Our story
Rising Together, One Step at a Time
She Rises Recovery LLC was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every woman deserves a safe space to heal, grow, and reclaim her life. We walk alongside women on their journey to recovery — not as bystanders, but as partners who understand the courage it takes to rise.
What We Stand For
Compassion
We meet every woman exactly where she is, without judgment. Healing begins when you feel truly seen and heard, and that is the foundation of everything we do.
Empowerment
Recovery is not something we do for you — it is something we help you discover within yourself. We provide the tools, encouragement, and belief that you are capable of lasting change.
Community
No one should walk this road alone. We cultivate a sisterhood of women who lift each other up, share their stories, and celebrate every milestone together.
Our Approach
Through peer support, mentoring, recovery coaching, life skills development, workforce readiness, trauma-informed education, creative expression, and community partnerships, we help women develop the confidence and resilience needed to thrive beyond survival.
At She Rises Recovery, we don't simply focus on overcoming addiction — we focus on restoring lives. We believe recovery is about healing the mind, body, and spirit while creating opportunities for purpose, leadership, healthy relationships, and long-term success.
Whether a woman is taking her first step toward recovery or continuing her journey of healing, she will find encouragement, acceptance, and hope within our community.
The Heart Behind She Rises
Founded by Lena Griffin-Mays, a woman with more than 15 years of lived recovery experience, She Rises Recovery was created from the belief that healing is possible when women are supported with compassion, understanding, and community. Our programs are designed to meet women where they are while providing practical tools for lasting recovery and personal growth.
Lena Griffin-Mays
Founder & Director
With more than 15 years of lived recovery experience, Lena created She Rises to be the community she wished had existed on her own journey — a place where every woman is met with compassion, belief, and the support she deserves.
Larisa Tonyetta Goodrum
President
Larisa Tonyetta Goodrum is a distinguished faith leader, community advocate, and public servant whose work reflects a deep commitment to service, empowerment, and spiritual transformation. At 39, she is a devoted single mother, ordained minister, and manager with the United States Postal Service, exemplifying excellence in both her professional career and ministry.
In March 2025, Larisa founded the Ladies & Men In Harmony Prayer Group, a growing movement dedicated to prayer, unity, and community impact. Under her visionary leadership, the group has become a catalyst for change — fostering spiritual growth, promoting healing within homes, and inspiring individuals to walk boldly in purpose.
Beyond prayer, Larisa leads with action. Through consistent outreach efforts, the group gives back monthly to the community, supports individuals in launching small businesses, encourages educational advancement, and provides guidance and resources that uplift and restore lives. Her ministry stands as a testament to faith in motion — where lives are not only prayed for, but transformed.
Recognized for her compassion, leadership, and unwavering dedication, Larisa continues to make a meaningful impact in the Cleveland community and beyond.
Amanda Harris
Chief Operations Officer
Amanda Harris was born on July 21, 1992, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised on Cleveland's East Side in the St. Clair neighborhood. She is an author, poet, Licensed Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS), Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), advocate, speaker, and nonprofit leader whose life and work are dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, addiction, and trauma.
Having endured profound domestic violence beginning at the age of seven, Amanda transformed her pain into purpose. Her journey is a testament to the belief that our circumstances do not define us — our resilience, choices, and determination do. Today, she uses both her lived experience and professional credentials to help individuals find hope, healing, and restoration.
Amanda is the Founder of Saving Virtues Foundation, a nonprofit committed to supporting survivors of human trafficking, and the Founder and Host of the Open Letters to a Survivor Podcast. As COO of She Rises Recovery, she helps advance the organization's mission of empowering individuals in recovery and supporting survivors as they rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and community.
Amanda is also the author of five books: Back from Bondage: How I Broke Free, In His Eyes: Finding My Way Back to God, The Wounded Sunflower, She Is, and Confessions of a Sex Slave. Her life's mission is to educate, empower, and equip survivors with the tools they need to heal — reminding them that they are more than what they have experienced.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you are just beginning your journey or looking for renewed support, we are here for you. Reach out today — you do not have to do this alone.
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