Sarah Jones – President

Sarah Jones is native Kentuckian with a huge passion for helping others.

She had a successful career in television and music, before majoring in Biochemistry from Northern Kentucky University and becoming a Food Scientist at a top global flavor company.

Her best friend was her brother Adam who battled substance abuse disorder. He passed away 4 years ago from a carfentanil overdose. His passing continues to shock those who loved and knew his inspiring and talented soul.

She left her position to take care of her mother, who tragically passed away in January of 2018.

She became President of Northern Kentucky People Advocating Recovery in honor of her brother and mother.

She wants to make a difference and believes that recovery from anything is the bravest thing anyone could do.

Sarah runs a successful online business, loves spending her days traveling, spending time with her rescue dog River, reading a good book, or listening to amazing music.

She hopes in sharing her and her brother’s stories she can inspire hope, resilience, self worth, and compassion in all who hear it.

Malina Hensley – Vice President

Malina is a mom of 3 girls. She has a huge passion to help people in all aspects of the recovery community. She currently works as a SNAP Benefits Specialist. In her free time, Malina likes to read and write when she’s not chasing her toddlers around. She enjoys driving her minivan around and listening to the Frozen II soundtrack. Malina wants to go back to college and finish getting her bachelors degree in the near future. ♥️

Vincent McCarty – Secretary

“We forget: In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what you do with what happens and what you’ve been given.” So reads one of Vince McCarty’s favorite quotes from author Ryan Holiday’s “The Obstacle is The Way.”

Vince, a Las Vegas native, believes that the key to his personal fulfillment lies in him being of maximum service to those around him. He knows that the greatest assest he has is his experience through addiction.

During the day, he’s an apprentice with Local 212 and by night, he enjoys spending time in the gym and meal prepping. Since he’s been sober, he spends his weekends in recovery meetings.

Bo Honebrink – Treasurer

Bo grew up in Northern Kentucky and has been in recovery since 3/27/17. He has spent his career in nonprofit finance, working at agencies such as the Women’s Crisis Center, Transitions, and currently NKCAC. 

Bo spends his free time with his daughter Eloise and playing music around the NKY/Cincinnati area, sharing his story through song.