovery Empowerment Specialists — each with lived experience — providing the authentic peer support that transforms recovery into lasting, whole-life healing.
A Recovery Empowerment Specialist (RES) is a trained peer support professional with their own lived experience in recovery. Their unique perspective — born from genuine understanding, not textbooks — is what makes their support extraordinary. They don't just understand recovery in theory. They've lived it.
Kyambadde Andrew oversees all Recovery Empowerment Specialist activities in the Tacoma area, providing day-to-day leadership, team coordination, and quality assurance for Hope and Chance's South Puget Sound operations. His cross-cultural competency and deep community connections ensure that individuals in Tacoma receive culturally responsive, community-rooted peer support that meets them exactly where they are.
Abigail specializes in supporting women in early recovery, creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where women feel genuinely seen. Her peer support is rooted in empathy, lived understanding, and an unwavering belief in every person's capacity to heal.
Alvin brings structure and encouragement to accountability coaching. He helps clients build the daily habits and mindset shifts that transform recovery from a daily struggle into a sustainable, empowered way of life.
Babil brings warmth, authenticity, and deep personal commitment to every peer support relationship. His ability to meet people where they are — without judgment — creates the trust and safety that meaningful recovery work requires.
Carlos specializes in bridging clients with Washington State's broader support ecosystem, ensuring that no one navigates recovery in isolation or without access to the community resources available to them.
Jeremiah combines compassionate listening with practical guidance, helping individuals navigate both the emotional and logistical dimensions of recovery. His mentorship style is grounded, consistent, and profoundly encouraging.
Kelvin is trained in emotional regulation techniques and crisis de-escalation. His calm, grounded presence is a stabilizing force for clients navigating the most challenging moments in their recovery journey.
Kesney creates a uniquely safe, shame-free space for individuals who have experienced judgment and stigma around their struggles. His approach opens doors that many thought were permanently closed.
Levy's approach to peer support blends personal resilience with genuine encouragement. He walks alongside clients through the full arc of recovery — celebrating milestones, addressing setbacks, and consistently reinforcing each person's inherent strength.
Madyson specializes in practical recovery navigation — helping clients manage appointments, paperwork, and systems that can feel overwhelming. She advocates fiercely and effectively for every person she supports.
Mwila brings cross-cultural sensitivity and deep cultural competency to her work, ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds receive support that truly resonates with their lived experience and values.
Richard specializes in supporting men in recovery, particularly in addressing systemic and social barriers that disproportionately impact men of color. His advocacy ensures every client has an experienced voice in their corner.
We are actively looking for individuals in long-term recovery who want to use their lived experience to help others. Being a Recovery Empowerment Specialist is one of the most meaningful career paths in the recovery community.
No prior professional experience required — your lived experience is your most important qualification. We provide full training, certification support, and a genuinely caring team environment.
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