who we are
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Laura Beth "LB" Burkhalter
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laura Beth “LB” Burkhalter, Creator of Recovered Humans, moved to Colorado to get sober 9 years ago. The Colorado recovery community embraced her and helped her heal from the inside out. Noticing a need for Women’s resources in Northern Colorado she began to build what was once just a dream. Through her own recovery journey, passion for life, and embrace of the divine feminine power within, LB hopes to inspire change in other women.
LB has spent the last 8 years working in the field of mental health and substance misuse treatment. Through this experience her fire for this work ignited and she knew she could make an impact in the sober living community. LB spent 3 years writing the programming behind, Recovered Humans Recovery Homes in an effort to create something different for women.
LB currently spends her days working as the Director of Business Development for Red Rock Recovery Center and Colorado Mental Health Services in Lakewood and Morrison, Colorado. There, she works on the frontlines of the addiction crisis where they see patients from detox all the way through outpatient levels of care.
LB is also a Nationally recognized Board Member with TPAS (Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services) and sits on the founding board for Colorado Artists in Recovery.
You will run into LB at numerous community events, AA clubhouses, musicians in recovery events, crystal shops, tattoo shops and loads of local juice bars! Come say Hi - She loves it!
Use the links below to find out more about her passions and dedications:
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Richard Iannazzo
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Richard Iannazzo, Co-creator of Recovered Humans, began his recovery journey in Lakewood Colorado 9 years ago. Through his own experience with incarceration and substance misuse he understands the necessity of a structured housing environment to ensure success in recovery. Richard also brings a unique and passionate approach to recovery through physical fitness and nutrition. Firmly believing that healing the whole human only starts in the mind but must progress through the body as well.
Richard used to spend his days with Spectrum General Contractors as a welder/fabricator. While he still enjoys creating unique designs he now works full-time for Recovered Humans. Richard teaches clients how to change their tires, brake pads and anything else to inspire self sufficiency. Richard keeps our books in order and repairs just about anything.
When Richard is not building really cool things, plugging in numbers or teaching our clients life skills, he is volunteering his time coaching youth soccer, playing in flag football leagues, indoor soccer leagues, hitting softballs in the Twelve Step League, or you may run into him at a number of local gyms. Say Hi!
Isabel S.
Peer Support Specialist
Isabel S. Peer Support Specialist
Jayme S.
Peer Support Specialist
Jayme S. Peer Support Specialist
Monica W.
Onyx House Manager
Monica W. Onyx House Manager
Bryntastic.
Amethyst House Manager
Bryntastic. Amethyst House Manager
Rhian G.
Jasper House Manager
Rhian G. Jasper House Manager
Meet the team
Gaia
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT MANAGER
Gaia comes to the women from a place of empathy and understanding. After struggling with her own anxiety for several years, Gaia found relief through working with others. Soothing anxiety, and sadness while bringing smiles through tears is fulfilling, but exhausting work for Gaia. You will not find Gaia in the home full time, as she needs her own time to recharge between sessions with the women.