Meet Our Staff
Executive Director
Carmen Capozzi
Carmen founded Sage’s Army, Inc. in 2012, following the passing of his son, Sage, from an accidental overdose. From that day forward, Carmen has worked to raise community awareness and had advocated for treatment and hope for those struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). Carmen has helped thousands of people of people navigate their individual journeys to recovery and that, in itself, keep his passion alive. Over the years, Carmen has inspired parents, and individuals in recovery to help those struggling with SUD, either individually, or by sharing in groups, like Sage’s Army. He has served, at the Governor’s request, on the Pennsylvania Council on Drug Abuse. He also currently sits on the Parent Panel Advisory (PPAC) of the PA department of Drug & Alcohol programs. Carmen has testified at public hearings by the House Judiciary Committee on the Commonwealth’s current opioid epidemic. Professionally, Carmen is a successful businessman and has operated his own flooring business for over 20 years.
Director of Operations
Janice Olson, AS, CRS, FPS
Janice Olson joined Sage’s Army in November 2021 as our CRS Supervisor and was promoted to the Director of Operations in 2022. Having provided peer support services for over six years in a variety of recovery & treatment settings, Janice brings to Sage’s Army a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the recovery community. With an associate’s degree in psychology and a wide variety of social services certifications, Janice is well-placed to support both people who use drugs & their loved ones. As the Director of Operations, Janice advises our dedicated team of peer support staff, collaborating with them to support our service participants with empathy and respect, with a focus on trauma-informed care.
Since joining Sage’s Army, Janice has spearheaded a variety of new services available at Sage’s Army, including our new Re-entry Program. Janice is passionate about criminal justice reform and our Re-entry Program aims to keep people on parole and probation out of jail and into appropriate treatment and/or recovery avenues. She is a firm believer in de-stigmatizing people who use drugs and the formerly incarcerated, continuing our commitment to encourage multiple pathways to recovery. Janice also coordinates our new Wednesday evening Positive Peer recreation night, where our service participants take a break from introspection to enjoy various tabletop games and food.
Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor
Kristin Mull, CRS/CFRS
Kristin joined the Sage’s Army team in November of 2022 and currently holds certifications as a Recovery Specialist and family Recovery Specialist. Kristin recently became the CRS Supervisor in December of 2023. Kristin herself is a person in recovery and has worked in the field for over 4 years, providing guidance and support to those in need. During that time, she has seen firsthand the myriad of barriers that individuals sometimes face early in the recovery process. Kristin is an advocate of evidence-based treatment and harm reduction approaches and believes in the power of peer support. through her own experience and professional training, Kristin aims to empower others to achieve lasting recovery and lead fulfilling lives.
Business Manager
Transportation Coordinator/Van Driver
Jason Lunn, CRS
Jason joined Sage’s Army in August of 2023. Jumping on-board as the transportation Coordinator/Van Driver. Jason has been involved with Sage’s Army over the past two years by initially receiving CRS services and started his relationship with Sage’s Army as a peer in early recovery. Jason has actively volunteered at many events at Sage’s Army as well. He is a grateful person in recovery and has been substance free since 2021. He is passionate about working with individuals that suffer with substance use. He offers Sage’s Army the ability to organize the pick-ups and drop-offs of peers receiving services in an efficient manner that allows for a smooth experience for anyone struggling with transportation. He is also finding ways to allow transportation to and from meetings facilitated by Sage’s Army. Jason has a great personality with positive insight and a great message of experience, strength and hope. Everyday, he implements the importance of being grateful. One of his favorite quotes is ” Change your perception and you will change your world”.
Administrative Assistant
Shane Heckman, CRS
Shane joined the Sage’s Army team in June of 2022, and currently holds his Recovery Specialist certification. Shane himself is a person in recovery and has worked in the field for over 2 years. Shane serves his community by educating and advocating for people who use substances and people in recovery. By doing so, he hopes to help end the stigma associated with substance use. Shane has experienced and overcome many barriers in his early recovery, and hopes that his experiences can help individuals achieve and maintain lasting recovery and a fulfilling life without using substances, and that there are many resources within the community that can aide in their recovery.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Recovery Support
Jennifer Cochran, CRS
My recovery journey began in 2010, and I have been providing peer support since 2019. I bring with me to Sage’s Army various life experiences, formal education and passion to assist individuals in transitioning from surviving to thriving. I support all pathways to recovery; harm reduction in all forms saves lives.
“Our other core need is authenticity. Definitions vary, but here’s one that I think applies best to this discussion: the quality of being true to oneself, and the capacity to shape one’s own life from a deep knowledge of that self.”
― Gabor Maté
Recovery Support
Tony Burnsworth, CRS/CFRS
Tony recently joined the Sage’s Army team in February of 2023. He is a person in recovery with over 2 years substance free. He looks forward to serving his peers and community. Working in this field is his way of giving back. Tony wants people to know that they can live a fulfilling life without using substances.
Recovery Support
Samantha McCleary, CRS/CFRS
Samantha joined the Sage’s Army team in September 2024. She presently holds certifications in Certified Recovery Specialist and Certified Recovery Family Specialist. Samantha herself has been in recovery since January 2023. She has overcome many challenges to achieve and maintain sobriety. Samantha looks forward to everyday and is dedicated to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction.
Recovery Support
Amber Yingling, CRS
Amber joined Sage’s Army as a CRS in September 2024. She is a person in recovery beginning August 2020. Amber’s personal journey with recovery was a pathway of discovery, and learning who she truly is without substances as a mask. Her goals are to eventually obtain a degree in addiction counseling, and to continue advocating for those who experience a substance abuse disorder. She cares deeply about helping those who have walked similar paths to hers, and will never stop advocating for them, whether it is at Sage’s Army or out in the community. Amber believes deeply in the phrase that “my worst day sober will always be better than my best day drinking”. Recovery is possible and she is looking forward to helping others achieve their goals.