Meet Our Team
Who We Are
We have a lot of variety on our team. People from all sorts of backgrounds, each with their own recovery journey. That range means it's generally easy to find someone who's a good match.
We're a close-knit group, passionate about recovery and about building community, and everyone here is committed to our mission.
Staff
Rosemary Rosa
Executive Director
rosemaryr@tpccv.org | 802.560.5021
Rosemary Rosa is the Executive Director of Turning Point Center of Central Vermont, where she manages all of TPCCV's recovery programs. A person in long-term recovery herself, Rosemary believes recovery can be joyful and vibrant — and works hard on her own recovery so her life and the lives of those around her can reach their potential.
Katie Jones
Assistant Director & Recovery Coach Supervisor
katiej@tpccv.org | 802.505.9339
During a time in her life when she was in active addiction, Katie was visited by a recovery coach in the emergency department at the hospital.
Sam Reese
Recovery Community Center Manager
samanthar@tpccv.org | 802.479.7373
Sam Reese manages the Recovery Community Center at 18 South Main Street in Barre.
Michelle LaPerle
Activities Director
michellel.tpccv@gmail.com | (802) 276-8465
Recovery Coaches
Jason Braasch
jasonb@tpccv.org | (802) 505-9766
Jason was born in Manhattan on a cold winter's day in 1976. For much of his early life, he lived without direction, drifting from place to place and finding himself caught up in a cycle of poor choices, crime and chaos.
Kristen Moro
kristenm@tpccv.org | 802.455.8186
Kristen Moro is our Parents Program Supervisor and a Recovery Coach at Turning Point Center of Central Vermont, bringing over ten years of continuous recovery and a background in mental health work to her role.
Scot Punderson
scottp@tpccv.org | (802) 322-4280
Scot Punderson is a Recovery Coach at Turning Point Center of Central Vermont.
Mallory Richardson
malloryr@tpccv.org | 802.479.7373
Mallory Richardson is a Recovery Coach and person in long-term recovery from alcohol and substance use disorder.
Gary Seaton
garys@tpccv.org | 802.552.8138
Gary is a recovery coach at Turning Point Center of Central Vermont.
Fran Spaulding
frans@tpccv.org | 802.479.7373
Fran Spaulding is a Certified Recovery Coach serving as Supervisor in the Emergency Department at Central Vermont Medical Center.
Seth Edson
Seth has spent his whole life here in Barre VT where his family also resides.
Stephanie Edwards
stephaniee@tpccv.org | 802.433.3707
Stephanie is a single mom currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in addiction.
Doreen Phillips
Doreenp@tpccv.org | 802.433.3620
Doreen is a Recovery Coach helping others with compassion and purpose is prevalent in every facet of her work.
Board
Nick Landry
Board Vice Chair
Nick works as an Operations Manager for a nonprofit and has experience with working on previous boards. Nick brings experience from his long-term recovery.
Linda Winter
Board of Directors
Linda Winter brings over twenty-five years of senior leadership experience in finance and administration to her community work.
Lee Larson
Board Chair
Lee's path to recovery began unexpectedly. In 1987, after accepting a quality assurance job with the then Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, a review of clinical records brought a moment of personal recognition — seeing familiar patterns in the notes.
John Valentine
Board of Directors
As a retired physician with knowledge and experience in the varied approaches to the management of substance use disorder, John hopes to contribute to the enhancement of the programs provided by TPCCV.
Charles "Chip" Castle
Board Treasurer
Chip Castle brings decades of leadership and advocacy experience to TPCCV's board, with a career built around supporting vulnerable populations at the systems level.
Josephine Romano
Board Secretary
(802) 522-8498 | jo@greenmountainlifecoach.com | greenmountainlifecoach.com
Jo Romano is a consultant, coach and trainer specializing in substance use prevention and recovery.