"Who We Are"
MISSION STATEMENT:
Roots Recovery Residence empowers women recovering from Substance Use Disorder by offering unwavering compassion and life changing resources…because hope is a basic human right.
VISION STATEMENT:
Every woman with Substance Use Disorder should be afforded the opportunity of a safe, nurturing place to heal and recover, regardless of their socio-economic resources.
We want to see all addicted women break the generational cycles. You change the addicts live, you change the family, you change the community and ultimately the world.
Roots Recovery Residence empowers women recovering from Substance Use Disorder by offering unwavering compassion and life changing resources…because hope is a basic human right.
VISION STATEMENT:
Every woman with Substance Use Disorder should be afforded the opportunity of a safe, nurturing place to heal and recover, regardless of their socio-economic resources.
We want to see all addicted women break the generational cycles. You change the addicts live, you change the family, you change the community and ultimately the world.
"Current Board of Directors"
Tammy Howard
Founder, Board of Director, & Executive Director.
You don’t ever have to be alone again”, was what I was told at my first 12 step recovery meeting in 2000. I didn’t believe this for a second, but 20 years later, I believe this has been the key to my long term sobriety. As a woman in long term recovery & the mother of an alcoholic daughter and an addict son, both now in recovery, I see that our homes / communities / nation / world is still facing a wide reaching alcoholism & addiction problem. The women in recovery have saved my life. They loved me when I couldn't love myself, cheered me on, gave me truth even when they knew it would hurt me, listened to me, validated me and relieved me of the loneliness that had plagued me my whole life. And now I have been guiding and sponsoring recovering women for almost 20 years I've learned to be effective, caring and to detach with love. When I couldn't help my own children, I could help someone else's. I don't know a great many things, but these things I know well.
As for me personally, I just received my Yoga Teaching Certificate. I am committed to a meditation practice and have been fortunate to live in England, the Caribbean and all around our country. I have traveled to a few different continents and have met some beautiful, enlightened people. I have had several professions, everything from Commercial Interior Designer to Nanny. But most importantly, I am Nova's Meme and mom to 2 caring human beings. I'm here to help! Shine On....
You don’t ever have to be alone again”, was what I was told at my first 12 step recovery meeting in 2000. I didn’t believe this for a second, but 20 years later, I believe this has been the key to my long term sobriety. As a woman in long term recovery & the mother of an alcoholic daughter and an addict son, both now in recovery, I see that our homes / communities / nation / world is still facing a wide reaching alcoholism & addiction problem. The women in recovery have saved my life. They loved me when I couldn't love myself, cheered me on, gave me truth even when they knew it would hurt me, listened to me, validated me and relieved me of the loneliness that had plagued me my whole life. And now I have been guiding and sponsoring recovering women for almost 20 years I've learned to be effective, caring and to detach with love. When I couldn't help my own children, I could help someone else's. I don't know a great many things, but these things I know well.
As for me personally, I just received my Yoga Teaching Certificate. I am committed to a meditation practice and have been fortunate to live in England, the Caribbean and all around our country. I have traveled to a few different continents and have met some beautiful, enlightened people. I have had several professions, everything from Commercial Interior Designer to Nanny. But most importantly, I am Nova's Meme and mom to 2 caring human beings. I'm here to help! Shine On....
Sabrina Ball
Current Board of Director
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the women in Shelby County and Madison County Communities. Through the fellowship of AA, a community of sober women and a God of my understanding, I learned to find joy and peace without the use of alcohol and drugs. I'm married, with three children, two dogs and two cats, Mick Jagger and Ziggy Stardust. By day, I'm a lawyer in the area of family law.
A large part of my life has been dedicated to working with abused and neglected children and many foster children have passed through my door. On a daily basis, I witness how the chains of addiction, separate mother's from the children they desperately love. I'm honored to be part of a program that affords women the opportunity to have safe and supported housing to start a journey of healing from substance abuse disorder.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the women in Shelby County and Madison County Communities. Through the fellowship of AA, a community of sober women and a God of my understanding, I learned to find joy and peace without the use of alcohol and drugs. I'm married, with three children, two dogs and two cats, Mick Jagger and Ziggy Stardust. By day, I'm a lawyer in the area of family law.
A large part of my life has been dedicated to working with abused and neglected children and many foster children have passed through my door. On a daily basis, I witness how the chains of addiction, separate mother's from the children they desperately love. I'm honored to be part of a program that affords women the opportunity to have safe and supported housing to start a journey of healing from substance abuse disorder.
"In Loving Memory"
Kim Meloni
Board of Director & Branch Support.
Where shall I begin?
