The People
Recovery Ecosystem is led by a team of an expert panel of advisors, including charity leaders, people with lived experience, academics, and other expert in the fields of Addiction, Mental health, healthcare, housin, and food security.
Overseeing our team are Steven Hall, Tressa Cooper, and Susan Hogarth from Together We Can, Canada's largest bed-based non-profit addiction treatment provider.
Steven is an outgoing, empathetic, and deeply engaged community leader who has dedicated more than 15 years to making a positive impact within Canada's non-profit and fundraising communities. His commitment to fostering meaningful connections and driving change is evident in every initiative he undertakes.
Drawing from his own personal journey of addiction, treatment, and subsequent growth, Steven shares a compelling narrative that beautifully intertwines the threads of despair, identity, and self-recreation. This powerful story not only highlights his resilience but also serves as an inspiring testament to the potential for transformation and healing. The rich tapestry of his experiences is one that resonates with many, worthy of being displayed prominently on the walls of any office space, as it encourages others to find hope and purpose in their own lives.
Tressa Cooper is a passionate advocate and communications professional whose work is deeply rooted in her own lived experience. Having recovered within a social model recovery community, she speaks with authenticity and conviction about the transformative power of peer-supported healing. Her journey—shared alongside countless others—gives her a unique and credible voice in advancing recovery-based approaches.
With a professional background in women’s treatment services, Tressa is committed to supporting positive female development and amplifying the voices of women in recovery. She brings deep empathy and insight to her work, informed both by personal experience and her extensive frontline involvement.
Tressa is also a trained communications specialist, having studied at BCIT’s School of Business and Media. She uses her skills to connect, educate, and inspire—shaping how recovery is understood and valued across communities.
Susan is a strategic planner and passionate advocate for recovery. Her personal journey through recovery led her to pursue a master’s degree, transforming her lived experience into leadership.
Susan specializes in advancing recovery-oriented systems through thoughtful, inclusive strategic planning, aligning grassroots voices with institutional change, ensuring that recovery is not just a personal process but a collective responsibility. Her lived experience, and academic and professional work is deeply informed by the intersections of personal experience, public health, and evidence-based strategy.