Lana Mahoney has been a Wyoming resident the majority of her life and a Cheyenne resident for over 30 years. She began her journey with Recover Wyoming in 2011 as a volunteer and has since worked for the organization in various roles including; Administrative Assistant, Laramie County Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Case Manager, and Peer Specialist Training Coordinator. She has been instrumental in furthering the Peer Specialist profession in the state. Lana is a person in long-term recovery and Certified Peer Specialist with Mastery and Forensic endorsements. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Education from Laramie County Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming. She also has completed a Master's Certification from Colorado State University in Non-profit Administration. Lana is also a member of the Wyoming Governor's Behavioral Health Advisory Council.