WA State Therapeutic Courts Alumni Association

05/12/2026

Let’s hear it for Jordan!

Alumni Spotlight: Jordan A- Grays Harbor Therapeutic Court Graduate

From Jordan:

Recovery’s been like floating a river. It’s always beautiful, and sometimes I’ve got to paddle, sometimes I’ve got to get out and walk a little bit and sometimes I’ve got to stop controlling it and just float. I’m in peer support training currently as I write this update and blazing my own path through the Native Pathways Program at Evergreen State College (which was a goal on my plan in drug court) finding my voice and actually using it. My sober date is June 12th, 2023, I am coming up on three years on June 12th, 2026 still rebuilding with intention. “Using my words and not my hands” was a silly joke with the judge, now it’s how I move. Steady. Accountable. Different. It’s harvest season, and I’m working with good intention. Preparing devil’s club glycerites for strength, protection, and resilience, drying nettle for teas that build inner strength and keep the body strong, learning to listen, harvest right, and make medicine in a good way. I stay grounded in sweat lodge, keeping my spirit right, and this year I’m making medicine for canoe journey. Showing up for community the way I once needed someone to show up for me. I’m not part of the program anymore. I’m walking my own path now, with intention, with voice, and with purpose.

Siokwil,

Jordan

05/09/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Mohn - Pierce County Drug Court

Graduating from the Pierce County Drug Court in 2017 is one of the proudest moments of my life. This journey challenged me in every way, but it also gave me the tools, accountability, and support I needed to truly change. I’m proud not just of completing the program, but of the man I’ve become in the process. I am someone who shows up, takes responsibility, and lives with purpose. One of my greatest accomplishments is being able to give back as an alumni coordinator for Pierce County Alliance, supporting others who are walking the same path I once did. We have an abundant alumni program that is creating a culture of family within the drug court graduates and clients. Recovery has given me a second chance, and I’m proud to use my story to help others believe that change is possible.

Mike, along with Jami lead a breakout session on “Planning Events- Having fun in Recovery” at the New Mexico Courts Alumni Summit. The session s was noted to be engaging, and informative. He was also selected to do a keynote speech! Their presentation was such a huge hit with significant national attention, and they been asked to do their presentation to numerous other state conferences as well.

05/09/2026

The Pierce County Alliance alumni group led by Michael Mohn and Jami Bonomo has been doing groudbreaking work in the theapeutic court alumni community. We are excited to have them speaking at the Yakima Celebration!

The Pierce County (WA) Alliance Drug Court alumni group showed up in full force for this week’s meeting, with more than 60 people in attendance. Recovery thrives when people come together, lift one another up, and continue showing up for the next person walking through the door.

We are stronger together. 💙

05/09/2026

We are one week away from the Therapeutic Court Alumni Celebration sponsored by Pierce County Alliance!

05/08/2026

Let’s hear it for Daniel! 👏 👏

Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Miller

Daniel Miller is a proud graduate of the Lewis County Drug Court program, having completed it on December 5, 2023. Since graduating, he has continued to build a positive and stable life—recently becoming engaged to his fiancée, purchasing a home, and launching his own peptide business. He remains actively involved with Lewis County Drug Court and will always stay connected to the program that helped transform his life. It gave him the tools, perspective, and support to realize that there is so much more to life, and he is committed to carrying those lessons forward.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the Issaquah Community Court grad! 👏 👏

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the Lewis County Alumni!

05/06/2026

We first met Natalia at our in-person celebration in SeaTac last year. Ever since she has shown so much dedication to the therapeutic court community. We are just so proud of her!

05/05/2026

We are so proud of Karis Bjerke! 👏 👏

Alumni Spotlight: Karis Bjerke- King County Drug Diversion Court (KCDDC) Alumni

In 2009, Karis was accepted into the King County Drug Diversion Court (KCDDC) program. She successfully graduated Drug Court in 2011. She decided to “Give back the gifts that were given to me” by obtaining her substance use degree and working as a treatment counselor. She went on to continue her education, receiving her BSSW and MSW degrees. Today, Karis is now the Clinical Practices Manager with Pioneer Human Services at their King County Residential Treatment Program. Karis shares with great appreciation for KCDDC. “If it wasn’t for God and KCDDC, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Drug Court provided me with encouragement, accountability, and a structure that I desperately needed. Oftentimes, the Court knew what I needed more than I did. To this day, if I needed anything, I could call them, and they would offer guidance or support. My relationship with KCDDC didn’t end when I graduated. Being accepted into KCDDC saved my life and helped me become who I am today.”