Our Team


Jordan Hussey

Executive Director
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Jordan Hussey is a person in long-term recovery and makes it her life’s mission to help others who are facing similar struggles. During her early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, she found many people didn’t talk about recovery, wellness or the resources that are available. Today, Jordan speaks about that struggle and uses her experience to advocate and empower others and to connect them with the resources they may need.

Before joining J’s Place, she worked with the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Peer Recovery Coach at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Prior to this she was a Substance Abuse Tech at Twin Lakes Recovery Center.

She is Certified as a Peer Specialist in Addictive Diseases, Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist, in Medication Assisted Treatment and Trauma Informed Care as well as Whole Health Action Management.

 

Lauren Ringwall, Recovery Coach
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Lauren Ringwall is a person in long-term recovery who has recently joined the J’s Place team. As both a family member of loved ones in recovery and as a current member of the recovery community, she uses that experience to reach out to others who are beginning or continuing their journeys.

In addition to her work as a Peer Recovery Coach at J’s Place, Lauren also teaches music at the University of North Georgia and serves as Minister of Music at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia.

Lauren holds the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Georgia Southern University and the Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Georgia.

Lauren is in the process of applying for the next Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist training course, and looks forward to learning as much as possible about recovery resources in order to share with peers and assist them in their journeys.

 

BROOKE HICKS
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Brooke Hicks is a dedicated advocate for recovery, embodying resilience and strength through her personal journey.  As a mother, Brooke understands the profound impact that addiction can have on family dynamics.  She emphasizes the value of authenticity, demonstrating that vulnerability can lead to empowerment and growth.  She celebrates 3 years of sobriety and has a passion for supporting others who are navigating similar paths.

 

ALESHA SMITH
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