JoCo Angels Leadership Team

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 Patrick and Kelley know the weight of "unimaginable loss" twice over. In 2017, they lost David, a 19-year-old who loved people exactly as they were. In 2023, they lost 22-year-old John, whose humor and joy live on in his young daughter. Having walked through the valley of suicide and fentanyl poisoning, Pat and Kelley now find purpose in helping others find Jesus, destigmatizing the mental health factors behind addiction, and standing in the gap for families in crisis. 

 Danette lost her beautiful daughter Dakota to an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2019. Danette's passion is to help educate our young people about the dangers of drug use, and help them to understand that they are worthy and deserving of a great life. Also, it’s her goal to help our community understand that drugs do not discriminate and addiction can happen to anyone. 

 I'm Christy Bilbrey Gonzales, an original JoCo girl from McGee's Crossroads. I work full time for Freedom Biker Church-I'm the chaos coordinator some would say. I do a little bit of everything-but the preaching. JoCo Angels called me up a few years ago and wanted my help to put on a ride (a benefit ride that has become the annual fundraiser! Always last Sat of April)-and it's been a great ride since! I just want to help people. I want to make them smile-maybe even laugh if I can! God gave me many talents to share and do for others. I've seen addiction all my life in many ways. I just want to help change just one person and make a difference! Cause for that one person-their whole world changes-and that's BIG :) 

 In 2022, Misty’s world was forever changed by the loss of her beautiful son, Caleb, to a fentanyl overdose. Caleb was more than a statistic; he was a light in the lives of those who knew him, whose potential was cut short by a single, tragic moment. Today, Misty honors Caleb’s memory by stepping into the gap for others. She serves as a vocal advocate, stripping away the stigma of addiction to reveal its true dangers and emphasizing that recovery isn't a destination, but a lifelong journey that requires constant focus, community support, and unwavering hope. 

 Holly is a resilient survivor of addiction who has turned her personal victory into a lifeline for others. Today, she serves as a dedicated caseworker, specializing in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to provide a clinical and compassionate pathway to recovery for her community. Her commitment is deeply personal: Holly has navigated the unimaginable pain of losing her own son in a tragic car accident, and as the sister of Kelley Blas and aunt to John and David Steen, she has stood on the front lines of a family’s battle against the opioid and fentanyl crisis. These layers of loss have forged in her a relentless drive to break generational chains of addiction and prove that healing is possible for the entire family tree. 

 Tammy is a mother who knows the tireless devotion required to love a child through addiction. Though her beautiful son Eric was lost to a car accident after years of battle, Tammy and her husband Howard continue the fight for other families. Through their involvement with Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL), they share the hard-won lessons of remaining strong in the face of a family crisis. They are a testament to the power of community, proving that even in the wake of loss, we can find the strength to serve and the courage to hope.