ROCovery Fitness Staff Members
Jonathan Westfall - Executive Director
Jon has been involved with ROCovery Fitness since 2017. He started as a volunteer engaging in a Wayne County expansion project, at the forefront of the community/street level outreach pilot project “Find Your Path” and the annual ROCovery 5k fundraising event. In July 2018, he was hired on full-time with the organization, which allowed him to marry his love of fitness with his passion for community service. In January of 2021, he assumed the role of Interim Executive Director, and six months later was unanimously and officially selected by the board of directors for the position going forward. Jon has become a cornerstone of the peer recovery movement in the Rochester region. He is heavily involved in community outreach programs, grassroots recovery community organizations and advocacy groups/events. In his time in the human services field, he has served as a Peer Navigator with Catholic Charities Community Services and the Addiction Recovery Program Manager at Open Door Mission.
Jon also serves as ROCovery’s Boxing & Conditioning Coach, IKFF CKT Level 2 Certified Kettlebell Instructor and Outdoor Program Team Leader. Jon is a NY State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and CRPA-Family, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), and a CCAR curriculum trainer. Jon is also a proud father of four, a long-time fitness enthusiast, ultra-distance trail runner, graphic designer and artist. He also is an avid outdoorsman and ADK 46’r (#15086).
Email: [email protected]
Jon has been involved with ROCovery Fitness since 2017. He started as a volunteer engaging in a Wayne County expansion project, at the forefront of the community/street level outreach pilot project “Find Your Path” and the annual ROCovery 5k fundraising event. In July 2018, he was hired on full-time with the organization, which allowed him to marry his love of fitness with his passion for community service. In January of 2021, he assumed the role of Interim Executive Director, and six months later was unanimously and officially selected by the board of directors for the position going forward. Jon has become a cornerstone of the peer recovery movement in the Rochester region. He is heavily involved in community outreach programs, grassroots recovery community organizations and advocacy groups/events. In his time in the human services field, he has served as a Peer Navigator with Catholic Charities Community Services and the Addiction Recovery Program Manager at Open Door Mission.
Jon also serves as ROCovery’s Boxing & Conditioning Coach, IKFF CKT Level 2 Certified Kettlebell Instructor and Outdoor Program Team Leader. Jon is a NY State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and CRPA-Family, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), and a CCAR curriculum trainer. Jon is also a proud father of four, a long-time fitness enthusiast, ultra-distance trail runner, graphic designer and artist. He also is an avid outdoorsman and ADK 46’r (#15086).
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Brian Beckler – Senior 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, watching Buffalo Bills games, hiking mountains, and playing any sport any time anywhere. Brian resides in Rochester , NY with his wife Taylor, Daughter, Son, and Puppy.
Email: [email protected]
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, watching Buffalo Bills games, hiking mountains, and playing any sport any time anywhere. Brian resides in Rochester , NY with his wife Taylor, Daughter, Son, and Puppy.
Email: [email protected]
Cody Whaley – Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Cody joined ROCovery in August of 2021 to work with the Monroe County Forensic Intervention Team. Cody is a person in long-term recovery who has been working as a peer in the crisis, mental health, and substance use recovery community since 2018. He completed his full CRPA certification in 2021. Cody is passionate about creating safe spaces, building interpersonal connections, and empowering people to find their own path to recovery, continued growth, and overall wellness. He keeps active in his free time on away missions with his #1 cat Riker, playing games at the table with friends, and exploring the outdoors.
Email: [email protected]
Cody joined ROCovery in August of 2021 to work with the Monroe County Forensic Intervention Team. Cody is a person in long-term recovery who has been working as a peer in the crisis, mental health, and substance use recovery community since 2018. He completed his full CRPA certification in 2021. Cody is passionate about creating safe spaces, building interpersonal connections, and empowering people to find their own path to recovery, continued growth, and overall wellness. He keeps active in his free time on away missions with his #1 cat Riker, playing games at the table with friends, and exploring the outdoors.
Email: [email protected]
Kavita Hogan - Executive Assistant
Kavita joined ROCovery Fitness in October 2021 as Executive Assistant. She comes from a background beautifully influenced by recovery and is on an ongoing journey of personal mental health recovery as well. Her own experience with recovery has shaped her into a compassionate individual, motivated to help the team and community they work with. Kavita has enjoyed her administrative career previously working for the University of Rochester in women’s health and pediatric administration. She earned her Administrative Assisting certificate from SUNY Brockport in 2015 and has been in the field ever since.
Kavita is passionate about the outdoors and exploring all that Upstate New York has to offer. Her favorite pass-times are reading, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and hiking through glens with her friends and family. She lives in Greece, New York with her husband Hank and their three children, Alec, Cole, and newborn Rheia, and her fur babies Maddi, and Bentley.
