Team
HEATHER RODRIGUEZ, MSW, CAPRC II
Vice President of Recovery Advocacy and Programs
Director, Indiana Recovery Network
Heather Rodriguez, Vice President of Mental Health America of Indiana Recovery and Advocacy Programs and Director of the Indiana Recovery Network, holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Driven by her passion for enhancing recovery ecosystems across Indiana, she played a pivotal role in the establishment of the statewide Regional Recovery Hub program in collaboration with DMHA, managing the initiative until December 2024.
As someone in sustained recovery, Heather advocates for the importance of accessible recovery support services and emphasizes that individuals should have the freedom to select their preferred recovery pathways to address challenges related to substance use and or mental health concerns.
REBEKAH GORRELL, CAPRC II, CCHW
Recovery and Advocacy Administrative Manager
Rebekah Gorrell is the Administrative Manager for the Recovery and Advocacy Pillar of MHAI, and the Indiana Recovery Network. She is a dedicated Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Certified Supervisor of Peer Recovery, and a Certified Community Health Worker. Rebekah is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to recovery and exploring multiple pathways of recovery to find the best fit for a person. Beyond her professional achievements, Rebekah is a proud mother of four, balancing her career and family life with perseverance and dedication.
JENN VAN NUYS, CPSP
Project Coordinator
Jenn joined the Indiana Recovery Network in September 2023 as the Recovery Community Specialist. She is currently the Project Coordinator focusing on working with organizations to become Certified Recovery Community Organizations (RCO’s). Jenn is also a Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) who has worked in various settings, including treatment centers, recovery residences and county jails providing peer support services. Jenn has a passion for Stigma Education and empowering people to find their own recovery path. Jenn is a person in long term sustained recovery since 2015 and an active member in her recovery community.
JUSTINA PFEFFER, PSPR-PR, CAPRC II, CPS
Recovery Community Specialist
Justina joined the IRN in March 2024 as a Recovery Community Specialist. She is a certified PSPR-PR, CAPRC II, CPSP and enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University for Social Work. Justina is a person in sustained recovery, working in the field since 2018. She has multiple years of experience including inpatient/outpatient treatment, justice involved, and working in the community. Justina strives to provide a safe space for people to find a recovery community and resources needed to be successful on their recovery pathway.
She believes that recovery is a path that the person finds for themselves to be their best selves.
Justina is a mother of 4 beautiful children. She enjoys music, concerts, sunshine, and family time. Justina comes from a big family and feels that family is an important part of her recovery path.