Tatiana worked as a hairstylist in Tribeca for 4 years before deciding to pursue her passion for helping others navigate their journey to recovery. As a Recovery Coach and Client Support Specialist, Tatiana guides clients through early recovery and helps them to establish a strong sober community. 

Dorian is a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) and currently studying Criminal Justice and Behavioral Science. She utilizes her background in special populations, re-entry services, and substance use to support clients through the recovery process. Dorian is proud to act as an advocate for accessibility to proper services for women impacted by mental illness and substance use disorder. 

A former Release client, Charlie turned his life around by building practical life skills and finding a spiritual path in sobriety.  He aims to help other clients do the same through his vast personal experience with sobriety, mental health, meditation and the arts. Charlie feels grateful to considers the team of professionals he works with at Release Recovery as family. Before beginning his career in recovery, Charlie worked in contemporary art consulting and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Naropa University.

Sam began his career in mental health and addiction at an inpatient residential treatment center for adolescents as a care coordinator before transitioning to Release. As Case Manager, Sam works closely with clients and families throughout their time with Release. He enjoys supporting clients as they transition from being in an inpatient setting to becoming self-sufficient in their new lives in recovery. 

Began working in the addiction field since 2017 and has been in personal recovery since 2015. Highly skilled in problem solving for clients and families to create a sustainable roadmap for moving forward. Expert in young people recovery, navigating college in sobriety, and helping all clients acclimate into Release Recovery’s NYC recovery community.

Goes to any lengths to help someone in need and views helping someone potentially find recovery as the greatest feeling in the world. Provides transports, sober companionship and coaching. Answers the call and heads out like a firefighter. Loves working one-on-one with clients. Loves when clients FaceTime him on their 1-year anniversary of sobriety. Strong in making people feel comfortable and trusting him for support.

Decided to end an 18-year international career in hotel management to focus on her own sobriety. Helps each individual navigate their way in early sobriety offering guidance, support, and structure with love, compassion, and leading by example. Certified Recovery Coach, sober transport and sober companion with more than 150 CEU in alcoholism/addiction.

Helps Release Recovery clients understand how to deal with their inner thoughts and feelings. Provides great support.

Provides support to clients by encouraging accountability with daily tasks and guidance in all areas of their rehabilitation process. Self-motivated team player.

Specializes in case planning and logistics, client/family case management, staff team support and professional development with aftercare clients. Earned Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and worked as a personal trainer before entering the recovery field as a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach.

Release Alumni giving back to an organization that has helped him tremendously. Lives by the saying, “Nothing is given, everything is earned!”

Makes sure all of Release’s properties look good and run efficiently. Assists with client support, transportations and Monday Night Runs setup. Maintains inventory of drug tests and other essential items at all properties.

Fun Facts

• Loves playing basketball
• Dog lover
• Big fan of the beaches in Greece

Initially set on becoming a surgeon, decided to focus on mental health after realizing her passion of breaking the stigma around going to treatment. Uses her own inpatient treatment experience as inspiration while working at Release’s 74th street house. Gives women an outlet to explore their spirituality, empowers them to better themselves and helps them build a strong foundation of self love as they explore their sober lives. Hopes to show women that with the right support, mindset and dedication, a positive and successful life is truly possible after treatment. Current student working towards a degree in Psychology at Hunter College. Also training to become a Certified Peer Mentor.

Began his journey to recovery in 2008. His passion for helping others with addiction issues comes from his many years of personal struggle with substances. Helps bridge the gap between client residential living, and their aftercare needs for a well rounded recovery. Received degree in Marketing from the University of Scranton. Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach.

Oversees each client’s case, delivers support needed to progress within the Release Development Program, from intake to discharge and potentially aftercare. Ensures all parts of the client’s support system are managed through the client’s recovery process, communicating and aligning clinical providers, family, loved ones and Release Support Staff. Has a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Mental health counselor with a limited permit (MHC-LP) working towards full licensure.

Fun Facts

• Born and raised in the Bronx
• Girl dad (#girldad) of two
• Loves pizza

Works with clients to reignite the flame within themselves through the Great Outdoors. Rekindles their connection with nature and other healthy adventurous activities.

Began at Release Recovery as a Client Support Specialist in the women’s house. Assisted Release Foundation with the NYC marathon fundraiser and bookkeeping for scholarships. Wears several hats, but mostly assists Founder Zac Clark and Release with administrative projects. Graduate of Stony Brook University with a background in Sociology with academics focused on Substance Abuse and Prevention.

Asset protection, estate management, operations administration.

Guides people to a healthier lifestyle through consistent exercise and finding themselves.

Fun Facts

• Avid skateboarder
• Model

Brings love and compassion to every client. Helps clients through tough situations by showing them that a sober life is amazing and fun.

Help, guide and assist.

Started at Release as an intern in 2022 and was lucky enough to join the women’s house in a client support role when the internship ended. Uses social emotional learning skills to build strong relationships with residents. Currently in final year in grad school to receive Master’s degree in School and Mental Health Counseling.

Thrives on being a cheerleader while challenging clients to push and be better. Goes through the process side by side with clients and checks in often. Uses big-picture thinking to help clients manage their time, prioritize the present and grow spiritually, mentally and physically in sobriety and beyond. Certified Recovery Coach, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and Certified Personal Trainer.

Has more than 20 years of experience in technical and administrative management roles and five years in the addiction recovery field. Brings to Release a wealth of communicative and social connection skills, which serves as a catalyst between clients and Release programs.

After entering recovery at the age of 65 in 2019, became a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. Began at Release in May of 2021. Loves working with clients at Release’s 6th Avenue residence. Works well with the men finishing school and pursuing careers in New York City because he remembers how hard that was. Received Master of Architecture degree from Yale University and practiced as a private residential architect for over 40 years.