Board of Directors

Founder & Executive Director

Tara Moreno has been a holistic practitioner and  entrepreneur in the United States for the past six years. Since she  embarked on a holistic healing journey she’s helped thousands of people  overcome obstacles with addiction, codependency, and trauma in their  lives. Moreno is trained reiki master and acudetox (auricular  acupuncture) specialist. She is also a trained recovery coach. Moreno’s  academic education includes a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State  University in Telecommunications and Film Studies and a master’s degree  from the University of Michigan in Composition and Rhetoric. Moreno was  an accomplished journalist and marketing specialist before moving into  the healing and non-profit world. In addition to her education, Moreno  is also a published author and the developer of Recovery Reiki, a  specific method of reiki that targets pain in the body related to  addiction, codependency, and trauma. Her networks include the national  groups Mobilize Recovery and Faces & Voices for Recovery. She is  also an advisory board member for Genesee County’s FAN chapter. Her  current projects include a mass meditation initiative in Flint, Michigan  to create peace within the community and a holistic pathway program for  the Annual Substance Use Disorder and Co-occurring Disorder conference  for the State of Michigan.

 Board Chair - President

Harry Blecker has extensive practical experience in all aspects of  program and project development, including management, administration,  monitoring, evaluation, sponsor relations, and negotiations as well as  experience in community/professional group presentations. Harry has  worked with elected government and school officials, management teams,  small businesses, non-profit organizations, operational staff, and  private consultants and citizens as well as statewide legislative and  veteran’s affairs liaison for the MI-SBDC. Blecker has supervised  diverse staff, including students, in multiple locations as well as  taught as an adjunct faculty instructor at Lansing Community College.  Harry is a recovery ally. 

Vice President

Dr. Jamil is excited to be a part of the Medical Rehabilitation  Group. A Kalamazoo native, he graduated from the University of Michigan,  double majoring in Chemistry and Cellular-Molecular Biology. He  attended medical school at Ross University and did his residency in  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University in  Columbus, OH, where he was Chief Resident his final year. He  successfully completed a fellowship in Interventional Physiatry at  OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. He is board certified in PM&R with  subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine. His clinical interests  are spine, sports, and musculoskeletal medicine. When not working, he  enjoys exercising and spending time with his wife and two daughters. Dr.  Jamil is a recovery ally and aims to provide education for his fellow  colleagues in addiction recovery. 

 Canisha Bell is a yoga instructor, meditation facilitator and  mindfulness educator. A Flint native and resident she graduated from the  University of Michigan- Flint, with a bachelor of science in Public  Health Education with particular interest in health disparities of  low-income, minority and marginalized populations.

Canisha is the founder of Black Girls Do Yoga, an organization  created to empower, women of color through an invitation of  accessibility, and inclusivity to holistic wellness of mind, body, and  spirit. 

She is the current lead of community outreach and engagement for the  Crim Fitness Foundation’s Mindfulness Initiative. She also a recovery  ally. 

 Patrick Murphy is a native of Swartz Creek, Michigan and currently calls  Genesee County home. Pat has worked in the sales and service industry  since 1993 and is currently a Real Estate Specialist in his 4th year  working with The Sedlarik Group Real Estate Team. Pat is extremely  passionate about fitness and have been helping others obtain their  health and fitness goals for the past 15 years. Since 2009 he  has been an active part of the recovery community and is always  available for those in need of additional support. Pat is driven,  motivated, and positive individuals that plans to use his knowledge and  experience to help as many people in the community as possible. Pat says  he looks forward to working with The Serenity House of Flint and  promoting a great cause. “I am proud to be a part of this team!” 

Secretary 

Allison Boggess is a registered nurse for Dixie Lodge Living and  Wellness in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In the facility  she utilizes  holistic as well as traditional care to assist individual with traumatic  brain injuries and spinal cord injuries work toward and maintain  productive and full lives.

Allison works with the community in many aspects to support and  foster long term recovery while addressing and opposing the stigma of  addiction.   

One of Allison’s proudest achievements is successful completion of  the Genesee County Adult Felony Drug Court. She still maintains a  working relationship with the drug court program and assists with peer  orientation. 

Allison is a married mother of seven and enjoys working to find a  healthy and productive balance of recovery, home life and career as well  as maintains inner balance through  meditation and mindful awareness.

Allison is an individual in long-term recovery and is devoted to  giving back to the community that has given so much support and healing  to her throughout her journey. 

Treasurer

Ali Ziehm is passionate about spirituality and helping others be  their best selves.  She lives and works in Mid-Michigan, and she  interacts closely within her circles to transmit principles of spiritual  wellness to all she encounters. She enjoys discussing religion and  spirituality, holistic and non-mainstream approaches to recovery and  wellness. Ali is in long-term recovery. 

She brings to the board 35 years of experience in business  management, administration and corporate financial analysis. She has  experience in financial analysis, web design, journalism and print media  production, public speaking, non-profit communications, clerical  organization, mentoring and teaching.

1. Ali is also passionate about her two Great Dane children and family  by choice in Cheboygan. In her spare time, she enjoys developing  original recipes, sewing and coloring.