administrative, organizational and communication skills, data entry

**** ******** ***. 614-***-**** (cell)

Columbus, OH 43203 ***********@*****.***

Lynette M. Cashaw-Davis, MA

Strengths

Effective workshop presenter, group facilitator and special events planner

Top-notch office management and administrative skills

Passionate community advocate and public speaker

31years public service with the State of Ohio in human services and behavioral health

Education/

Training

Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (Feb. 2024)

M.A. in Organizational Communication - Ohio University (2013)

B.A. in Psychology - University of Dayton (1981)

Work

Experience

I Am Light Recovery and Wellness, LLC (3/2024 – Present) Columbus, OH

Founder and CEO

Specializing in person-centered and mindfulness-based approaches to addiction and mental health recovery supports and wellness activities to the community,

Provide consulting, training and facilitation services to individuals and organizations in the areas of recovery (including peer recovery support), addiction 101 education, advocacy training and information, as well as referral services and support for family members.

Offer public narrative (storytelling) coaching, mindful movement and expressive arts classes, restorative yoga (including faith-based and secular, chair, and kids yoga)

Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (3/2003 – 2/2024) Columbus, OH Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Rights and Recovery Administrator (4/2022 – 2/2024)

Led the Rights and Recovery Office, ensuring recovery-focused culture and patient advocacy.

Received and investigated patient and family inquiries, complaints, and grievances.

Organized and facilitated Patient Rights Council meetings, addressing and resolving concerns.

Managed Peer Support Specialists, coordinating training and development initiatives.

Directed recovery-based educational services and contributed to hospital committees.

Central Office

Administrative Coordinator (7/2012 – 3/2022)

Coordinated administrative services for Deputy Director and staff in the Office of Prevention, Provided information and assistance to individuals, families, boards, state and local officials.

Assisted the Language First Team with development of a Person First Language reference white paper and information sheet focusing on updated substance use disorder language.

Managed the training schedule for the Early Childhood Mental Health consultants and the statewide distribution of the Grow Power Resource Packets project.

Administrative Assistant (3/2003 – 6/2012)

Provided administrative support to Deputy Director of Program and Policy Development and leadership and direction to Division support staff.

Developed file, project, and information management systems; staffed executive level meetings and oversaw CEU and registration process at conferences and trainings.

Responsible for distributing community funding award announcements, office timekeeping duties and assisting with office budget development.

Volunteer/ Community Engagement

(partial list)

Mobilize Recovery and the Recovery Advocacy Project (2020 - present)

Member - Ohio State Organizing Team; Member - Inclusivity Caucus;

former Co-chair - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Subcommittee

Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan (2019 – 2023)

Former Co-Facilitator - Treatment & Recovery Supports Subcommittee

member - Faith and Community Engagement Subcommittee

Franklin County Opiate Action Plan (2017 – 2019)

Member - Community Engagement Subcommittees focusing on the African American, Recovery and Faith communities.

Community Advocacy Council (2017 – 2023; 2024 - present)

Former Co-Facilitator and member

Black Girl Rising (2011 – 2024)

Planning Committee & Former Newsletter Editor

Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery (OCAAR) (2013 - present)

Policy and Advocacy Workgroup; Former Board Vice-President and Board of Trustees

Children’s Defend Fund Ohio (2010 – 2012)

Co-Convener, Women’s Advocacy Action Network

Conference

Presentations

(partial list)

“Healing Justice Framework for Recovery: A Collective Healing Practice”

Recovery Leadership Summit, Faces and Voices of Recovery, June 2023

“Dancing Mindfulness: Resiliency Through Movement and Mindful Practice”

Trauma Informed Care Summit, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services June 2018

Early Childhood Mental Health Conference, OhioMHAS, 2017, 2018 & 2019

“Recovery Through the Art of Movement and Mindful Practice

Peer Recovery Support Conference, OhioMHAS, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Ohio’s Recovery Conference, Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA), 2017, 2018 & 2019

“Words Matter: Changing the Language of Addiction”

UMADAOP State Conference, Urban Minority Alcohol Drug Abuse Outreach Project Sept. 2018

PEER Voices - Virtual Educational Series

Ohio’s Recovery Conference, OACBHA, Sept. 2017

OPEC: Ohio’s Promoting Wellness & Recovery Conference, OhioMHAS, June 2017

Ohio’s Opiate Conference, OACBHA, May 2017

“Using Your Advocacy Voice”

Ohio’s Recovery Conference, OACBHA, June 2016

“Be Your Own Best Advocate - Empowerment: The Personal Side”

Ohio’s Recovery Conference, OACBHA, June 2016

Awards

Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery – 17th Annual Rally for Recovery

“Sister Ignatia Award” (2018)

Ohio Department of Mental Health – Program & Policy Development

“Making a Difference Award” (2012)

Ohio Communication Association - Annual Conference

“Top Graduate Poster Award” (2011)

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