The Begin Anew Crew
Our highly skilled team leans on self-development and ethics as our keys to success.
At Begin Anew we take pride on fast response to all referrals and going above and beyond for our participants.
Justin McNeal
Executive Director
Justin serves as our fearless leader and Executive Director, embodying the belief that there is no single "right or wrong" path to recovery. With personal experience in both recovery and the justice systems, he has spent the past six years developing innovative Peer Recovery Support programs tailored for justice-impacted individuals seeking recovery.
Justin’s extensive background includes years of training both the community and the Peer Recovery Support workforce, equipping them with the tools needed for success. His expertise spans justice systems navigation, building strategic partnerships, ethics, harm reduction, and curriculum development, making him a valuable resource for those seeking education and support in justice-involved recovery initiatives.
Rocky DeYoung
Lead Trainer/Sub-Contractor
Rocky DeYoung brings over 30 years of experience working inside both state and federal prison systems as a reentry specialist and advocate. He has dedicated his career to supporting high-risk, justice-involved individuals as they navigate the complex federal reentry process.
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Before stepping into the private sector, Rocky spent four years as a Reentry Specialist with U.S. Probation in the District of Minnesota, where he developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by people returning from incarceration.
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Amanda Amundson
Peer Supervisor
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Amanda is a person in long-term recovery and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist whose personal journey inspires her passion for helping others. After overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life, she regained custody of her children and now uses her lived experience to offer hope and guidance to those navigating recovery.
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Amanda spent two years with Begin Anew as a Recovery Navigator, providing peer support and connecting individuals with resources to help them achieve their recovery goals. She now serves as Begin Anew's Peer Supervisor, where she mentors peer staff, supports program quality, and continues to champion recovery by helping others build healthy, independent lives.
Mark Edelson - Community Engagement
William Erhart - Chair
Joe Morris - Vice Chair
Kirk Lundmark - Secretary
