MPAC Advocacy &
Leadership Program Fellows
MPAC Advocacy & Leadership Program Fellows: Inspiring Change Makers.
Change Catalysts
MPAC Advocacy & Leadership Program Fellows are a dynamic cohort of inspiring change makers, equipped with the skills and passion to drive impactful initiatives for social transformation.
JAMES BRYANT, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort I
James is a fellow of Cohort I, an advocate for veterans and returning citizens. He serves in a local Behavioral Health organization.
“Today is one of the most gratifying days of my Life-This is not end~ it’s the start of a new beginning”. - James
JENIFER SPENCE, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort III
Jen Spence, fellow of Cohort III. Jen is an advocate for Mental Health and the criminal justice system. Jen serves as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in a local Drug Court.
BETTY SCOTT, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort III
Betty, fellow of Cohort III. Betty is an advocate for women in recovery. She serves as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in a Maryland Recovery Residence.
“There is no progress or accomplishment without sacrifice and service”. - Betty
CARIN MILLER, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort V
Carin is an advocate for overdose and gambling awareness. She serves Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates and a local organization focused on Problem Gambling.
DR. NICOLE KELLY, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort IV
Dr. Kelly is a fellow of Cohort IV. Dr. Kelly is an advocate for individuals with disabilities. She serves as a Disabilities Coordinator in a local Maryland Recovery Residence.
WHITNEY ALBRECHT, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort I
Whitney, fellow of Cohort I. Whitney is an advocate for pets in recovery residences. She serves as a Behavioral Health Associate in a local Health Department.
Dana Williams, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort IV
Dana serves as a peer as a service navigator for individuals who are unsheltered.
Damain Teat, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort IV
Damain is a fellow of Cohort IV. Damain is an advocate who completed a research study for harm reduction. Currently, Damain serves in a drop-in center.
Dwayne Bruce, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort IV
Dwayne, fellow of Cohort IV. He currently serves as the Registered Peer Supervisor and Program Manager of a Recovery Wellness Center. An advocate, Dwayne strives for funding, training and 24-hour peer services for recovery community organizations.
Derrick George, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort VIIII
Derrick serves in a local library as a Peer Navigator with community engagement, events and outreach
Leslie Burgess, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort IV
Leslie is a fellow of Cohort IV. She serves the residents in a local hospital in Baltimore.
Randell Bradford, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist,
MPAC Fellow Cohort VIIII
Randell, fellow of Cohort VIIII, is an advocate for youth. He is an advocate to reduce barriers associated with access for transportation. He currently serves in recovery residence and enjoys community engagement.
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