I have been in recovery myself for 24 years. To say that a 12 step program saved my life would be an understatement. Recovery has given me a life beyond my wildest dreams, much more than I could have imagined. Professionally, I practice Law and I am fortunate to be able to be of service to families that are affected by addiction through my work as an Attorney. I specialize in Family law working primarily in the Juvenile Court system. I also practice in Criminal Court as a Criminal Defense Attorney. I have enjoyed being able to give back to the Memphis community in my professional life as well.
When I was asked to serve on the board of ROOTS, I was honored. Although I am able to be of service through my professionion and in my personal recovery, Roots has enabled me to give back to the recovery community in a new and exciting way. Serving on the Roots Board has been and continues to be a wonderful experience.
Where shall I begin?
I have been in recovery myself for 24 years. To say that a 12 step program saved my life would be an understatement. Recovery has given me a life beyond my wildest dreams, much more than I could have imagined. Professionally, I practice Law and I am fortunate to be able to be of service to families that are affected by addiction through my work as an Attorney. I specialize in Family law working primarily in the Juvenile Court system. I also practice in Criminal Court as a Criminal Defense Attorney. I have enjoyed being able to give back to the Memphis community in my professional life as well.
When I was asked to serve on the board of ROOTS, I was honored. Although I am able to be of service through my professionion and in my personal recovery, Roots has enabled me to give back to the recovery community in a new and exciting way. Serving on the Roots Board has been and continues to be a wonderful experience.
"Past Board Members"
Dianne Zimmerman
Past Board of Director
Hi, my name is Dianne, and I’m an alcoholic. I reached the doors of recovery May 27, 1987 a broken woman scarred from years of alcohol dependency. I had reached a point that I could not imagine life with or without alcohol. I was 38 years old living with my mother and unemployed. I was bankrupt financially, spiritually and mentally. I had nowhere else to turn when an acquaintance invited to take me to a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous.
From the moment I reached the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous my life began to change. I had finally met a group a people just like me. I no longer wondered why I thought and felt the way I did. I was eager to have what these people had and willing to go to any links to get sober. I have not had a drink since that day. I wanted to help other women find what I had found in AA. I returned to school and obtained a GED (I was a high school drop out) and started attending college right away. Eight years later I had a Masters in Social Work and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
I have had the privilege of working in private practice with those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. In 2003, I served as Director of Clinical Services at Lakeside Behavioral Health. I have served as Director of
Residential Treatment at LaPaloma Treatment Center as well as Director of Clinical Services at Community Behavioral Health.
In 2018 I made a decision to retire but still had a strong desire to work with the recovering community. This is when I was approached to serve on the Board of Directors at Roots, Inc. Thus far my experience has been one of the most fulfilling in my recovery. I am looking forward to playing a role in helping women recover from addiction and ‘get back on their feet again.’ The sky is the limit.
Hi, my name is Dianne, and I’m an alcoholic. I reached the doors of recovery May 27, 1987 a broken woman scarred from years of alcohol dependency. I had reached a point that I could not imagine life with or without alcohol. I was 38 years old living with my mother and unemployed. I was bankrupt financially, spiritually and mentally. I had nowhere else to turn when an acquaintance invited to take me to a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous.
From the moment I reached the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous my life began to change. I had finally met a group a people just like me. I no longer wondered why I thought and felt the way I did. I was eager to have what these people had and willing to go to any links to get sober. I have not had a drink since that day. I wanted to help other women find what I had found in AA. I returned to school and obtained a GED (I was a high school drop out) and started attending college right away. Eight years later I had a Masters in Social Work and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
I have had the privilege of working in private practice with those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. In 2003, I served as Director of Clinical Services at Lakeside Behavioral Health. I have served as Director of
Residential Treatment at LaPaloma Treatment Center as well as Director of Clinical Services at Community Behavioral Health.
In 2018 I made a decision to retire but still had a strong desire to work with the recovering community. This is when I was approached to serve on the Board of Directors at Roots, Inc. Thus far my experience has been one of the most fulfilling in my recovery. I am looking forward to playing a role in helping women recover from addiction and ‘get back on their feet again.’ The sky is the limit.
Leslie Gadd
Past Board of Director
They told me they had found much of heaven and they had been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which they had not even dreamed. They told me there was no middle of the road solution. And they told me they had found a new freedom and a new happiness.
I thought all that sounded really cute and hokey at the same time. I tried many, many years to get sober but I continued to struggle over and over. I thought I was one of the ones that would never get this thing, so why should I even try. In my darkest hour, my hopelessness became my greatest asset towards recovery for only then would I take the suggestions from the recovered alcoholics that came before me.
Today I can say I have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which I had never dreamed and I have found a new freedom and a new happiness. Today I sponsor many women, do service work, and continue to go meetings.
