Michael J. Krause
Executive Director
Michael J. Krause serves as the Executive Director of Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations (OhioPRO). He has served OhioPRO in this capacity since June 2021 and is its inaugural Executive Director. Michael is a tireless advocate for all individuals in, or working towards, recovery and the peer-run organizations that provide recovery support.
Under his leadership, OhioPRO has enjoyed remarkable success in its many strategic initiatives. His accomplishments over that time include developing a mobile application to be used by certified peers, creating funding opportunities for peer-run organizations, and engaging the peer community through learning opportunities.
He has a personal passion for recovery because he, too, is a person with a lived experience and is in sustained recovery. Michael has served in a variety of executive-level positions throughout his professional career; a majority of that service was within the affordable housing industry. Michael currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Westminster College.
Megan Conkle
Program Director
Megan Conkle is a dedicated and experienced professional who is deeply committed to creating positive change in the fields of housing, supportive services, and public administration. As the Program Director at OhioPRO, Megan collaborates with peer-run organizations to establish streamlined structures that enhance the accessibility, strength, and equity of statewide recovery systems.
Prior to joining the OhioPRO team, Megan served as the Director of Housing and Supportive Services at the YWCA of Canton. In this role, she successfully led a diverse range of programs, including a homeless shelter, rapid rehousing program, and Permanent Supportive Housing program. Recognizing the importance of supporting individuals in active substance use and recovery, Megan implemented innovative harm reduction strategies that effectively addressed their unique needs.
Before her tenure at the YWCA, Megan served as the Resident Services Administrative Analyst at the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. Here, she demonstrated a passionate commitment to promoting resident choice and ensuring resource availability, playing a key role in coordinating the agency's ConnectHome digital access program.
Megan holds a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. Additionally, she holds Bachelor's degrees in English and Communication from Wittenberg University.
Megan lives in Canton, Ohio with her husband, two dogs, four chickens, and art studio. Her personal interests reflect her creative nature and her dedication to contributing to her local community.
Rayne Kilviir
Administrative Marketing Coordinator
Rayne Kilviir is an individual who is passionate about mental health, community, and the importance of self expression. As an artist, photographer, and performer she believes a story comes in many forms, and a personal journey one worth telling. Serving as the Administrative Marketing Coordinator at OhioPRO, Rayne uses various channels to spread the message of peer recovery in Ohio so more may experience the positive impact in their own lives.
Dedicated to the betterment of the lives of those served, Rayne comes to OhioPRO with experience in a variety of fields. Each adding to the list of skills she can use for the mission of the organization. As someone with lived experience, peer support and learning resources have been a foundation for shaping their path forward. In turn developing a passion for the community and the opportunities peer recovery services provide.
Rayne has a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Interactive Media from Shawnee State University. There they received multiple Judge’s Awards for their impactful, personal storytelling through photography. Moving away from Appalachian Ohio upon graduating to Fairborn, Ohio where they now reside.
About OhioPro
Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations works to strengthen and expand the impact of peer run organizations throughout Ohio.
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