Lisa is the Region 2 Peer Support Coordinator assisting individuals impacted by gambling addiction for the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health in the VCU College of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Counseling.

Lisa has found sustained long-term recovery after struggling with addiction for over 20 years. She is empowered by the privilege of helping others as a legacy to her daughter, Skylar Ann, who lost her battle with addiction and overdosed at the young age of 18.  She has weaponized her life experiences against the disease of addiction and uses them to support others on their journey of recovery.

Lisa is certified with the Virginia Board of Counseling in Peer Support and is a trainer of both Forensic Peer Support and Medication Assisted Recovery Support with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. She also carries several additional certifications in a variety of integrative healing modalities that focus on compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.

Lisa is committed to eliminating treatment disparities by participating in practices that build equity. She has held various board and volunteer positions that focus on criminal justice reform, mental health and addiction treatment, youth development, recovery supports and restorative justice. She currently serves as the President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Northern Shenandoah Valley (NSV) where she is also a program facilitator, speaker and peer trainer.