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 I am also a Certified Recovery Coach and Guardian Ad Litem. 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 four years. We have four dogs and love to take cruises. Everything I do is rooted in compassion, hope, and the belief that recovery is possible for everyone.

Description goeMy name is Bailey Cate, and I am a recovering addict living in Knoxville, Tennessee. My journey through addiction, homelessness, and institutions led me to the gift of desperation and into 12-step recovery, where I found hope, healing, and a new way of life. Today I stay active in the recovery community as both a sponsored woman and a sponsor, sharing the spiritual principles of the program that were so freely given to me.

I take pride in being a woman who can be trusted — someone who shows up, works hard, and treats every person with dignity and compassion. My lived experience allows me to connect deeply with those facing the stigma of substance use, and it fuels my commitment to ethical, responsible work in every area of my life.

Working with Wings to Recovery allows me to be the reaching hand that was once there for me when I needed it most. I am grateful for the opportunity to walk beside others on their journey and to be part of a team rooted in hope, dignity, and second chances.s here

Hello, I am Bobbi from Johnston, Iowa. I am a CMA/CNA who has dedicated my life to helping people. I was 16 when I started my first job in helping others in need. I dove right in to navigating how to properly assist people with ID (intellectual disabilities), mental illness, and those battling addiction. It really opened my eyes and I loved it!

When I was in my late teens/early 20's, I began abusing drugs. I worked all the time and wanted to be able to spend time with my friends who were already abusing drugs, so I started to have "extra time". I started seeing my friends, who already had babies, staying up all night, doing drugs and going home to their babies and holding them. My friends also began getting in serious trouble. I also almost OD'd because I didn't have limitations. I walked away from it all. The drugs and my friends to get clean. I have bad dreams of going into a room and there's a bag of cocaine on the table, so I leave that room and the room I go into has a bag of cocaine on the table, and this becomes my dream. Everywhere I escape I have cocaine. When I wake up and I have stayed sober, I feel good!

Luckily, I got away from it all and got back in touch with my now husband. I knew him in high school and we lost touch for 10 years. The best man I know and no, he's not perfect! We have been together for several years. Our babies are two Shiba Inu dogs, Aries and Soraka, that keep us on our toes and will destroy the house the second you are gone! My plan is to just grow old with all three of them, while I continue to help people. That is bliss!

My name is Danielle, and I am a single mother of three teenage boys. I began struggling with substance use at a young age, and in 2021 my addiction led to the loss of custody of my children. Within 24 hours of their removal, I also lost my home, vehicle, and nearly everything I held dear. My substance use escalated, and I experienced a life-threatening overdose that became a turning point—one that made it clear my recovery was a matter of life or death.

I entered inpatient treatment and committed fully to recovery, where I lived for nine months. Through that process, I rebuilt my life and was reunified with my children. Recovery not only restored my family—it gave me purpose.

For the past year, I have worked as a peer mentor, supporting DHS-involved mothers as they navigate the child welfare system and their own recovery journeys. Now, as a Wings to Recovery driver, I am honored to continue using my lived experience to provide hope, practical support, and understanding to others on their path to healing.

My name is Kutina. I am a CPS-MH, FPM, and CNA living in long-term recovery who has been sober since 2023. Raised in Bridgeton, NJ. After having twin girls at 14 years old I struggled silently with anxiety and low self-worth. In my teens I began using alcohol and marijuana to cope, which eventually led to dependency and a cycle of unhealthy relationships, and emotional isolation.

After hitting rock bottom, and another pregnancy, I made the decision to seek help. I didn’t go into treatment because I had no-one to take care of my children. Through therapy, faith, the support of a strong recovery community and after several failed attempts at sobriety, I decided this time was my time. I began rebuilding my life one day at a time. I currently work at Wings To Recovery in peer support, helping people navigate their own recovery journeys. I am passionate about empowering others, breaking stigma, and reminding people that healing and freedom are always possible.

As a dedicated Peer Recovery Coach, I bring compassion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to helping others navigate their recovery journey. I genuinely care about every client I work with, taking the time to listen, understand, and support them with respect and attention to detail.

My approach is rooted in lived experience and the belief that recovery is possible for everyone. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Through my own recovery, I have learned that transformation is real and sustainable. I use my story not only as a foundation for connection, but as a source of hope—showing others that if I can do recovery, so can they. Every step forward matters, and I am here to walk alongside my clients as they build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

My name is Chris. I was born in Delaware and moved around quite a bit growing up. I first found recovery as a young person in Los Angeles after a difficult and unstable adolescence. That experience changed my life, gave me lifelong friendships, and helped me build a strong foundation in recovery.

Over the years, I have faced challenges with both mental illness and substance use, but I found my way back to recovery and the Twelve Step community. As a parent, I became even more committed to building a life rooted in stability, purpose, and hope.

I returned to school as a non-traditional student and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I have worked in the mental health field for twenty-five years and remain passionate about helping others who are struggling with mental illness, addiction, and recovery.

My life experiences have taught me that healing is possible, and I believe deeply in the idea that we keep recovery by giving it away.

Hello, I am Tiffany Lipsey, a CAPRC – Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach | ICCP Indiana Certified Crisis Peer, dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journeys. My work focuses on providing peer support, crisis response, and community-based engagement, helping individuals navigate substance use and mental health challenges while connecting them to resources and support systems. I strive to meet people where they are, offering empathy, guidance, and encouragement as they work toward stability and healing. 

Outside of my professional role, I value meaningful connection and enjoy engaging in deep conversations that allow people to express who they truly are at their core. I am committed to my own personal growth and actively practice self-care, striving to strengthen myself so I can continue to show up fully for others and thrive both personally and professionally.

My name is Zach Carlisle. I grew up in a loving, faith-filled home in Flower Mound, Texas. I was a quiet kid who just wanted to fit in. Eventually, I started spending time with older peers who introduced me to drugs. By 15, I was drinking and smoking weed. By 18, I was abusing Adderall, Ritalin, and soon after, cocaine and meth.

Addiction quickly took over my life. I lost over 130 pounds, became deeply involved in crime, and found myself facing multiple misdemeanors and felony charges. After spending time in jail, I hit rock bottom. I realized I couldn’t keep living that way—I needed help, and I needed God.

After completing residential treatment, I moved to Austin for sober living and began rebuilding my life through faith and recovery. It wasn’t easy, but with a sponsor, a support system, and a willingness to change, I found real freedom.

I’ve been sober since September 24th, 2017, and I now live in Madison, Mississippi. I’m a certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist and a Nationally Certified Sober Coach. I’m passionate about helping others find freedom from addiction, and I use my personal experience to walk alongside those still struggling—showing them that they’re not alone and that recovery is possible.