Volunteers

Casarah joined Came to Believe Recovery in 2021. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Political Science from Muhlenberg College and has a Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology from George Washington University. Casarah previously worked for Morris County Prevention is Key-C.A.R.E.S as the peer services coordinator. At C.A.R.E.S, Casarah ran recovery meetings, did outreach to high risk populations/homeless populations, handed out Narcan while teaching the individuals how to use it, and supported all individuals that entered the recovery center. She has taken training such as Peer Recovery Specialist Training, Mental Health First Aid, and Trans/Queer/LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence. Casarah entered this field because she wanted to be a part of creating a continuum of care for those with substance use disorders and others struggling that is based on compassion and unconditional support.

Tom is committed to the CTBR mission to #ENDADDICTION throughout the world and to help all the broken learn how to become free and Live in The Go. He makes it a priority to work with alcoholics one on one whenever possible.

Tom Williams is the CEO of Came to Believe Recovery since 2018. Attending well over 100 retreats made Tom uniquely qualified to lead the movement. While Came to Believe Retreats have been around for decades, this coalition of leaders was essentially a startup, requiring universal branding, training, and materials for all events. Tom is a veteran of the US Army and spent 15 years as a fitness professional. Once RECOVERED, Tom earned an undergraduate degree in business followed by an MBA — graduating with high honors. Tom worked as a recruiter for Centenary University and advanced to become the Director of Business Development. Tom has a passion for running and weight training and his favorite hobby is playing guitar.

Dale has been with Came to Believe since May of 1994. As a senior volunteer he assists in many areas of the organization such as recovery program development, lead Zoom meetings as a speaker or teacher, answer inquiries from retreat attendees, and travel with the team within the United States as part of the Teaching/Speaking team. “I have a blessed life and I am so grateful. I look forward to more adventures, living a life I did not dare to dream of!”

Alicea has been with Came to Believe since September 2021. As a senior volunteer she assists in many areas of the organization such as content development, Zoom training facilitation for 5th Step hearers, Small Group leaders and Retreat Speakers, she travels with the team within the United States as part of the Teaching/Speaking team.
She is also a Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor and Health and Wellness Life Coach and volunteers for her church.
“I have a blessed life and I am so grateful. I look forward to more growth Spiritually, Emotionally and Mentally for the rest of my life. WE ARE NEVER DONE.”

Lisa joined Came to Believe Recovery in October of 2020. She graduated William Paterson University with a BA in Psychology and Centenary University with an MA in counseling. She worked in higher education, advising students in various aspects of their education. After 10 years in the field, she chose to change her path and follow her passion in the field of recovery.