Jacob Merrion

Jacob has worked as Colorado Peer and Family Specialist since 2017 and has served as the Certification Manager for the Colorado Providers Association Certification Manager for the past 2 years. Recently, Jacob shifted into a Program Director role for Advance Pathways where his team helps individuals focus on recovery from harmful behaviors while gaining livable wage employment to move into independent housing. In his work he is passionate about reducing the stigma associated with addiction and substance use disorders, and improving access to resources and services for individuals rebounding from homelessness and achieving the highest level of self-sufficiency.