Staff Spotlight-Emma W.

Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community?

A: I enjoy working with women in addiction recovery because I also am a proud woman in recovery of almost 3 years (July 1st, 2023). In the beginning stages of 12 step programs, addiction was seen as a “man’s disease”. Therefore, making it harder for women to receive treatment. Though we have come a long way since then, we still have much further to go. Helping women in recovery helps me with my recovery by giving what was so freely given to me.

Q: What do you bring to Our Hope?

A: I bring accountability, compassion, and transparency to Our Hope. Clients and I have a good relationship, and I bring relatability to our women through lived experience.

Q: What is one fun fact about you?

A: I spend my free time attending 12 step meetings, connecting with friends and family, and being a full-time dog mom with my girlfriend, Heather, to our fur babies, Utter and Drogo.