ROCovery Fitness Staff Members
Jonathan Westfall - Executive Director
Jon has been heavily involved with ROCovery Fitness since 2017. He started as a volunteer engaging in Wayne County expansion project, at the forefront of the community/street level outreach pilot project and the annual 5k fundraising event. In July 2018, he started full-time with the organization, which allowed him to marry his love of fitness with his passion for community service. He is also heavily involved in community outreach programs, grassroots recovery community and advocacy events.
Jon also serves as ROCovery’s Boxing & Conditioning Coach, Level 1 CKT - IKFF Kettlebell Instructor and Outdoor Program Team Leader. Jon is a NY State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), CRPA-Family, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), a CCAR curriculum trainer and is currently working towards his CASAC credentialing. Jon is a proud father of four, a long-time fitness enthusiast, graphic designer and artist (and aspiring Adirondack 46'r).
Email: jonathan@rocoveryfitness.org
Jon has been heavily involved with ROCovery Fitness since 2017. He started as a volunteer engaging in Wayne County expansion project, at the forefront of the community/street level outreach pilot project and the annual 5k fundraising event. In July 2018, he started full-time with the organization, which allowed him to marry his love of fitness with his passion for community service. He is also heavily involved in community outreach programs, grassroots recovery community and advocacy events.
Jon also serves as ROCovery’s Boxing & Conditioning Coach, Level 1 CKT - IKFF Kettlebell Instructor and Outdoor Program Team Leader. Jon is a NY State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), CRPA-Family, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), a CCAR curriculum trainer and is currently working towards his CASAC credentialing. Jon is a proud father of four, a long-time fitness enthusiast, graphic designer and artist (and aspiring Adirondack 46'r).
Email: jonathan@rocoveryfitness.org
Kara Izzo – Peer Support Program Manager
Kara joined ROCovery Fitness in October 2019. She is a person in long-term recovery and is passionate about supporting others on their own path of recovery. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from LeMoyne College in 1991 and obtained her CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) in 2019. She enjoys going on hikes, watching Buffalo Sabres games, reading, and visiting Alexandria Bay and Florida with her family. She resides in Fairport with her husband Gary, their two sons, Nick and Zach, and their boxer Mickey.
Email: kara@rocoveryfitness.org
Kara joined ROCovery Fitness in October 2019. She is a person in long-term recovery and is passionate about supporting others on their own path of recovery. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from LeMoyne College in 1991 and obtained her CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) in 2019. She enjoys going on hikes, watching Buffalo Sabres games, reading, and visiting Alexandria Bay and Florida with her family. She resides in Fairport with her husband Gary, their two sons, Nick and Zach, and their boxer Mickey.
Email: kara@rocoveryfitness.org
Chelsea Kehrli - Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Chelsea joined the ROCovery crew in the beginning of October 2019, but has been a member since 2017 when she embarked onto her own recovery journey. In early sobriety, she was feeling a lack of purpose and connection. It wasn’t until she started coming to ROCovery workouts with Sean and Yana, that she slowly started to find her place. Today, Chelsea is passionate about supporting others on their path to recovery, and is a true advocate for the work ROCovery is doing. She has earned an Associate’s Degree in Visual Communications & Graphic Design in 2010 and has obtained her CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) in 2020. Chelsea loves going on hikes/spending time outdoors being active, time with family and friends, creating art in all forms (including food), and is still enjoying the recovery ride!
Email: chelsea@rocoveryfitness.org
Chelsea joined the ROCovery crew in the beginning of October 2019, but has been a member since 2017 when she embarked onto her own recovery journey. In early sobriety, she was feeling a lack of purpose and connection. It wasn’t until she started coming to ROCovery workouts with Sean and Yana, that she slowly started to find her place. Today, Chelsea is passionate about supporting others on their path to recovery, and is a true advocate for the work ROCovery is doing. She has earned an Associate’s Degree in Visual Communications & Graphic Design in 2010 and has obtained her CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) in 2020. Chelsea loves going on hikes/spending time outdoors being active, time with family and friends, creating art in all forms (including food), and is still enjoying the recovery ride!
Email: chelsea@rocoveryfitness.org
Lisa Nichols - Peer Learning Community Coordinator
Fitness was a pathway to sobriety for Lisa, and naturally, she found her way to the community at ROCovery which changed her life. She began as a volunteer coach in 2018, bringing her enthusiasm for functional fitness, outdoor adventures, and weightlifting. From there, her love of coaching and gratitude for recovery led to CRPA certification and a role as the Southern Tier expansion manager, community-based Peer, and now as the Peer Learning Community Coordinator. You can find her digging into data or the dirt in the mountains, lifting weights or her pen for some writing, or anywhere there is a smile to be had. She loves her family, people, movement, animals, belly-laughs, all things creative, and the ROCovery community.
Email: lisa@rocoveryfitness.org
Fitness was a pathway to sobriety for Lisa, and naturally, she found her way to the community at ROCovery which changed her life. She began as a volunteer coach in 2018, bringing her enthusiasm for functional fitness, outdoor adventures, and weightlifting. From there, her love of coaching and gratitude for recovery led to CRPA certification and a role as the Southern Tier expansion manager, community-based Peer, and now as the Peer Learning Community Coordinator. You can find her digging into data or the dirt in the mountains, lifting weights or her pen for some writing, or anywhere there is a smile to be had. She loves her family, people, movement, animals, belly-laughs, all things creative, and the ROCovery community.
