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Our Recovery
Empowerment Team

Eight dedicated specialists — each with lived recovery experience — providing the authentic peer support that changes lives.

What is a Recovery Empowerment Specialist?

A Recovery Empowerment Specialist (RES) is a peer support professional with their own lived experience in recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, or both. 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.

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Abigail Luputa

Women in Early Recovery

Abigail specializes in supporting women in early recovery, providing compassionate peer mentorship informed by her own lived experience. She creates safe, judgment-free spaces where women feel genuinely seen and supported.

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Alvin Kwaku

Accountability Coaching

Alvin brings a structured, encouraging approach to accountability coaching. He helps clients build the daily habits and mindset shifts that transform recovery from a struggle into a sustainable lifestyle.

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Carlos Dingana

Community Integration

Carlos focuses on bridging clients with Washington State's broader support ecosystem. His expertise in community navigation ensures no one falls through the cracks between services.

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Kelvin Kwaku

Emotional Regulation & Crisis Support

Kelvin is trained in emotional regulation techniques and crisis de-escalation. His calm, steady presence is a pillar of stability for clients navigating the most challenging moments in their recovery.

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Kesney Masuha

Non-Judgmental Peer Support

Kesney creates a uniquely safe space for clients who have experienced judgment and shame around their struggles. His non-judgmental approach helps people open up and engage authentically with support.

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Madyson Ridenour

Recovery Navigation

Madyson helps clients navigate the practical complexities of recovery — from managing appointments and paperwork to finding resources and building life skills. She makes the system work for people, not against them.

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Mwila Taonga

Cross-Cultural Peer Support

Mwila brings cross-cultural sensitivity and multilingual support to our team, ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds receive support that truly resonates with their lived experience and values.

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Richard Mvinda

Male Peer Support & Systemic Barriers

Richard specializes in supporting men in recovery, particularly in addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately impact men of color. His advocacy ensures every client has a genuine advocate in their corner.

Are You in Recovery
and Want to Give Back?

We are always looking for passionate, compassionate 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 and impactful career paths available.

No prior professional experience required — your lived experience is your qualification. We provide full training, certification support, and a genuinely supportive team environment.

Apply to Join Our Team

What We Look For

  • Personal experience in recovery (required)
  • Genuine passion for helping others
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Reliability, consistency, and accountability
  • Non-judgmental, compassionate approach
  • Washington State residency

We provide full training and certification support. Your experience is your credential.

Send Your Application

Ready to Access
Peer Support?

Our Recovery Empowerment Specialists are ready to walk alongside you. Reach out today.