Our Board of Directors
Guided by compassion and lived experience, our board is committed to creating space for healing, hope, and second chances.
Samantha Beman
Samantha is the founder of Healing Roots Foundation and a passionate advocate for recovery and second chances. In long-term recovery herself, she brings compassion, understanding, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families on their path to healing.
Founder & PresidentTracy Defazio
Tracy is deeply involved in her local community and passionate about supporting families impacted by addiction. As both a dedicated advocate and a parent of someone in recovery, she brings a personal and compassionate perspective to her work, helping drive community connection and fundraising efforts for Healing Roots.
Community & FundraisingBusiness & Treasury Tanya Moore
Tanya is the founder of Cultivate Strategy and a passionate advocate for building meaningful, sustainable businesses and communities. She brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to strategy, finance, and growth—helping ensure Healing Roots can support families not just today, but for years to come.
Community & WellnessJane MacPherson
Jane is the founder of See Jane Heal and a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Yoga Teacher, and Reflexologist. She is passionate about holistic healing, community connection, and creating space for people to restore balance and wellbeing.