Our Team
As a peer-led and driven organization, our team is based in Middle Georgia and is dedicated to serving our local community. Meet our leadership team and board of directors. If you’re interested in getting involved with iHOPE, Inc., reach out to our team!
Our Leadership Team
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Tarusa Stewart
Founder, Executive Director
In February 2015, a Recovery Symposium in Houston County had focused conversation on recovery and fostered collaborations that led to the development of iHOPE Inc, a 501c (3) recovery community organization serving Middle Georgia, Addiction Recovery Support Center.
iHOPE is an acronym for Intentional Holistic Opportunities to Promote Empowerment. Today, Mrs. Stewart, the founder and Executive Director of iHOPE, the Advisory Team, and the Board of Directors continue the recovery movement by building peer/ally leadership and recovery partnerships that help keep people well in our communities.
Mrs. Stewart has been a woman in long-term recovery since February 13, 2002. She is on a journey to support others in recovery by living her recovery out loud to empowering other recovery leaders in her community. -
Demetrice Burner
Forensic Peer Mentor Project Director
Demetrice is a woman in long-term recovery. She has not used any mood-altering substances since June 26, 1986. Demetrice is passionate about healing and committed to spreading the message of HOPE.
She has worked in the field of addiction since 1994. She had obtained CADC1, CAMS11, MAT, and RSP Certifications. Long-term recovery has opened a world of opportunities she never dreamed of. It has enabled her to raise her three biological children, and she is now raising three adopted children. She is passionate about recovery and committed to spreading the word of HOPE.
Our Board of Directors
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George Braucht
Board Member, Secretary
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Adria Kitchens
Board Member/Treasurer
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Jason E. McClendon
Board Member
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Willie May
Board Member
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Dorothy Lowe
Board Member