Meet the Team

Growing up in South LA, in a community that was affected by substance use disorder, Paul saw the ugly truth of addiction. He saw how addiction robbed people of their bright futures. Early in his teenage years, he struggled with alcohole. At the lowest point in his life, Paul found mentors who guided him to his second chance. Having been labeled as a failure, he was introduced to a program called Educational Opportunity Program which allowed him to attend college at Cal State Northridge. College boosted Paul's self-esteem and gave him the power to choose a different path. One of his goals in life is to provide those who want it a second chance. Paul believes everyone deserves a second chance and he wants to be someone who can provide that opportunity.

Matthew is a committed and hard-working professional with over 12 years of sobriety. While growing up, Matthew's family system was full of alcoholism and mental health issues. After struggling with addiction later in his adult years, he became conscious of the lack of awareness in our society around these subjects. He became so passionate about figuring out a way to contribute that he went back to college in his late 30s to learn everything he could to help others who struggle with addiction and mental health issues. Through his personal experience of finding a sober community with AA and Al-Anon, he realized how important community is to the process of maintaining sobriety. Matthew also saw a need for sober living to establish a safe place for people facing their issues and jumped on the opportunity of joining the LARC board of directors. He will continue to pursue new and practical ways to do his part for the sober living community.

Jeff, a proud Los Angeles native, brings over a decade of CPA experience, including time at a Big Four firm. His NGO work in disaster recovery across the U.S. and Mexico reinforced his belief in the power of connection and community support. A Koreatown resident, Jeff advocates for public transportation and enjoys exploring the city’s vibrant culture. In his free time, he plays soccer with his city league team and relaxes with his beloved cat, Licenciado. Jeff is honored to support LA Recovery Connect’s mission of empowering individuals on their recovery journeys.

Tyler is in family recovery and knows firsthand the importance of supporting the recovery lifestyle. As a professional photographer based in Los Angeles, CA with over 14 years as a member the IATSE Local 600 Union, he can either be found on-set or in the air hanging from the side of a helicopter. He is also a member of stillsync, a creative collective. A passionate community organizer, Tyler believes in the transformative power of collective action and community support. He engages with his local Buy Nothing group fostering a sense of connection and generosity within his South LA neighborhood. Outside of work he can be found hiking with his family, traveling to unique areas, playing board games or finding balance through yoga.