Becky comes to Bacon Street with years of working in the field of addiction and recovery services. Her journey started after she realized her beautiful 18-year-old daughter had been introduced to Percocet and was depending on it to get through her day. Becky quickly realized this was something she knew nothing about except what she saw on tv and movies. So, she got busy trying to educate herself any way she could. For the average person it was not easy. But fortunately, she was referred to a local non-profit that had a support group for parents with a child suffering with Substance Use Disorder. From there, she not only learned all she could regarding addiction, but Becky was hired by the non-profit as their Chief Operations officer and took on the role of Family support. She has since been educated as a Peer Recovery Specialist and a Grief Recovery Method Specialist. She also has a special interest in a program called “Invitation to Change”, which she hopes to bring to Bacon Street. Unfortunately, these are both areas Becky has lived experience with, as her daughter Katie died in 2019 from fentanyl poisoning. You will quickly find after meeting her she has worked very hard to find the joy of living again and has so many loves and interests that it is hard to put them all down here. I will say she is crazy about Orchids and gardening, as well as Pilates. But her real loves are her husband Eric, their dog Curry and, topping the list, their 11-month-old grandson Miles. Oh yeah, and fashion and AMAZON!

Dr. Cynthia Favret is a licensed clinical psychologist who has largely retired after 45 years of clinical practice working in the forensic arena on the Federal, state, and local levels. Although she was born and schooled in Ohio (Kent State!), she has lived the majority of her life in the most beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia. She is also the parent to a young adult with autism and an intellectual disability who lives between his home in Williamsburg and his services in Richmond. She spends the majority of her spare time cleaning up after her rescue dog, Weezer.

Teri and her husband moved to Williamsburg in 2017 when she retired from her career in management for a regional healthcare company. In her career, she had extensive experience in managing staff, operations, and budgets. She was responsible for developing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing and implementing operational programs. Having a science-based career, and learning that her son was struggling with substance use, she started a search to find a way to help him. In this search, Teri has explored various types of support groups for families. She is grateful for educational opportunities that have given her a better understanding of the whys of substance misuse, the impact on the whole family, and how a family member can shift behavior towards hope. As her son was finding his own recovery, she worked to build understanding, recovery, and peace in herself. Teri has immense compassion for individuals and families on this journey. She intends to serve on the Board of Directors for Bacon Street in the capacity of a family member with lived experience so that BSYFS can continue to provide support, education, and hope to individuals and their families.

Alexa is originally from Tampa, FL and moved to Williamsburg with her family in 2005. She and her husband, Drew Faithful have two children, Allyson age 16 and Elias age 10, and a chihuahua named Dolly. Alexa is a reputable Mortgage Broker here in Williamsburg, and is well known as a trusted “go-to” for all things related to Real Estate Lending. Her husband Drew is a local Web Designer for small to medium size businesses.

Alexa’s hobbies include fitness, hiking, taking trips with her family, and volunteering. She and her husband also enjoy rescuing and fostering dogs from different local rescue groups. Alexa joined Bacon Street as a Board Member after a long and difficult road of mental health struggles with their eldest daughter. Through their experience, it became clear that there was an overwhelming need for mental health services for young people and their families here in the Williamsburg area and beyond. She hopes to make a positive impact as well as help other families that are going through a similar experience.

An active member in the Williamsburg community, Harrison recently stepped down as Board President at Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, where he has served since 2018 and as President since 2019. Harrison served on the Olde Town Medical and Dental Center Board of Directors from 2014 through 2016.  He was also the former Board Chair of The AIDS Fund from 2010-2012 and the Williamsburg AIDS Network Board from 2007, and Chair from 2008 into 2010. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar Health Law Section.

Harrison’s interest in our community’s health aligns with his profession as a health law attorney in the Williamsburg office of Goodman Allen Donnelly, PC, following its acquisition of his former firm Mellette, PC, where he was a partner, practicing since 2005. Harrison counsels clients on a variety of legal issues, including state and federal regulatory compliance, reimbursement, licensing, facility and practice operations and transactions.

Harrison earned bachelor’s degrees in history and political science from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2003, he received his JD from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary, where he studied as a Benjamin Rush Bioethics Scholar. Prior to joining Mellette, PC, Harrison clerked for the Honorable Walter S. Felton of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

Raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Harrison has long family ties to Virginia. He lives in Williamsburg with his wife Marta, a marine science researcher, and his son and daughter.

Mike Lewis is an Account Executive with Relation Insurance specializing in Property and Casualty Business Insurance in and around the Williamsburg area. He has over 25 years of experience in the industry.  Mike is actively engaged in the Williamsburg and York County communities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg and is the Kiwanis Advisor to the William and Mary Circle K International (CKI) Club at the College of William & Mary. Mike has also served on the Board of Directors for the York County Chamber of Commerce for 3 years and is the current President. He joined the Board of Directors for Bacon Street in February 2022 serving as the Vice President. Mental Health has always been important to Mike and his family and is what spearheaded his decision to become involved with Bacon Street Youth and Family Services. Mike has resided in James City County for over 20 years with his wife Christina and their daughters Alexandra and Eleanor.

Amber Saloka is the Vice President Business Relationship Manager at Chesapeake Bank and is dedicated to building relationships with businesses, non-profits, and individuals in the Williamsburg community. She has over seventeen years of management experience and over eleven years of financial industry experience. Amber joined the Bacon Street Youth and Family Services Board at the end of 2022 and currently serves on the Executive Committee as Treasurer. Mental health has always been an important issue to her but her passion to join came after COVID and the huge impact it had on the mental health of adults and youth. “I want to be an advocate for better access to treatment, educate the public about mental health challenges and assist in reducing the negative stigma around mental health.” Amber resides in Yorktown with her husband Adam and 7 year-old daughter, Blakely.