Found Recovery July 13, 1995

Ana has a strong personal commitment to explore multiple pathways for recovery and treatment. She continues to cultivate resources to connect individuals and their families to sustainable long-term options.

Growing up on the west side of Wallingford, CT, Ana lost her way in life at a young age which took her down a path that wasn’t conducive to meeting healthy social norms. Despite her misguided experiences and adversities, she is now enjoying success in many areas in life. It’s been over 26 years now that Ana has identified herself as a woman in recovery, which means she hasn’t used any mood or mind altering substances, including alcohol, since July 13, 1995.

She has had the honor of doing service work in many communities and has shared her story both nationally and internationally. Ana has a very colorful and motivating way of sharing her journey, leaving her audiences hopeful and inspired.

A believer that success cannot be achieved alone, Ana strives for win-win outcomes. Her diverse network has aided her in helping many people. Humble and open to opportunities while learning about the disease of addiction, she has remained an asset to those affected by substance use disorders and possible co-occurring mental health challenges.

After 26 years in a corporate career, Ana has transitioned all her energies into TriCircle, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. This company was created to support the solutions, education and resources needed in Connecticut communities. Ana believes that bringing TriCircle to full implementation will fulfill her lifetime purpose to serve.

Ana integrates complementary methodology and techniques to help individuals effectively address their life challenges. She supports families and their loved ones who are affected by the disease of addiction to find solutions, continued successes, and the resources needed to thrive in life.

At the age of 42, with 10 years of recovery, Ana enrolled in college for the first time. Years later, education still drives her passion and purpose. She has had the privilege of sharing her recovery story in many places. Ana has also been documented as part of the “I Am Not Anonymous” project. http://www.iamnotanonymous.org/ana

Ana regularly says that the shame, guilt, isolation and stigma that surround individuals and families affected by the disease are just as detrimental as the disease itself. The opposite of addiction is connection, and Together WE are Stronger!