Our People

Ally met Lance in 2009 at the height of his addiction, which led her to begin her own journey of healing from the trauma of loving someone struggling with substance abuse. Now using that knowledge to help others, Ally has written all of HIA’s curriculum and is currently developing the curriculum for The Healing Center, all while finishing her master’s degree to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also Certified in Brain Health by the Amen Clinic, Certified in Safe and Sound Protocol by Unyte Health, a Tier 2 Licensed Administrator, and is a licensed Level One Somatic Experiencer.

• Master's Program for Licensed Professional Counselors
• Bachelor's of Science - University of Oklahoma
• Licensed Tier 2 Administrator
• Certified Safe and Sound Protocol
• Certificate Brain Health from Amen Clinic

For years, Jesse faced the grip of addiction and the hopelessness that came with it. Through God’s grace, he found freedom and his calling: to help others discover the same healing he was given. As Director of Operations, Jesse is building the kind of place he once needed — a community where people are treated with dignity, given structure, and offered hope.

TJ struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for over 20 years before finding freedom through Jesus Christ. He has been married to his wife, Dawn, for 23 years and is the proud father of three children. Now sober for over five years, TJ felt called to addiction ministry and now serves families using his experience as a Certified Interventionist, biblical knowledge, and personal family experience to help addicted loved ones find healing and freedom.

After earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2002, Shawn worked over a decade in hospitality in Oklahoma City as a high-functioning alcoholic. Now sober, Shawn is devoted to sharing the freedom he’s found through Christ and the Hope is Alive community. Shawn now serves as a Healing Strategist, where his mission is to help individuals find sobriety and freedom.

• Bachelor of Science – University of Oklahoma
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
• Certified Medication Administration Technician (MAT)
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Conflict Resolution Certificate
• Food Handler Certificate

Travis struggled with alcohol addiction throughout most of his teenage years and the majority of his twenties, searching for freedom but unable to break the cycle on his own. After losing his brother to an overdose in 2018, his addiction intensified as he tried to cope with overwhelming grief. Everything changed when Travis had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ in 2020. His faith became the foundation of a new life, and in 2021 he began the sobriety journey that continues today. Now five years sober, married to his wife, Aly, Travis is passionate about helping others experience the same freedom, healing, and identity he found in Christ. As a Healing Strategist, he walks alongside residents with compassion and conviction, believing that no one is beyond the reach of God's redeeming love.

Justin spiraled from academic success into fifteen years of addiction after his mother’s divorce forced a move to a Dallas suburb, where culture shock and the loss of family support ultimately cost him his freedom and later his relationship with his daughter. After hitting rock bottom, he entered treatment for the fourth time and fully embraced recovery at Hope is Alive. Now sober, Justin works as a Client Care Specialist, showing others that hope is truly alive.

• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
• Certified Medication Administration Technician (MAT)
• Conflict Resolution Certificate
• Food Handler Certificate

Mike struggled with addiction for 33 years, enduring three failed marriages, countless incarcerations, four rehab stays, near-death experiences, and a life full of chaos as drugs and alcohol came before everything else — even his own child. But on January 28, 2024, Mike made a call that changed his life. Through Hope is Alive, he began his walk with Christ and a journey of sobriety. Despite ongoing health challenges, God and HIA have helped him step into his calling: helping other alcoholics and addicts find hope in recovery.

Connor’s recovery journey started at the beginning of 2025 after a few failed attempts to get sober on his own left him feeling discouraged and hopeless. His sister discovered the state of addiction he was in, and she put her life on hold to help him. She moved in with him, spending time patiently encouraging him to accept the help he needed. The selfless love Connor was shown during this time encouraged him to work in recovery, specifically in the early stages. It was through her and the calling God placed on his heart that Connor decided to attend HIA bootcamp and ultimately joined The Healing Center. It is his mission to share the love he received in the darkest moments of his life with every resident who enters the doors of The Healing Center.

• Currently Pursuing – Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
• Currently Pursuing – Certified Medication Administration Technician (MAT)

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Nic began struggling with alcohol addiction in high school, and his addiction escalated once he began college. Despite getting into his dream school and having all the tools to be successful, he couldn’t escape his addiction. With help and support from his family, he was encouraged to go to The Healing Center, where he finally surrendered and started his recovery journey. He reestablished a relationship with God while in the program, and now works as a Resident Care Specialist helping others get sober and build their own relationship with God.

Haley’s journey began with overcoming childhood bullying about her weight, which inspired her to focus on health and discover a passion for fitness. Upon receiving her personal training certification, Haley started working part-time at a local gym, where she launched a bootcamp she continues to lead today. At just 23, she seized the opportunity to purchase one of the gyms where she trained. Under her leadership, Body Language has grown into a thriving 24-hour facility offering classes and personal training, now celebrating 15 years in business.

• Certified Personal Trainer – Certified since 2008 through National Association of Science Medicine

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