Our Leaders
We believe leadership should reflect the community it serves. Our staff and governing board are made up of individuals with lived experience in recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders. Many also identify as members or allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Their lived expertise, compassion, and commitment to service guide our mission and strengthen our impact. We are inspired by their leadership and grateful for the work they do to uplift our recovery community.
John Nimmo, CPRS-S
John Nimmo is the Founder and Executive Director of Ladybug Recovery Community, a peer-led Recovery Community Organization serving LGBTQIA+ and underserved populations. A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a person in long-term recovery from substance use and mental illness, John leads with lived experience, empathy, and authenticity. He is a Certified Peer Recovery Support Supervisor (CPRS-S) and has worked as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) since 2020, bringing extensive frontline and supervisory experience to his work, and he serves as a State Peer Support Training Facilitator, helping prepare and mentor the peer workforce. John is also the Owner of White Lotus PRS, a consulting firm and social media and video production workforce development program supporting recovery organizations. He is a member of the National Peer Recovery Alliance Ohio Affiliate, previously served as Director of Peer Support at Case Western Reserve University, and was the Project Manager for the anti-stigma campaign On the Road of Recovery, reflecting his commitment to advocacy, storytelling, and peer-driven systems change across Ohio.
Founder and Executive DirectorNikki McCabe
Kane Tarrance
Board President
Board SecretaryBen Gibbs
Technology Strategist
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Board Treasurer, Pro TempKimberly Tatro
Kim Tatro is a dedicated recovery advocate with 19 years of lived recovery experience, bringing compassion and leadership to her work as a Certified Peer Supporter and Operations Coordinator with Project White Butterfly in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to operating her 28-year cleaning business, she has supported individuals across multiple settings, including facilitating groups and one-on-one peer support in Medina County Jail through Hope Recovery Community, working in recovery housing as a Resident Coordinator, and serving in the clinical field with Ohio Guidestone. Kim leads street outreach and harm reduction efforts through Project White Butterfly and has served on the Board of Directors for Cathy’s House, advocating for residents and recovery supports. Known for her inclusive spirit and unconditional acceptance, she has long been an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and is passionate about uplifting others on their recovery journeys. Kim lives in Parma Heights with her dog, Lady, and is the proud mother of three adult children in the Cleveland area.
Chrissy Strong
Community Engagement Consultant
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.