Our Staff
NATHAN BROCKETT
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
My name is Nathan Brockett. I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. I am also a veteran of the United States Air Force. I have had the honor of serving as a Peer Support Specialist for Turning Point since April 2021. This has given me the opportunity to help people that struggle with substance use disorder, whether it be through referrals to treatment or a connection to the many resources we have throughout our community, or perhaps just simply being there for someone. I love the life that I get to live today, and my purpose is to help people feel the same way about their lives.
SAM PETERSON
MOBILE ACCESS TO RECOVERY (MATR)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
My name is Samuel Peterson. I’m the Program Coordinator for the Mobile Access to Recovery (MATR-Van) at Turning Point Recovery Community Center in Paducah, KY. I’m a person in long term recovery from substance use disorder. I worked as a Peer Support Specialist on a one-on-one basis and group settings before becoming Program Coordinator. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work in recovery helping people find themselves and realize their potential. I love to see people grow in their recovery and live happy healthy lives, and to get to play a small part in their journey to freedom from substances.
MICHELLE FONDAW
LEAD PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hello, my name is Michelle Fondaw, and I am an Adult Peer Support Specialist at Turning Point RCC. I am a person in long term recovery from substance use disorder. I have worked for Four Rivers Behavioral Health since 2019. I love working in the recovery field and being able to help others achieve sobriety, and learn to navigate life without using drugs and alcohol. Having lived-experience myself helps me seem more relatable to our clients and see things from their perspective. Just knowing someone has been exactly where you are and has been able to overcome it gives them hope and that is exactly what I am trying to do is spread hope and encourage others along the way.
Amanda Wiersma
ADULT PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hi, I’m Amanda Wiersma—born and raised in Paducah, KY, and deeply rooted in recovery. I’m proud to serve as an Adult Peer Support Specialist at Turning Point Recovery Community Center, where I’ve been helping others on their recovery journeys since 2021. As a person in long-term recovery myself, my own experiences with addiction and healing fuel my passion for guiding others toward hope and transformation.
When I’m not at work or immersed in my studies (I’m currently pursuing a career as a drug and alcohol counselor), I’m spending time with my greatest joys: my four amazing kids, two sweet granddaughters, and our gentle giant—a Great Dane who’s convinced she’s a lap dog.
I don’t have extravagant hobbies, but I wouldn’t trade my life for anything. Whether I’m chasing toddlers, cooking up family meals, or walking the dog while mentally drafting school papers, I’m living the life recovery gave back to me. Recovery has allowed me to be a mom, a grandma, and a helper again—and I cherish every moment of it.
MATT LEWIS
LEAD PEER SUPPORT SPECILAIST
HOST OF CROSSTALK PODCAST
I’m Matt Lewis, I am an Adult Peer Support Specialist at Turning Point. I am also a person in long term recovery. The majority of my life I used alcohol and drugs to deal with all my problems and emotions. After completing treatment, I found a new purpose in life. My job working with other alcoholics and addicts and being able to use my experiences in addiction and recovery to help someone else like myself has been the most rewarding experience of my life. Today I live a happy, healthy life and have a sense of joy and peace I never believed was possible.
CHASITY BROWN
ADULT PEERS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Chasity Brown is an Adult Peer Support Specialist at Turning Point Recovery Community Center, where she has been serving since February 2025. She is a proud graduate of Drug Court and has been in long-term recovery since 2022. Drawing from her own lived experience, Chasity offers genuine support and hope to others on their recovery journey, helping them navigate challenges and celebrate growth. When not working she enjoys spending time with her 2 children Emmalynn and Zane. Turning Point is the place that gave me my life back, and working here is a privilege.
SHEA REEVES
ADULT PEERS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hello! My name is Shea Reeves. I am a certified Adult Peer Support Specialist here at Turning Point Recovery Community Center. My personal journey through addiction and into recovery has given me experience with a deep understanding of the emotional challenges that come with substance use. Today, I use my experience to empower others with knowledge of how I found the strength to transform my life and build a solid recovery foundation. I am committed to helping individuals find hope, healing, and purpose through peer connection and community support. Recovery is possible, and no one has to do it alone.
TRACEY KENDALL
ADULT PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hi, my name is Tracey, and I’ve been proud to be part of the Turning Point team since January 2025. I truly love what I do and find so much fulfillment in helping others on their recovery journeys. I’ve been in long-term recovery since 2022, and my own experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the power of hope, resilience, and community.
When I’m not at work, you’ll often find me enjoying two of my favorite pastimes: cheering on the races at PIR or relaxing with a good movie. These simple joys remind me of how far I’ve come and how much I value the life recovery has given me.
KEYA MALONE
ADULT PEERS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hi, my name is Keya Malone, and I am proud to serve as an Adult Peer Support Specialist at Turning Point. I am also a person in long-term recovery, and my journey has shaped my passion for helping others. Born and raised in Mayfield, KY, I planted my roots in Paducah, KY, in July 2021—the place where my recovery story began and where my life truly started to transform.
It is my mission to meet people exactly where they are as they take their first steps into the recovery community. I’ve always had a deep love for working with others, and it is an absolute privilege to now work at the very place that loved me back to life.
HADLEY PINNER
ADULT PEERS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
My name is Hadley Pinner. I moved to Paducah, KY in 2023 from Memphis TN. I have been in recovery since February 2022. I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, and my journey has shaped every part of who I am today—resilient, compassionate, and driven by purpose. After facing the depths of addiction, I chose recovery, rebuilt my life, and now use my experience to support others and break the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. Whether through advocacy, peer support, or simply leading by example, I believe recovery is not just possible—it’s powerful. Today, I stand in my truth: not as someone defined by their past, but as someone transformed by it. I’ve learned that healing is messy and strength is quiet—but every day I choose recovery is a victory. I speak openly now because I believe our stories can save lives. Recovery is possible. I’m living proof.
BRIAN MARQUESS
ADULT PEERS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hey everyone – I’m Brian Marquess! I’m an Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) at Turning Point in Mayfield, where I’ve been working in recovery since 2023. As someone in long-term recovery myself, I bring a deep sense of empathy, understanding, and lived experience to my work. My own journey through addiction and into sobriety has shaped who I am today and fuels my passion for helping others find healing and hope.
For me, supporting individuals who are struggling—just as I once did—isn’t just a job; it’s the greatest honor of my life. Every day, I’m reminded of the power of recovery and the strength it takes to rebuild a life. I’m here to walk alongside others on their journey, offering support, encouragement, and the belief that recovery is always possible.
