Have a listen to our latest episode with Michael Lane, M.A. Ed., NCPS, who works in Fairfax, Va. as the Division Director for Recovery Services. In this episode, we discuss Michael’s journey as a peer from homelessness to becoming a strong and effective peer leader making a big impact through his work at the Fairfax Falls Church Community Service Board. We also discuss his work in the arts which led him to create the concept “Year of the Peer” which, in turn, inspired the 2023 state-wide celebratory movement of the same.

Michael Lane, M.A., NCPS, is the Division Director of Recovery Services at the Fairfax Falls Church Community Service Board in Fairfax, Va. He holds a Bachelors in Drama from UC Irvine as well as a Masters in Organizational Learning and Effectiveness from University of the Pacific. In addition, Mr. Lane holds several certifications which include WRAP Facilitator and Certified Wellness Works Trainer .