My name is Kim and I am a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist with a passion for mental health and recovery. My journey hasn’t been easy, and because of my own lived experience, I’ve found deep meaning in walking alongside others as they take their first steps toward healing. I love what I do—especially driving for Wings to Recovery, where I get to meet incredible people from all walks of life, each in a unique stage of their recovery. Every conversation reminds me why peer support is so vital today: no one should ever feel like they’re alone. In addition to my peer support certification, I’m trained in Mental Health First Aid and currently studying to become a Certified Recovery Coach. I believe in the power of connection, understanding, and second chances—because we do recover. Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of three and have been in a loving relationship with my partner, Chip, for the past three years. Everything I do is rooted in compassion, hope, and the belief that recovery is possible for everyone.

Hi, my name is Minch. I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Qualified Professional based in Asheville, North Carolina, where I specialize in addiction recovery and dual diagnosis. My ride with Wings to Recovery began over a year ago and is all about offering support, understanding, and guidance to those navigating some of life’s toughest challenges. Whether it’s a transport or a tough conversation, I strive to bring compassion, responsibility, and a little bit of humor to help people feel comfortable and understood. I believe in meeting people where they’re at and building trust, so when you’re with me, it’s more like hanging out with a friend who’s got your back. When I’m not working, you can usually find me through hiking and SIM racing. I’m always up for a good laugh and a meaningful conversation.

My name is Brian and I am a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II with over ten years of sobriety and a willingness to help other maintain the same. In 2005,  I obtained my four year degree from Kennesaw State University and in 2018 was credentialed as a CADC-II by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia as well as a Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist. Obtaining my MATS helped me gain knowledge of many forms of Medically Assisted Treatment pertaining to Substance Use Disorders. I am passionate about helping others and that is what motivates me in my recovery and my career. I love driving for Wings to Recovery because it allows me to meet people from all walks of life. I also love the open road. My compassion is to motivate others to recover by facilitating hope and encouraging growth. I like to bring the message of recovery to anyone struggling with addiction.

I am a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with over two years of professional experience in the recovery field and more than four years of personal sobriety. With a history of substance us that spanned over twenty-five years, I draw on my lived experience to connect with and support individuals navigating their own recovery journeys.

Passionate about meeting people where they are, I value the opportunity to relate to clients on a deeply personal level. I believe that sharing hope, courage and understanding can be powerful tools for those feeling isolated in their struggles. My mission is to be a living example that no matter where you have been, change is possible.

I am currently working toward a degree in psychology to further my ability to serve others in meaningful ways. In addition to my work in recovery, I have a lifelong love for singing/songwriting. Music has always been my refuge and passion, and I now use it as another avenue to connect with and uplift others in recovery.

I attribute my ongoing sobriety to the daily guidance and strength I receive from my Higher Power, a relationship I credit as essential to my personal and professional growth.

It’s an honor and a pleasure to be part of Wings to Recovery. In today’s world, mental health care isn’t just important—it’s essential. I’ve faced my own share of dysfunction and trauma, and those experiences have shaped my passion for helping others. I truly believe that healing is possible, and being able to understand what others are going through—especially after life-changing events—allows me to connect with them on a deeper level. Helping others has helped me heal, too. My story, though no longer front and center, taught me valuable lessons: not everyone deserves a seat at your table—and that’s okay. Life happened, I healed, and now I use what I’ve learned to offer hope, support, and reassurance to others on their journey. Wings is more than a workplace to me—it’s a calling. This organization gives me the space to share my voice, use my experience for good, and feel a true sense of purpose. I’m state-certified as both a Recovery Coach and a Mental Health Technician, and I’ve been working in the field for over a decade. My experience includes psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and currently, I’m proud to serve at both Recovery Link and Wings to Recovery.