Ais Russell

Recovery Associate

Ais graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and brings experience with addiction treatment, nonprofit work, and harm reduction. Prior to joining Release Recovery, she worked at a dual-diagnosis IOP treatment center. She plans to pursue a career in social work and dedicate her work to helping others. Ais has been sober for over three years and is an active member of the 12-step recovery community. She draws on her professional experience, education, and personal experience in recovery to support each client according to their specific needs and goals. She believes that cultivating joy and excitement is crucial to recovery, and aims to help clients build full lives in sobriety.