It all started in the year 2024. Joe Barsana, a King County Drug Court graduate from 2020, though about what it would look like to create an alumni association that serves and connects all of Washington State.

Tonia McClanahan, a graduate herself, met up with Joe at the state conference for Drug Court professionals, and they brainstormed.

Caitlin Goodeill, a graduate from 2020, sat in on the presentation at the state conference that Joe was speaking at with Tonia.

Allyson Lund overheard the presentation as well, thinking about how her time in Family Court has prepared her for such an opportunity.

One or six zoom meetings later, a non-profit was formed with the hard work and dedication of all the above. As well as Eric (E.V.) Velez, the creator of WSTCAA’s logo and the best man out there.

Lex Worthington, Gregory Rodriguez, and Lillian Lee, Seattle University Law Program scholars stepped up to the plate and assisted in the creation and paperwork needed for the IRS.

The WSTCAA was formed as a way to connect alumni from all over Washington State with a very priceless gift, a supportive recovery community.

The WSTCAA Board consists of Joe Barsana (Pres.), Tonia McClanahan (V. Pres.), Allyson Lund (Treas.), and Caitlin Goodeill (Sec.).

This is the beginning of our journey as a nonprofit, and as a sober community sharing the resilience found within lived experience. We hope to continue to reach thousands and help all counties in Washington State to reach their full potential within their Alumni Associations.