Karen Chrapek

Karen Chrapek’s career in the substance use disorder (SUD) field flourished while working at Darryl Strawberry Recovery where she provided public relations, business development and education. With 42 years of recovery, her passion is helping individuals struggling with the self-destructive cycle of using drugs. Karen is currently the Executive Director of the Volusia Recovery Alliance, Inc., a CAPRSS accredited 501c3 nonprofit providing recovery resources to those seeking healing from SUD. Built on recovery principles, the organization provides a psychologically safe work environment where employees can thrive. A favorite part of Karen’s job is being on the First Responder peer support team