Our Creating Connections coaches have various skill sets and interests. They come from different walks of life and have extensive experience in helping others. They are located in Colorado Springs and the Denver metro area. One of the most important parts of recovery is having a support system that you feel you can connect with. If there is a coach you feel drawn to and would like to set up a one-on-one meeting with them, please reach out to us!
Denver/Aurora Team
Lauren McKelvey
I grew up in Long Island, NY and graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business. I have two adult children who have been such a blessing in my life. In my earlier years, I enjoyed working as a forensic accountant in Boca Raton, Florida. After surviving a major family tragedy in 2010, I was having a hard time coping and thought moving to Colorado would be the change I needed to heal. However, I was still struggling. I started self medicating. What began as a few pills eventually led to a full blown opioid addiction. My addiction took everything from me; my relationships, my home, my car, my dignity and eventually my freedom.
Through therapy, recovery groups, and overcoming my tremendous shame and guilt, I was able to break free from the chains of addiction. I have been sober since December of 2019. I became a CCAR certified peer recovery coach in 2021, which is what I truly believe my life calling is. My lived experience in addiction, jail, homelessness and isolating from my loved ones, made it possible for me to understand and relate to my clients. However, it is my successful journey in recovery that enables me to provide hope and guidance in navigating through each individual’s unique journey back to sobriety and connection with community. Working as a peer recovery coach is incredibly rewarding. Being able to share my knowledge and experience, that with the right tools and support, success in recovery is possible.
Jazman Michel
My journey in recovery began after a life-altering car accident where I broke my neck and was prescribed opiates for pain. Before that, I only occasionally drank and experimented with drugs, but this prescription led to a physical dependency that spiraled into a 12-year struggle with addiction. At the time, I had two children, but my addiction escalated, and I made choices that separated me from them and their father. My life became consumed by addiction, leading to cycles of incarceration, probation violations, and eventually prison.
After serving my time, I had two more children, but the weight of my addiction persisted. By 2022, I was a mother of four battling a CPS case and new criminal charges. That year everything changed. Instead of returning to prison, I was sentenced to recovery court. This was a turning point in my life, providing me with the structure, treatment, and support I desperately needed. For the first time, I could focus on my trauma, cravings, and the tools needed to maintain sobriety. I found strength in the recovery community and the people who stood by me every step of the way.
During my recovery, my peer coaches became a source of inspiration. Their belief in me and their guidance motivated me to pursue a new purpose: becoming a Peer Recovery Coach. I wanted to use my lived experience to help others overcome their own battles with addiction just as my coaches had done for me.
Today, I am proud to say I have maintained my sobriety for over two years. I’ve regained custody of my children, rebuilt my life, and now support others as a peer recovery coach with Creating Connections. Helping others on their journey has not only given me purpose but also strengthened my commitment to my own recovery.
To anyone struggling with addiction, my message is this: trust the process and lean on your support system. In moments of doubt, reach out– they may have the insight and encouragement you need to keep moving forward.
Joshua Davis
Your brother and friend, Joshua
Joshua Davis is a Peer Coach whose personal journey from homelessness and addiction to sobriety and faith has inspired a deep commitment to helping others rebuild their lives. After overcoming years of struggle on the streets, Joshua found hope and healing through God’s grace and has been sober for 4 years. For the past three years, Joshua has worked with individuals transitioning from prison, homelessness, and addiction, offering a compassionate, faith-based approach to recovery.
Specializing in helping clients move from sober living environments to permanent housing, Joshua provides both practical tools for sobriety and spiritual guidance to help clients build a stable, fulfilling life. With a heart dedicated to service, Joshua empowers others to break free from their past and embrace a future grounded in hope, faith, and personal transformation.
Josh Rosales
My name is Josh Rosales and I’m from Denver Colorado. I come from a drug and alcohol addicted family background as well as mental health. While serving 19 years in prison, I overcame several obstacles of my own. As a dedicated peer recovery coach, I am passionate about helping others rebuild their lives and achieve their goals. My certifications include Recovery Coach Academy, Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches, Recovery Coach Professional as well as Mental Health First Aid for Corrections Professionals.
I support my clients in developing healthier habits, optimistic thoughts, overcoming obstacles and finding sustainable paths to recovery, coming from my own experiences and professional training. I provide a non-judgmental and understanding approach, focusing on each client’s unique needs to guide clients through mental health challenges. My coaching approach is built on principles of empathy, accountability, and resilience. In addition to one on one coaching sessions, I offer group workshops, focused on social skills as well as resources and continuous support. My mission is to inspire hope, growth and ambition, walking with my clients side by side as they become their best version!
Ricky Stanton
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Colorado Springs Team
Ashley McKnight
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Geordan Morris
My name is Geordan Morris, I have been in recovery since Aug 10th, 2019. My addiction took me down a path that, at one point, I never thought I could come back from. I ended up getting sentenced to 24 years in prison back in 2015, where I spent the first 4 years continuing to use substances. I had lived most of my life in my addiction and I didn’t know how to live life without being on something.
The truth is that I was terrified to confront the traumas that I had experienced as a kid as well as the traumas I had experienced during my addiction. The hardest part of my recovery process has been confronting those issues and learning how to live with and begin to heal from them. Once I was able to move past those obstacles’ things began to clear up for me and I realized that I could redeem myself and live a healthier lifestyle.
Working in the recovery field is as much as part of my recovery process as it is for the people I work with and I believe that harm reduction practices, meeting people where they are at, and building a supportive community of people that have lived with similar challenges is critical in the recovery process. It doesn’t matter where you are at in your journey, you could be 10 years sober or even I active use, we are here to support you!
David Scott
Hi, my name is David Scott, and I’m a recovery coach at Creating Connections Recovery Services. My personal experience with addiction inspired me to become a recovery coach. I am passionate about conveying the message that your past does not define your future or who you can become. I love helping people who are in need, supporting them in getting their lives back on track. I believe in people’s potential and that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to and accomplish their goals in life.