Olivia Dale Pape
Interim Assistant Dean for Student Well-Being
"I’ve been involved with the WVU Collegiate Recovery Program since I moved to West Virginia in 2015. There will never be enough time or enough words to express just how incredible this program is. Serenity Place is such a safe space for me and other individuals who are in, seeking or supporting recovery. As a person living in long-term recovery, it is so meaningful for me to be able to connect with others who can relate to my experience and provide me with support and encouragement. Everyone is compassionate and giving and funny and interesting—there’s never a shortage of laughter at Serenity Place! I am so grateful to be a part of the amazing community."
Email OliviaAndrew Caryl
Interim Program Director
"I am a person in long-term recovery and one of the original students of WVU Collegiate Recovery. This program provided me with an opportunity to grow in my recovery and become a leader in this community. I was able to complete an undergraduate and graduate degree at WVU through the support and connections provided by this program. My hope is to provide students in recovery at WVU the support and resources necessary for them to thrive in their recovery."
Email AndrewAlexis Shine
Peer Recovery Support Specialist-SUD
“I am a person in long-term recovery from mood and mind-altering substances and an eating disorder. My recovery journey has inspired me to help others through sharing my lived experience and supporting those navigating their own paths to recovery. I am currently in college studying social work with the goal of becoming a CPS investigator and advocating for children and families in immediate crisis while helping support healing and stability. As a single mom, I take pride in balancing motherhood, school, and recovery while continuing to grow personally and professionally. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy walking my German shepherd, staying connected within the recovery community and being a happy, loving and present mom. I am incredibly grateful to be a part of Collegiate Recovery and to have the opportunity to give back to others every day."
Email AlexisGenavieve Vanaman
Student Employee
“I am a senior at West Virginia University with a major in Psychology as well as a minor in Women & Gender Studies and Addiction Studies. This is my first time working with Collegiate Recovery, but I have witnessed the NA meetings beforehand and that was what peaked my interest! Working here has made me appreciate the little things more. Helping someone smile or feel a sense of belonging with us is an incredible opportunity and I am so lucky to be a part of that process."
Madeline Willis
Student Employee
"I am a junior at WVU studying Psychology and Mental Health and Addiction Studies! This is my first semester with Collegiate Recovery, and I am already so grateful to be a part of such an inclusive and supportive environment! As someone who is very passionate about helping people, I feel so lucky to be given the opportunity to work with such an amazing program! In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, white water rafting, spending time with my friends, and cooking!"
Lindsey Compton
Student Employee
"Hello! My name is Lindsey Compton and I am a sophomore dual major in Mental Health and Addiction Studies/Psychology. Some of my favorite things to do are to go shopping, hang out with my friends, go to the gym, and go on runs. I want to go into the mental health/recovery field after graduation. My goal is to start my own clinic! I am super excited to meet new people!!"
Kara Scheb
Student Marketing Employee
"My name is Kara Scheb and I am a class of 2028 double major in Communication Studies and Multidisciplinary Media Studies. As someone whom went through the recovery of an Eating Disorder, it means a lot to me to be working for this program. I have such a fun time creating content for the social media as well as making flyers, and I’m truly grateful to have such spectacular coworkers by my side. Since my field of study doesn’t look into recovery and well being , I find such inspiration in hearing about all aspects of it through meetings and events, and hope to utilize what I learn here out in the real world once i graduate!"