Email: lisa@rocoveryfitness.org
Jacquelin Janis - Fitness Program Manager
Jacquelin started volunteering at ROCovery in March 2021. After realizing that recovery is not just for individuals with an addiction, but a process affected loved ones go through as well, she wanted to get more involved in the recovery community. With a passion for fitness and all things active, ROCovery was a perfect fit! Spending many years in the CrossFit community showed her just how impactful fitness and community can be in someone’s recovery journey. Jacquelin earned her master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications at Nazareth College, she has been coaching and involved in CrossFit since 2013, and continues to grow in all things fitness and movement based. Jacquelin loves spending time with family and friends, boating on Lake Ontario, playing with her German Shepherd, Moira, and trying new baking recipes.
Email: jacquelin@rocoveryfitness.org
Jacquelin started volunteering at ROCovery in March 2021. After realizing that recovery is not just for individuals with an addiction, but a process affected loved ones go through as well, she wanted to get more involved in the recovery community. With a passion for fitness and all things active, ROCovery was a perfect fit! Spending many years in the CrossFit community showed her just how impactful fitness and community can be in someone’s recovery journey. Jacquelin earned her master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications at Nazareth College, she has been coaching and involved in CrossFit since 2013, and continues to grow in all things fitness and movement based. Jacquelin loves spending time with family and friends, boating on Lake Ontario, playing with her German Shepherd, Moira, and trying new baking recipes.
Email: jacquelin@rocoveryfitness.org
Melanie Crout - Executive Assistant
Melanie has planned festivals for Rochester, New Orleans, and multiple extraordinary music venues; spent more than 20 years competing in Ultimate Frisbee, playing tennis, loving her family, raising her children, and living life. In addition to her love of community, sober living, adventure, and creativity, she brings all of this to the ROCovery Fitness family where she hopes to get all of the dog cuddles, spend time making dreams come true for members, and doing her best to grow an organization dear to her heart.
Email: melanie@rocoveryfitness.org
Melanie has planned festivals for Rochester, New Orleans, and multiple extraordinary music venues; spent more than 20 years competing in Ultimate Frisbee, playing tennis, loving her family, raising her children, and living life. In addition to her love of community, sober living, adventure, and creativity, she brings all of this to the ROCovery Fitness family where she hopes to get all of the dog cuddles, spend time making dreams come true for members, and doing her best to grow an organization dear to her heart.
Email: melanie@rocoveryfitness.org
Brian Beckler – Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Brian joined ROCovery Fitness in November 2019. He is a person in long-term recovery and is passionate about supporting others on their own path of recovery. He earned his Associates Degree from Genesee Community College in 2009 in Criminal Justice. Brian obtained his CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) in 2019 and his NYCPS (New York Certified Peer Specialist ) in 2020. He enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, watching Buffalo Bills games, and playing any sport any time anywhere. Brian resides in Penfield , NY with his wife Taylor, Daughter Ava, and puppy son Sammy.
Email: brianb@rocoveryfitness.org
Brian joined ROCovery Fitness in November 2019. He is a person in long-term recovery and is passionate about supporting others on their own path of recovery. He earned his Associates Degree from Genesee Community College in 2009 in Criminal Justice. Brian obtained his CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) in 2019 and his NYCPS (New York Certified Peer Specialist ) in 2020. He enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, watching Buffalo Bills games, and playing any sport any time anywhere. Brian resides in Penfield , NY with his wife Taylor, Daughter Ava, and puppy son Sammy.
Email: brianb@rocoveryfitness.org
Sean Zeck – Senior Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Sean has been a member with ROCovery since 2015 and immediately fell in love with the drive and vision of the awesome people involved. He has been in recovery since 2006 and believes this is a journey which is always growing and changing. Through the support, empathy, and compassion of other like-minded people, Sean believes individual strength and empowerment can be achieved. He is also passionate about the link between nutrition and over-all mental health. Sean enjoys Muay Thai/kickboxing, trail running, hiking, art, music, HIIT training, and functional fitness. In addition to joining the ROCovery team in May 2021, Sean is also working on his certification in permaculture and restorative farming practices. He enjoys playing with his dogs, hanging with his partner, and being active.
Email: seanz@rocoveryfitness.org
Sean has been a member with ROCovery since 2015 and immediately fell in love with the drive and vision of the awesome people involved. He has been in recovery since 2006 and believes this is a journey which is always growing and changing. Through the support, empathy, and compassion of other like-minded people, Sean believes individual strength and empowerment can be achieved. He is also passionate about the link between nutrition and over-all mental health. Sean enjoys Muay Thai/kickboxing, trail running, hiking, art, music, HIIT training, and functional fitness. In addition to joining the ROCovery team in May 2021, Sean is also working on his certification in permaculture and restorative farming practices. He enjoys playing with his dogs, hanging with his partner, and being active.
Email: seanz@rocoveryfitness.org
Keisha Nankoosingh – Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Keisha's relationship with ROCovery goes back to the early days of the very first hikes. She joined the team in June 2021 as an Outreach and Engagement Specialist. Her outgoing and bubbly personality makes working in the community a breeze. She is passionate about helping individuals find their path in recovery and grow their support network.
Outside of work Keisha spends a lot of time with her “tribe” including her Pitbull Samson.
Keisha earned her CRPA and CPS in 2016 and has worked with organizations like SBH (Helio), Catholic Charities Community Services, Catholic Family Center, Specialty Courts, Recovery Support Navigator and The Core.
Email: keisha@rocoveryfitness.org
Keisha's relationship with ROCovery goes back to the early days of the very first hikes. She joined the team in June 2021 as an Outreach and Engagement Specialist. Her outgoing and bubbly personality makes working in the community a breeze. She is passionate about helping individuals find their path in recovery and grow their support network.
Outside of work Keisha spends a lot of time with her “tribe” including her Pitbull Samson.
Keisha earned her CRPA and CPS in 2016 and has worked with organizations like SBH (Helio), Catholic Charities Community Services, Catholic Family Center, Specialty Courts, Recovery Support Navigator and The Core.
Email: keisha@rocoveryfitness.org