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P.A.V.E
Team

Lived experience. Professional training. Community trust.

P.A.V.E's team brings together outreach experience, recovery knowledge, harm reduction expertise, and a deep commitment to community-based care.

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Heather Newhart

Founder / Chief Executive Officer

Heather Newhart is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of P.A.V.E. She brings years of experience in drug counseling, harm reduction, homeless outreach, encampment engagement, and community-based advocacy. Heather's work is rooted in compassion, lived experience, and a deep understanding of the barriers faced by individuals impacted by homelessness and substance use disorder.

Areas of Expertise
Substance use recoveryHarm reductionHomeless outreachCommunity advocacyProgram leadershipTreatment navigation
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Jade

Chief Operating Officer

Jade is a dedicated professional with experience in advocacy, community engagement, lived experience leadership, and harm reduction. Her work focuses on connecting service providers with the communities they serve and ensuring that the voices of individuals impacted by substance use and mental health challenges are included in care planning.

Areas of Expertise
Harm reductionCommunity engagementLived experience leadershipProgram operationsRecovery supportService coordination
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Kristen Brians

Chief Financial Officer

Kristen Brians is a dedicated professional with experience in child development, family support, mental health advocacy, and addiction studies. Her background includes early childhood education, family care, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, and mental health support.

Areas of Expertise
Family supportMental health advocacyAddiction studiesProgram administrationCommunity educationResource coordination
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Joseph McCombs

Director of Lived Experience

Joseph McCombs is a dedicated professional in addiction counseling, harm reduction, and peer support. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and person with lived recovery experience, Joseph uses his personal and professional knowledge to support others on their recovery journey.

Areas of Expertise
Addiction counselingHarm reductionPeer supportRecovery navigationLGBTQ+ advocacyCommunity engagement
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Anna Freeman

Volunteer Coordinator

Anna Freeman brings over 15 years of recovery experience and a strong passion for helping others overcome challenges and reach their goals. Her background includes community resource navigation, problem-solving, active listening, and compassionate support.

Areas of Expertise
Volunteer coordinationPeer supportRecovery supportCommunity resourcesClient engagementProblem-solving
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Paul Marahrens

Empowerment and Engagement Manager

Paul Marahrens is an Empowerment and Engagement Manager with a passion for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and personal growth. He brings lived experience, empathy, and a strong commitment to community reintegration.

Areas of Expertise
Re-entry supportPeer mentorshipRecovery supportCommunity engagementOutreachClient empowerment

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