Ginger is a person in long term recovery, a mother of two, and a native of New Hampshire. Ginger recognized her passion was in helping others recover from substance misuse. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus on forensics. Ginger took a position with NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association as Project Manager in January, 2015. She attended the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Trainer of Trainers in March, 2015 and has facilitated and co-facilitated at least 20 Recovery Coach Academies thus far. She has attained trainer status in CCAR Ethics and Connect Suicide Prevention, and has designed an HIV/AIDS 6 hours training for Recovery Support Workers: all of which are approved by the State’s Licensing Board for Certified Recovery Support Worker credentialing. Ginger has been awarded Core Trainer Status for the nationally recognized recovery training models from Community of Addiction Training (CART & CCAR). Ginger also has attained trainer status in Prevention Ethics. Ginger is an approved trainer in Massachusetts by Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS). She currently holds a position on the Governor’s Commission Recovery Task Force since November, 2015, and actively participates in advocacy efforts, for recovery from substance misuse, in NH. Ginger is founder of NH Recovery Coach Academy.