Email: [email protected]
Kavita joined ROCovery Fitness in October 2021 as Executive Assistant. She comes from a background beautifully influenced by recovery and is on an ongoing journey of personal mental health recovery as well. Her own experience with recovery has shaped her into a compassionate individual, motivated to help the team and community they work with. Kavita has enjoyed her administrative career previously working for the University of Rochester in women’s health and pediatric administration. She earned her Administrative Assisting certificate from SUNY Brockport in 2015 and has been in the field ever since.
Kavita is passionate about the outdoors and exploring all that Upstate New York has to offer. Her favorite pass-times are reading, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and hiking through glens with her friends and family. She lives in Greece, New York with her husband Hank and their three children, Alec, Cole, and newborn Rheia, and her fur babies Maddi, and Bentley.
Email: [email protected]
Shaneese Canty - Harm Reduction Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Shaneese joined ROCovery several years ago during the contemplative stages of her recovery. It wasn’t until summer 2022 Shaneese began utilizing ROCovery Fitness as her safe haven in struggling times. It was there her hope came alive. She began feeling passionate about her recovery, making connections and empowering others to find hope and strength in their own personal path to recovery and overall wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. She began volunteering November of 2022 and soon her pleasant energy left a lasting impression and she was welcomed on board as our newest OES. She obtained her CRPA-P in 2020 and she enjoys serving her community and spending time with her three beautiful children Gabriella (7), Giselle(6), and Giovanni (4).
Email: [email protected]
Shaneese joined ROCovery several years ago during the contemplative stages of her recovery. It wasn’t until summer 2022 Shaneese began utilizing ROCovery Fitness as her safe haven in struggling times. It was there her hope came alive. She began feeling passionate about her recovery, making connections and empowering others to find hope and strength in their own personal path to recovery and overall wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. She began volunteering November of 2022 and soon her pleasant energy left a lasting impression and she was welcomed on board as our newest OES. She obtained her CRPA-P in 2020 and she enjoys serving her community and spending time with her three beautiful children Gabriella (7), Giselle(6), and Giovanni (4).
Email: [email protected]
Heather Rosa - Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Heather joined Rocovery in June of 2023. She has known of Rocovery since she began her recovery journey in 2019. She is very passionate about helping others any way she can. Heather is excited to see where her future takes her. She loves to outreach and engage with others. Heather enjoys camping, hiking, and fishing with friends and family. She resides in Greece with her husband and 3 cats.
Email: [email protected]
Heather joined Rocovery in June of 2023. She has known of Rocovery since she began her recovery journey in 2019. She is very passionate about helping others any way she can. Heather is excited to see where her future takes her. She loves to outreach and engage with others. Heather enjoys camping, hiking, and fishing with friends and family. She resides in Greece with her husband and 3 cats.
Email: [email protected]
Heather Whitney - Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Heather became a member of ROCovery in November of 2021. It was a starting point for her to find friendships and activities in early recovery. She has two children and spends most of her time with them and their many, many extracurriculars! When she does have a moment to herself she enjoys reading and rewatching Grey’s Anatomy or Outlander. Joining the ROCovery team is the next step on her own recovery journey, giving back to the community that helped her find her own footing when she didn’t know where the next step would lead. She is so excited to see where this next chapter takes her!
Email: [email protected]
Heather became a member of ROCovery in November of 2021. It was a starting point for her to find friendships and activities in early recovery. She has two children and spends most of her time with them and their many, many extracurriculars! When she does have a moment to herself she enjoys reading and rewatching Grey’s Anatomy or Outlander. Joining the ROCovery team is the next step on her own recovery journey, giving back to the community that helped her find her own footing when she didn’t know where the next step would lead. She is so excited to see where this next chapter takes her!
Email: [email protected]
Johnnie Terry - Harm Reduction Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Johnnie has been a member of ROCovery since 2019. He is in long term recovery and committed to supporting others on their journey to recovery. He obtained his Associates in Human Services in 2016 from Monroe Community College and in 2024 he obtained his CRPA-P. He is a small business owner of T&T Custom Grills and Rentals. In his leisure time he enjoys spending time traveling with his wife (Tawonda) and spending time with his grandchildren and working out at ROCovery Fitness! He lives his life by a personal mantra “JT” (Just Try!)
Email: [email protected]
Johnnie has been a member of ROCovery since 2019. He is in long term recovery and committed to supporting others on their journey to recovery. He obtained his Associates in Human Services in 2016 from Monroe Community College and in 2024 he obtained his CRPA-P. He is a small business owner of T&T Custom Grills and Rentals. In his leisure time he enjoys spending time traveling with his wife (Tawonda) and spending time with his grandchildren and working out at ROCovery Fitness! He lives his life by a personal mantra “JT” (Just Try!)
Email: [email protected]