Susan Belshaw, CRPS and President and Executive Director
Sue first began working with peer support groups in 2007 in Bennington, VT and then in Ocala, FL in 2015. She received credentials as a Recovery Peer Specialist through the Florida Certification Board in 2017. She further advanced her efforts in December of 2019 when she developed Together To Thrive (T2T) as a 501 C3 non-profit organization. Sue works to help peers discover their own strengths and use   them to develop skills and set goals for improved wellness and resilience.
Kelly Blizzard, Vice President  Kelly brings her sense of humor and her incredible listening skills to groups. She is working towards becoming a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist sometime in the future. Meanwhile Kelly is busy raising a family, working full time at a busy dog grooming practice and assisting with T2T group facilitating.
Rachel Newton, Secretary
Rachel is a busy wife and mother and has a degree in Biology and a Masters in Nutrition Policy. She works for the Vermont Department of Health as a Prevention Specialist. Rachel is passionate about people becoming aware of hazards and lifestyle choices that affect optimal health and helping them actively pursue wellness.
Syd Phelps, Treasurer
Syd has been involved with financial record keeping in churches, and brings that expertise to us. She keeps us diligent with the details of our operation and has the wisdom and ability to keep us encouraged by the big picture of what we do.

All of the T2T board members and staff are strong in their faith in the Lord and in our mission of helping people to pursue wellness and connection and to thrive. Together To Thrive is blessed by each of them!