Board President
“I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder since December 4th, 1994. I got into recovery at 17 and have worked in the field of addiction/recovery since 1997.
I have volunteered, and then worked, at a non-profit agency for eighteen years; working with adolescents and adults in many capacities. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, have a bachelor’s degree in social work, am a Recovery Coach Professional and I am a licensed master’s social worker.
I serve on the board for Community Recovery Alliance, Recovery NOTES and volunteer for several other groups and organizations. I work at Petoskey Outpatient as the site supervisor/lead clinician. I am dedicated to helping communities become more recovery friendly and support the recovery lifestyle.”
Secretary of the Board
Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University in Washington, D.C., and a master’s degree in library science from Wayne State University in Detroit. She worked for nine years in Chicago at the Illinois Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and at the Harold Washington Library Information Center. She moved back to her hometown of Petoskey in 2002 to help take care of her mom who had cancer and passed away in 2007. She has worked at the Petoskey District Library since 2004 where she provided outreach services to Seniors and works as a Children’s Librarian in the Youth Department. She loves helping children and families find books and information that can help them learn about the world around them and themselves. Aside from her work as a librarian, Lisa has been involved as a volunteer in many community organizations throughout her adult life and has a passion for helping people.
“I want to help individuals get the support they need to get into recovery and maintain long-term recovery. I am serving on the board of Community Recovery Alliance because I want to help create a recovery friendly community where people can be healthy and support each other. I have seen how people can thrive if they have the support they need.”
Board Member
A Licensed Professional Counselor, Ann serves as CRA Board Secretary. She is a retired School Counselor, Art, and English teacher and currently employed as a substitute for Char-Em. She is also a professional artist associated with Crooked Tree Art Center and Charlevoix Circle of Arts.
Having witnessed the devastation caused by addictions on loved ones, Ann is an advocate for therapeutic interventions and supports community action.
Board Member
“I am Brian Scarbrough, a man in recovery. My struggle with SUD was over half of my life. 2 years ago I got sober and started my recovery journey.
I discovered CRA through a friend and found that multiple pathways were my saving grace.
I truly believe that CRA and the people here are changing the face of recovery in Petoskey, and am excited to help cultivated that in my role as a board member.”