Staff
Executive Director - Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones serves as our Executive Director. She has spent many years working in recovery, mental health, and family support. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Jefferson House for men. She is also involved in REC (Residents Encounter Christ) in local jails and was secretary for Future Business Leaders of America. She is certified in sports medicine, holistic health and group fitness, certified CAPRC 1, active shooter and bomb threat preparedness training, de escalation training, and Indiana Department Of Corrections training, WELLE certified, along with multiple certifications and trainings for the recovery community.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and helping serve others.
As the executive director, Michelle is responsible administration, fundraising, and being the public face of the Cafe. The executive director carries the message of recovery to the external community and leads/nurtures the internal leadership, staff, volunteers and members.
You can reach Michelle at ed@recoverycafemadison.org.
Program Coordinator - Jessica Lawless
Jessica Lawless serves as our Program Coordinator.  She served on the Board of Directors of Southeast Indiana Transitional Resources (Jefferson House) for a year before becoming the Office Administrator there.  She is involved in REC (Residents Encounter Christ) in local jails. She has a degree in accounting and has worked in the financial industry for most of her career.  She is currently enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University obtaining her degree in Criminal Justice with the goal of becoming a Forensic Psychologist.  She is also in the process of becoming a Peer Recovery Coach.  Her passion is helping those in recovery obtain the tools and resources to break free from addiction.   
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  
You can reach Jessica at Jessica.Lawless@recoverycafemadison.org. 
Resource Specialist - Amber Griffin
My name is Amber Griffin, I am the Resource Specialist at the Recovery Cafe in Madison. I am ecstatic to start this new adventure in helping the people of our community, providing a safe and welcoming environment for sober fun. I will facilitate and assist with groups. Over the last 5 years I worked in a rehab facility as a recovery specialist and office coordinator. I am CPR/AED certified, certified in Trauma informed care, NAPPI, Certified Recovery Coach, and I also am a CMA and CNA.
Amber can be reached at Amber.Griffin@recoverycafemadison.org
