About Us

Hi my name is Larry! I am the Izzy’s Recovery House Operations Manager. I have worked in the addiction services field for over 4 years. I have worked as a behavioral technician, behavioral technician lead and behavioral technician supervisor. My passion is helping clients grow and learn to live a new way of life. My goal is to help and support clients every step of the way to succeed and gain back the life they all deserve.

Hello, my name is Morgan Moore. I am a house manager for KAV Health Group. I am a qualified professional behavioral health technician with a passion for helping those in recovery. I am responsible for bringing responsibility and pride to the men on their journey of recovery. I help enforce the rules and safety for everyone in the home. I also check in and help keep everyone on track with their recovery by holding everyone accountable and providing help and guidance to help ensure that medical appointments and recovery groups are attended and participated in. KAV health group is a great place to work, and I take pride in the work that we all do. I look forward to changing lives for the better and having the privilege of being a part of each individuals recovery.

As the Recovery House Manager at KAV Health Group and Izzy’s House, I bring a deep passion for helping others, rooted in both professional dedication and lived experience. With four years in recovery, I understand firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with the journey toward healing and stability.

I am also a proud mother to a beautiful autistic son who inspires me every day to lead with compassion, patience, and strength. My personal experiences have shaped me into a strong advocate for survivors of domestic violence, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment for every individual I work with.

At the core of my work is a belief in progress and resilience—I try to be a better person today than I was yesterday, and I have faith that everything will work out in time. Whether I’m offering a listening ear, a helping hand, or simply holding space, I truly care about the people I come in contact with and aim to make a difference in their lives.

My name is Curtis and I'm a House Manager at KAV's new Cincinnati House. I have experience working with individuals at all levels of recovery. As an individual with experience in long-term recovery from chemical dependency, I understand the challenges and triumphs of the journey towards sobriety. My personal experiences with individuals dealing with addiction have fueled my passion for helping others navigate their own paths to recovery.

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Hi, I’m Vivian, house manager at the Williams house. When I evaluate who I want to be as a person, I always go back to the importance of being a compassionate person. Showing support and care for people is what brings me peace. The disease of addiction is often misunderstood or neglected altogether. I have worked in addiction services for 2 years. Working as the house manager at Williams, I’m given the opportunity to never turn my back on the sick and suffering. Everyone deserves another chance, if they are willing to take it.

Hi, I’m Brianna Stevens, and I’m honored to serve as the House Manager at our Cincinnati women’s sober living home here at Izzy's. With over 6 years of experience in the recovery field, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside many women on their journey to healing and lasting sobriety.

My passion for this work comes from a deep understanding of how powerful a safe, supportive, and structured environment can be during early recovery. I believe in creating a home that’s not only substance-free, but also filled with compassion, accountability, and empowerment.

In my role, I help guide residents as they rebuild their lives—offering support, setting healthy boundaries, and encouraging personal growth. I work closely with treatment professionals and local resources to ensure every woman has the tools she needs to succeed.

Recovery is possible, and I’m here to remind every woman who walks through our doors that she is not alone.

I have been in recovery for two and a half years, overcoming addiction to heroin, crack, and methamphetamine. Addiction and recovery are significant aspects of my family's history, and I have personally experienced the benefits of sober living environments five or six times. I firmly believe that sober living is an essential step in one's recovery journey, and I feel I am living proof of its effectiveness.

Additionally, I previously worked as a House/Operations Manager. I deeply enjoyed helping others in their recovery and witnessing their growth as they progressed through their programs.

“If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.” – Michael Jordan

Chad Tish is a dedicated Case Manager and Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) who brings profound personal experience to his role. Having successfully navigated his own battle with addiction, Chad is deeply passionate about recovery and utilizes his life journey to connect with and guide others. He is committed to using his firsthand knowledge to provide meaningful support, inspire hope, and empower clients on their path to lasting sobriety.

My name is LaTonya Vaughn & I’m 52 years old, I grew up in Middletown Ohio & currently reside in Trenton Ohio.
I have three children, unfortunately I lost my youngest son to addiction eight years ago. He passed away at 25. I have a passion to help people to become a better version of their selves, my passion stems from not only the loss of my son, but because I am a recovering addict myself.

One thing that I always tell others who have struggled with addiction is that “You are more than the mistakes you make in life, you can make a million mistakes in life but it’s when you continue those mistakes, that it becomes a choice”.

My name is Kaylynn McMillan-Shaffer, and I am 31 years old. I find purpose and fulfillment in walking alongside individuals in recovery, offering support, guidance, and a steady hand as they work toward their personal goals. I feel truly blessed to be part of their stories and to witness their growth.

Those who have walked beside me on my own journey have given me the blueprint and passion to touch lives in the same meaningful way they touched mine. I value the opportunity to get to know each of my clients as individuals. I would not be where I am today without the unwavering support of my KAV family.

I am from the Dayton area and have 40 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with 21 years as an advanced Practice Nurse. I graduated with my Master’s degree from Wright State University as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2004 and a PhD in Nursing in 2013. I have over 15 years of addiction experience. My initial experience was working with an Addiction Specialist at the pain clinic I worked at for 10 years. Additional experience came from working at several addiction facilities over the past 8 years with various Psychiatrists. While working at these facilities I realized I needed to be able to manage my client’s mental health to include the whole individual and not just one aspect. This is the reason I went back to school and graduated with my Post Master’s Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University in 2020.

For the past 5 years she has had the honor of working in addiction medicine, and feels passionately all patients be treated with dignity and respect and diligently works to overcome any barriers that may prevent care.

Rachael completed her Graduate degree from Purdue University and has a background in emergency and urgent care.She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau

Engel is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and graduated with a Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing in 1995, after receiving her Bachelors of Nursing in 1994. She has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has extensive training and experience in working with clients with mental disorders as well as substance use disorders. She has a passion for working with clients in their recovery journey. Additionally, she has been a buprenorphine provider since 2018. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatry.

Since 2000, Nadine has worked extensively with individuals and communities impacted by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, homelessness, domestic violence, and developmental disabilities. She is a seasoned leader with a strong foundation in both business operations and direct service, bringing experience from for-profit and nonprofit environments alike. Nadine’s strengths include program development, community engagement, partnership and relationship building, project management, and cross-functional team leadership.

Community Health Worker | Peer Support Specialist | Addiction Recovery Advocate

Joe Northcutt is a certified Community Health Worker and Peer Support Specialist with more than seven years of sustained sobriety and extensive experience in the addiction recovery and public health space. Drawing on over two decades of lived experience with substance use disorder and incarceration, Joe has turned his personal journey into a powerful foundation for leadership, advocacy, and service.

He is deeply committed to supporting individuals impacted by addiction, meeting people where they are and honoring multiple pathways to recovery. Joe’s work focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and judgment-free environments where individuals can access meaningful support and resources to rebuild their lives. His efforts are especially centered on peer-led recovery initiatives, community outreach, and harm reduction.

Currently preparing to pursue a degree in Business Accounting, Joe continues to invest in both his professional and personal growth. He is the proud father of a three-year-old daughter, for whom he has full custody, and is dedicated to building a life grounded in purpose, accountability, and service to others.

My name is Justin glover I am a very passionate person when it comes to helping others I try to be the person I needed when I was in times of trouble or despair.