MPAC Advocacy &
Leadership Program Fellows

James Bryant, CPRS, MPAC Fellow Cohort I
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
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
Jennifer “Jen” 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.

"Together we can make a difference." MPAC