Being on the Board of Directors for Roots is not only an honor, but also my way of showing gratitude for the greatest gift I've ever received. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children whose fathers also suffered from alcoholism. My son's father passed away from an overdose a couple years ago, so I know what it's like to lose someone you love to addiction. And I know how to get through something like that sober. Sobriety has given me the opportunity to be a good mother, daughter, employee, and friend.
Professionally, I work as a waitress in the service industry but I'm also an artist on the side. I absolutely love music and I volunteer to work sober booths at music festivals and shows. No matter where you come from or what you've been through, Roots will create a foundation for you to grow into the most beautiful masterpiece you never dreamed you could be. Love and Light...
They told me they had found much of heaven and they had been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which they had not even dreamed. They told me there was no middle of the road solution. And they told me they had found a new freedom and a new happiness.
I thought all that sounded really cute and hokey at the same time. I tried many, many years to get sober but I continued to struggle over and over. I thought I was one of the ones that would never get this thing, so why should I even try. In my darkest hour, my hopelessness became my greatest asset towards recovery for only then would I take the suggestions from the recovered alcoholics that came before me.
Today I can say I have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which I had never dreamed and I have found a new freedom and a new happiness. Today I sponsor many women, do service work, and continue to go meetings.
Being on the Board of Directors for Roots is not only an honor, but also my way of showing gratitude for the greatest gift I've ever received. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children whose fathers also suffered from alcoholism. My son's father passed away from an overdose a couple years ago, so I know what it's like to lose someone you love to addiction. And I know how to get through something like that sober. Sobriety has given me the opportunity to be a good mother, daughter, employee, and friend.
Professionally, I work as a waitress in the service industry but I'm also an artist on the side. I absolutely love music and I volunteer to work sober booths at music festivals and shows. No matter where you come from or what you've been through, Roots will create a foundation for you to grow into the most beautiful masterpiece you never dreamed you could be. Love and Light...
Ashley H. Weaver
Past Board of Director
“If you persist, remarkable things will happen.”
I went through Grace House in 2013 and then I followed my treatment with a few different sober living arrangements. I quickly understood the need for a safe and stable home to live in while I built my foundation in recovery. In 2014, I opened the first women's Oxford House in Memphis along with another house 6 months later.
I have been working in the non-profit sector for 5 years now and have dedicated my personal life to helping and serving others with drug and alcohol problems. I am passionate about my work with Roots because I feels it fills a gap in the recovery community by giving a loving, safe and stable place for women to thrive while they begin their own recovery journey.
“If you persist, remarkable things will happen.”
I went through Grace House in 2013 and then I followed my treatment with a few different sober living arrangements. I quickly understood the need for a safe and stable home to live in while I built my foundation in recovery. In 2014, I opened the first women's Oxford House in Memphis along with another house 6 months later.
I have been working in the non-profit sector for 5 years now and have dedicated my personal life to helping and serving others with drug and alcohol problems. I am passionate about my work with Roots because I feels it fills a gap in the recovery community by giving a loving, safe and stable place for women to thrive while they begin their own recovery journey.
Angela Quadraini Past Chairman of the Board
Director of National Business Development at Summit BHC
Director of National Business Development at Summit BHC
Landin Brown
Chairman Gift Acceptance Committee & Operations.
Oh Hey, I didn't see you there. My name is Landin Brown, proudly serving as your Chairman of the Gift Acceptance Committee and Operations.
A little bit about myself...I'm a Halloween baby. I love pizza and awkward silences. I'm a dog lover and I also like the outdoors. My family is kind of a big deal to me and so is recovery. If you didn't know, I know the founder of Roots pretty well, as in my whole life. I believe in the mission of Roots. So if you would like to make a donation and need me to pick it up, I'm the man with the truck. Call or text me at the number below and I'll make arrangements for any donations you may have. You'll find our needed inventory HERE. Don't hesitate to give me a call and thank you in advance. Welcome to the Roots Family.
Oh Hey, I didn't see you there. My name is Landin Brown, proudly serving as your Chairman of the Gift Acceptance Committee and Operations.
A little bit about myself...I'm a Halloween baby. I love pizza and awkward silences. I'm a dog lover and I also like the outdoors. My family is kind of a big deal to me and so is recovery. If you didn't know, I know the founder of Roots pretty well, as in my whole life. I believe in the mission of Roots. So if you would like to make a donation and need me to pick it up, I'm the man with the truck. Call or text me at the number below and I'll make arrangements for any donations you may have. You'll find our needed inventory HERE. Don't hesitate to give me a call and thank you in advance. Welcome to the Roots Family.