Staff Roster

Ashley Livingston- 

Ashley Livingston is a person in long term sustained recovery. As a founding member and current co-chair of Friends of Recovery Warren and Washington, her advocacy has been instrumental over the last decade+ in readying our communities to be supportive of recovery and educated about addiction. Her role at Hope & Healing RCOC is that of advocate, but her advocacy goes well beyond that of individuals and their recovery journey. She currently sits on the NYS Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board as well as many other local and state committees to ensure the voice of impacted persons is at the decision-making table. Ashley is a change maker for individuals, communities, NYS, and extends her knowledge, voice, and advocacy to the federal level. Ashley is passionate about recovery, public policies ensuring the dignity of all people, and her family – including her fur babies; Roscoe, Raven, and Princess.

E-Mail: recoveryadvocate@councilforprevention.org

Drew Aldrich-  

Drew first found Hope and Healing as a resource to begin upon his own recovery journey. There, as a participant, he realized his passion for being there to help individuals find their own path through recovery.  Through lived experience he strives to help individuals navigate a lifestyle of maintained recovery. Drew graduated from SUNY Adirondack with an associate's degree in 2018 and plans to return to school in the near future. 

Outside of the work week Drew enjoys hiking; playing and watching soccer, music, painting, writing, playing PC games, and relaxing with his loving and devoted cat, “Carl”.    

E-mail: drewa@councilforprevention.org 

Melissa White - 

Melissa's journey is defined by resilience, recovery, and the power of service. Now entering her fifth year of recovery, she has discovered that true happiness comes from giving back—by sharing the very tools that helped her rebuild her own life. Early in her recovery, Melissa learned that healing is not a solo path. It requires connection, honesty, and support. As she grew stronger, she realized she wanted to pass along what she had gained: hope, encouragement, and practical tools that make recovery possible. Today, Melissa serves as a Peer Engagement Coordinator at Hope and Healing. In this role, she walks alongside individuals who are finding their own way, offering understanding and guidance from a place of lived experience. Her greatest reward comes from seeing others discover their own strength and knowing she played a small part in their progress.

E-mail: melissaw@councilforprevention.org

Shawn Olszewski-

Shawn Olszewski is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by substance abuse and those involved with the criminal justice system. His journey with Hope and Healing began in September 2024, when he attended Refuge Recovery meetings alongside a former client. What started as a gesture of support soon grew into a personal calling, as Shawn found connection and purpose through the people he met in the program.

Following his own incarceration, Shawn pursued certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate and became fully credentialed in November 2024. Drawing from his lived experience, he brings empathy, authenticity, and insight to his work, meeting people where they are and helping them navigate their own paths toward a better life.

Shawn is particularly passionate about expanding peer support services within county jails and state correctional facilities. He is actively involved in developing reentry programs that address the many challenges individuals face after release. His approach is rooted in advocacy, collaboration, and a deep understanding of systemic barriers.

Outside of his professional role, Shawn enjoys networking within the recovery community, attending music events and concerts, and traveling. He is also an animal lover with a special affection for dogs.

E-Mail: shawno@councilforprevention.org

Mackenzie Secor-

Mackenzie is a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong passion for supporting people in recovery. She connected with the positive and fun atmosphere and supportive staff at Hope & Healing, where she helped authentically and selflessly when given the opportunity whether it be with ideas or getting creative for events. 

As a mother of three in recovery, while also facing many personal challenges, she bring a sense of relatability and empathy to the table with those that cross her path. She enjoys music, learning, and getting crafty and creative. Working in the recovery field allows her to give back what was so freely given to me, and she is committed to supporting others with encouragement on their recovery journey whether it be support with listening or bringing in the resources when life on life’s terms sets in.

E-Mail: mackenzies@councilforprevention.org

Dave Fisher-
David has a BA in cultural anthropology from SUNY Plattsburgh and is also a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA). David has struggled and suffered from the disease of addiction for many years of his life. After finally finding the light of recovery. Learning, growing, and keeping an open mind.  He has taken what works for him and developed a strong recovery program that he works to the fullest every day.  With his new outlook on life and sobriety. David has become grateful for all he has learned and gained in recovery. He Is dedicated not only to his own recovery but by doing service and helping others find their own recovery path. He will meet others where they are at in life, listen to them and help them find their values and what works best for them in their own personal recovery.  He strives to make others feel welcome in the recovery community and enjoys sharing with them what he has learned and that if he can do it then anyone else can too. 

In David's free time he enjoys spending time with his dog (Woodz), live music concerts, hiking, being outdoors in nature, cooking, traveling, indulging in community and cultures, and experiencing new things. 

E-Mail: davidf@councilforprevention.org